MALLAKHI HAMPTON 13U D-LINEMAN OF THE YEAR THE TRENCH KING: IS JUST GETTING STARTED

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By Valley Life 247Sports Staff

Some players grow into the spotlight.

Others crash through it.

In his very first season of tackle football, Mallakhi Hampton didn’t just show promise — he dominated. What was expected to be a learning year quickly turned into a breakout campaign that now has coaches, players, and parents across the city calling him the most talked-about lineman heading into high school.

And the crazy part?

He does it on both sides of the ball.

A TWO-WAY FORCE

Mallakhi is the rare athlete who could realistically be nominated for both Defensive Lineman and Offensive Lineman of the Year.That alone tells you what kind of impact he makes in the trenches.

On defense, Hampton lines up at 1-technique — directly over the center — where strength, leverage, and toughness are mandatory. From a three-point stance, he commands the middle like a general. Run plays don’t go straight anymore — they bounce outside or get blown up behind the line.

On pass downs, he doesn’t just push the pocket.

He collapses it.

BY THE NUMBERS

For a first-year player, Mallakhi’s production is eye-opening:

• 10 Sacks

• 7 Tackles for Loss

• Constant double teams

• Backfields disrupted

• Plays destroyed before they start

Stat sheets tell part of the story.The film tells the rest.

Every snap, Hampton plays like he’s on a mission.

BUILT DIFFERENT

Mallakhi is more than size and power — he’s disciplined, coachable, and developing fast. Coaches consistently describe him as a player who listens, learns, and leads. He communicates, sets the tone, and holds the line accountable.

That’s rare in a first-year player.

That’s special in any player.

THE FUTURE IS HIS

As he prepares to enter high school, one thing is already clear:

Mallakhi Hampton is not a prospect anymore — he’s a problem.

A problem for offensive lines.A problem for quarterbacks.A problem for any team that tries to run up the middle.

And this is only Year One.

The trenches belong to Mallakhi Hampton now.

And he’s just getting started. 🏈🔥

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