4-star OL Malakai Lee is nearing his commitment
4-star OL Malakai Lee is nearing his commitment
Four-star offensive tackle recruit Malakai Lee is ready to announce his commitment. Lee is expected to decide among the Georgia Bulldogs, Alabama Crimson Tide, Michigan Wolverines and Texas Longhorns.
The 6-foot-6, 320-pound offensive tackle plans to announce his commitment on June 27. Lee, who is a member of the class of 2026, plays high school football for Kamehameha Secondary in Honolulu, Hawaii.
Lee is the second-best recruit in Hawaii. Lee is ranked as the No. 137 recruit in the nation and the No. 10 offensive tackle.
The talented offensive tackle is a prior recruit for the Bulldogs. Georgia offensive line coach Stacy Searels even made the long trip to Hawaii to visit the four-star lineman. Lee has made multiple visits to Georgia and has received an invitation to play in the Navy All-American Bowl.
The four-star offensive tackle has gone on official visits to each of his top schools, except for Michigan, over the past couple months. Lee is scheduled to visit Michigan on June 20. The Wolverines also had their offensive line coach Grant Newsome visit Lee in Hawaii.
The Hawaii standout is projected to commit to the Michigan Wolverines, according to 247Sports.
Georgia football have commitments from three offensive linemen in the class of 2026. Offensive linemen Zachary Lewis, Zykie Helton and Graham Houston are all committed to the Bulldogs.
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