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• At Nike’s The Opening Malone-Hatcher recorded a 5.10-second 40-yard dash and ran a 4.29-second 20-yard shuttle. He also recorded a 28.8-inch vertical jump and a 41.5-foot power throw. Malone-Hatcher earned a Nike+ Football Rating of 101.88.

• As a senior, Malone-Hatcher had 90 tackles, 28 tackles for loss, six sacks, one forced fumble, a blocked kick and three pass breakups. He also carried the ball four times for 12 yards and two touchdowns.

• As a junior, he made seven tackles and converted one two-point conversion attempt as a receiver. He was never 100 percent and missed all but two games with an ankle injury that eventually needed surgery.

• Made 29 tackles as a sophomore, including five for a loss and forced one fumble. Also had one reception for 20 yards.

• Second-team All-America pick as a senior by Maxpreps.

• USA Today All-USA Michigan first-team defensive lineman as a senior.

• Listed at No. 5 in the Detroit Free Press Fab 50 and No. 8 in the Detroit News Blue Chip List; both are state-wide rankings of the top seniors.

• Named to the 2016 Detroit News and Detroit Free Press All-State Dream Team on the defensive line.

• Maxpreps included him on their Freshman All-America second-team squad in 2013.

• Participated in the Rivals Camp Series Detroit as a sophomore and in Cleveland as a junior.

• Participated in Nike’s The Opening Regional in Chicago as a junior.

• Committed June 1, 2016.

• Was looked at as a Michigan lean throughout much of his process.

• Other finalists were Michigan State, Notre Dame, and Wisconsin, and he also held offers from Alabama, Nebraska, Oklahoma, Penn State, UCLA and others.

• Defensive line coach Greg Mattison headed up Malone-Hatcher’s recruitment with linebackers coach Chris Partridge also being heavily involved early on.

• Born July 31, 1998.

• Corey’s father, Orlando Malone, coaches defensive line and the scout teams for Saint Joseph.

• Malone-Hatcher has already graduated from high school and is enrolled as a freshman at Michigan.

Malone-Hatcher will likely arrive at U-M around 250 pounds and will need a year to bulk up before hitting the field. A redshirt season is expected, but depending on how other young depth develops along the defensive line Malone-Hatcher’s versatility is something that could maybe get him a look early.

Rivals.com Midwest Recruiting Analyst Josh Helmholdt: “Malone-Hatcher took reps at both defensive end and linebacker throughout his career. Defensive end still looks like the likely position for him in college. Malone-Hatcher showcases a great first step and has good speed to the quarterback despite adding 15-20 pounds since his sophomore season ended. He's still mastering the finer points of the position, but the raw physical tools that have attracted coaches are still present.”

Saint Joseph Head Coach Gandalf Church: “I think Michigan saw his character and the interest all rooted from there. He's very explosive and quick to the ball. He has great measurables. I think that's what stands out most about his game, and probably what Michigan saw in him.”

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