Football | 6/8/2020 10:26:00 AM

At Rensselaer, we are proud to recognize the student-athletes who are members of the Class of 2020. We thank them for their hard work, dedication and tremendous efforts in representing the Institute in a first-class manner academically and athletically. We wish them well as they continue to complete the semester and become Rensselaer alumni / alumnae. 

While at Rensselaer:
Slot Back ... Played 35 career games ... Rushed for 164 yards and four touchdowns ... Caught 28 passes for 180 yards ... Completed one pass for 12-yard touchdown ... Made a tackle and blocked a kick ... Business and Management major ... Dean's Honor List ... Internships at Fidelity Investments, Ayco and Integrals Derivatives.

Favorite sports memory during career?
"Despite being injured, watching our 2018 team beat Brockport as the underdog on the road in the Sweet 16." - April 2020

What makes Rensselaer so special?
"The type of people we attract, especially on the athletic field. We are lucky to be surrounded by goal-oriented grinders everyday." - April 2020

What are your post-graduation plans?
"Moving out to Boston to work for Fidelity Investments." - April 2020

From the coaching staff:
"Maliek is a talented leader and exceptional athlete. Dynamic with the ball in his hands or speaking to his teammates, he was instrumental in the success of the football program for the past five years. He was never afraid to do what was necessary in either blocking a defensive end that outweighed him by 100lbs, or holding his teammates accountable to his standard of excellence." - March 2020 

What others say:
"Maliek is one of the most resilient individuals I've known. No matter the circumstance, he always has a great attitude. He wasn't afraid to do the dirty work that may not always show up on the stat sheet, he just wanted to win. He is a great mentor and someone you can always go to for advice or just to talk to about anything." - April 2020

"Maliek excelled on the field and in the classroom. He set the example of RPI Football and how to succeed as an RPI student-athlete." - April 2020

All Senior Celebration Series pieces are available by clicking HERE.