University of Tennessee Athletics
2020 Football Roster
Roster
Wideman, Malachi

Jersey Number 13
Malachi Wideman
- Position:
- WR
- Ht./Wt.:
- 6-4 / 200
- Class:
- Freshman
- Hometown:
- Sarasota, Fla.
- High School:
- Venice
Bio
2020 - FRESHMAN
Played in six games as a reserve wide receiver during his true freshman season ... Made first-career catch, a 24-yard grab down the sideline, against Kentucky (10/17) ... Made collegiate debut in 35-12 win over Missouri (10/3).HIGH SCHOOL
Explosive three-sport star and wide receiver from Venice High School in Florida … A four-star prospect by 247, ESPN and Rivals … Rated the No. 10 wide receiver in the country by Rivals and No. 22 at his position by 247 … No. 56 overall prospect in the Class of 2020 by Rivals … Named to the Inaugural Sports Illustrated All-American Team in 2019 … Helped lead Venice to the 2019 Florida Class 7A State semifinals … Named a 2019 Florida Class 7A All-State selection … As a senior, caught 65 passes for 1,064 yards and 13 touchdowns, more than doubling his career output … Scored 28 touchdowns during his high school career … Also played basketball and ran track in high school, participating in the long jump and high jump … Coached by John Peacock in football … Won the 2019 City of the Palms Classic Dunk Contest.PERSONAL
Full name is Malachi Devonne Wideman … Born Nov. 2, 2001 … Parents are Angela Wideman and Tony Green … Has three sisters, Kiannah, Nia and Antonionna … Has one brother, Malik … Majoring in communication studies ... Recipient of the Willis Tucker Memorial Athletic Scholarship Endowment.FB | Joshua Josephs Media Availability (9.16.25)
Tuesday, September 16
FB | Star Thomas Media Availability (9.16.25)
Tuesday, September 16
FB | Edrees Farooq Media Availability (9.16.25)
Tuesday, September 16
FB | William Inge Press Conference (9.16.25)
Tuesday, September 16