Toney Named Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award Semifinalist

CORAL GABLES, Fla. – Miami wide receiver Malachi Toney has been named one of 14 semifinalists for the Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award, presented annually to the most outstanding freshman player in college football.

The Liberty City, Florida native and American Heritage product is leading all ACC freshmen and ranks fifth overall in the conference in receiving yards with 632 on 52 receptions. Toney has recorded three 100-yard receiving performances this season and has scored three total touchdowns, including a pair of touchdown receptions at Florida State on Oct. 4.

Toney posted a season-high 135 receiving yards on seven receptions against Louisville on Oct. 17 and has also contributed in the ground game, rushing for 61 yards on 13 attempts.

Finalists for the seventh annual Shaun Alexander Freshman of the Year Award will be announced on Dec. 3, 2025, and the winner will be named on Dec. 30, 2025. The formal presentation of the award will take place at the Maxwell Football Club Awards on Saturday, March 14, 2026, in Atlanta.

Miami returns to action Saturday when it hosts Syracuse at Hard Rock Staidum. Kickoff is set for 3:30 p.m. ET on ESPN.