Malachi Nelson (born December 7, 2003) is an American college football quarterback for the UTEP Miners.

[4] Nelson was named the Press-Telegram Player of the Year after passing for 2,690 yards and 39 touchdowns in his junior season.

[11] He only appeared in 1 game, as Caleb Williams was the starter, which allowed him to redshirt and keep 4 years of college eligibility.

[13] Nelson competed for the starting QB position with Maddux Madsen, who won the job, and only appeared in three blowout victories for Boise State in 2024.

[17] Nelson signed a Name, Image and Likeness (NIL) deal with a Los Angeles-based hospitality firm shortly after the conclusion of his junior year of high school.