Reivers' Marshall named Offensive Player of the Year in DI Football
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Charlotte, NC - Iowa Western Quarterback Malachi Marshall has been named the 2025 NJCAA DI Football Offensive Player of the Year.
Sophomore Quarterback Malachi Marshall led the Reivers to their fourth national title in the NJCAA DI Football Championship. En route to the Championship victory, the No.2 Reivers defeated No.3 ranked Tyler Apaches in the 2025 NJCAA DI Football Semifinal and then beat No.1 Hutchinson 28-10 to claim the title.
This season, Marshall had 33 Touchdowns, 201 completions, 2750 Yards, and a 63% completion rate.
The Charlotte, NC native had offers from NCAA Division I schools including Central Arkansas, Eastern Kentucky and Northern State. He joins three other Iowa Western quarterbacks to win the award -- Nate Glantz (2020), Kai Locksley (2017) and Jake Waters (2012).
Player Profile
- Position: Quarterback
- Height: 6'2"
- Weight: 170
- Class: Sophomore
- Hometown: Charlotte, NC
2025 Statistics
- 13 games played
- 2,750 yards
- 33 touchdowns
- 211.5 yards per game
- 63% Completion
2025 Accomplishments
- ICCAC Offensive Player of the Year
- 2025 NJCAA DI Football National Champions
- Nations Highest passer efficiency rating (179.1)
- Second best completion percentage in regular season (66.7%)
- First Team All American