Nation's No.2 CB Malik Muhammad names top 6

Four-star cornerback Malik Muhammad of Dallas (Texas) South Oak Cliff High is down to six schools—Florida, Texas A&M, Alabama, Michigan, Texas, and Miami.

The 6-foot-1, 175 pounder went in-depth on his finalists.

Florida

“With the hiring of Coach Napier and the rest of the staff, I think he would turn the whole program around,” Muhammad said. “Also with coach Raymond, the DB guru in college football, that’s a big part too.”

Texas A&M

“Texas A&M is a home state school with a very structured program,” Muhammad said. “There are coaches on staff from where I’m from, has one of the largest NIL platforms, and has D-Linemen.”

Alabama

“Alabama is another school with structure in the program,” Muhammad said. “That’s a school like where you can’t go wrong, especially with Coach Saban.”

Michigan

“I love the way they play,” Muhammad said. “They keep D-Linemen, have a very structured program also, and they stay in touch 24/7.”

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Texas

“I feel like they are on the rise with the new coaching of Coach Sark and the rest of the staff,” Muhammad said. “They also have one of the largest NIL platforms and they are an in-state school.”

Miami

“With the coaching change, I think Miami will eventually get back to the old Miami with coach Cristobal and coach Addae,” Muhammad said.

Malik Muhammad ranks as the No. 26 player in the On300. He also tabs in as the No. 2 cornerback and the second-best player in the state of Texas.

Scouting Summary

Long-armed corner who excels in press-man coverage with the ball skills to create turnovers. Shows off his ball skills with the ability to high point the football while playing receiver. Has a 6’3”+ wingspan despite being around 6-feet in height. Ran an electronically-timed 4.61 40-yard dash in 2021, showing good speed relative to other corner prospects. This speed and burst translates to the track as well as he participates in the 400m/800m/1600m relays as well as the high jump, long jump and triple jump. One of the most natural corners in the country that will need to add more mass to his frame in order to hold up with the physicality of the game at the next level. Helped his high school team to a historic state title as a junior.