Former Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson committed to UTEP in the transfer portal on Sunday, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel (h/t ESPN's Paolo Uggetti).
Nelson was a 5-star prospect in the 2023 recruiting class and ranked as the No. 5 quarterback as well as the No. 11 overall recruit in the country, per 247Sports' Composite rankings.
He started his college career at USC, appearing in one game during the 2023 season before transferring to Boise State. Nelson suited up in three contests with the Broncos in 2024, entering the portal on Dec.