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Former 5-Star QB Malachi Nelson Transfers to Boise State From USC

Former 5-star recruit Malachi Nelson has officially committed to Boise State after leaving USC, making him the highest-rated player in the school's history (per ESPN's Pete Thamel).

Pete Thamel

Malachi Nelson commits to Boise State. He's the former No. 1 overall recruit in the class of 2023 and the highest rated player in Boise history. <a href="https://t.co/zQLTofUbyW">https://t.co/zQLTofUbyW</a>

Nelson was initially considered the No. 5 quarterback prospect in the 2023 recruiting class, according to 247Sports' composite rankings. He appeared in only one game for the Trojans this season as he sat behind Caleb Williams and Miller Moss on the team's depth chart, completing one of his three pass attempts.