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88 - Michael Malone Position: Split End
Class: r-Sophomore
Height: 6' 3"
Weight: 212 lbs.
High School: Friendswood
Hometown: Friendswood, Texas
 
photo         A promising young receiver who should get better and better as he gains more exposure to the Tech system ... Made strides during a redshirt season ... Brings excellent size and athletic ability to the split end position ... Combines a good work ethic with a desire to succeed ... Should benefit from the Hokies' athletic performance program ... Must continue working to develop consistency and confidence in order to move into contention for playing time ... Comes from an athletic background ... His father, Moses Malone, is a member of the NBA Hall of Fame ... Has a chance to become a contributor if he continues to make progress ...

2002: Redshirted while working at the split end position ... Posted a 36-inch vertical jump during spring max testing ...

High School: Played wide receiver and defensive back for Coach Steve Vanmeter at Friendswood High ... Caught 68 passes for 1,200 yards and 12 touchdowns as a senior ... Was named first-team all-district, All-Greater Houston and All-Galveston County ... An honorable mention pick on the all-state team ... Helped team to a 12-1 record as a senior ... Contributed four catches for 111 yards and two touchdowns in one game ...

Personal: Michael Earl Malone ... Born 3/9/84 in Houston, TX ... Son of Moses and Alfreda Malone ... Enrolled in university studies.