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North Carolina defensive back Malcolm Ziglar is planning to enter the NCAA Transfer Portal, per On3's Pete Nakos. He's spent the past two seasons in

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North Carolina defensive back Malcolm Ziglar plans to enter NCAA Transfer Portal

On3 has released its final recruiting ranking for the 2024 class. This final update comes after the end of the high school playoffs and postseason

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Fuquay Varina (N.C.) High four-star safety Malcolm Ziglar committed to North Carolina earlier this summer, choosing the Tar Heels over South

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Georgia the latest to enter the race for On3 top-50 prospect Malcolm Ziglar

As high school football is set to kick off around the country, many of the nation's top safeties have already made their college decisions ahead of

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Fuquay Varina (N.C.) four-star safety Malcolm Ziglar admits that he was a bit of a late bloomer when it came to his recruitment. Power Five offers

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On3 top-40 safety Malcolm Ziglar commits to North Carolina: 'The people there care'

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Malcolm Ziglar's physical dimensions, high-end athleticism and versatility reminds us of Eric Reid. 

One of the most physically-gifted defensive backs in the 2024 cycle, pairing high-end size, an elite frame and plus speed to manifest in a high upside prospect. Has an ideal physical build with extreme length, a big frame. Lean with significant muscle mass for this stage. Measured at 6-foot-1.5 and over 190 pounds prior to his senior season. Arm length over 33-inches and 10.5-inch hands make for unique dimensions. Pairs that size with very strong marks as a sprinter in track and field. Ran a personal best of 10.79 seconds in the 100 meters as a junior. The physical attributes transfer over to the field, where he lines up as a cornerback and safety on Friday nights. Has some of the better ball production among 2024 defensive backs, picking off six passes along with six more pass breakups in 2022. Makes opposing quarterbacks pay, feasting on errant throws. Returned three interceptions for scores.  Becomes an offensive player on interception returns. Shows palpable  play speed with a burst that stands out among his blue-chip peers. Shows an understanding for body positioning in coverage. Boxes out receivers when the ball is in the air. Also sees time on offense as a pass-catcher and ball carrier and is a threat to take it to the house any time he touches the ball. Will need to continue increasing his level of physicality, particularly if he ends up as a safety long-term. The physical traits and ball production point to a high upside given continued development and progression as a tackler and physical presence. 

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