The Toronto Argonauts signed defensive lineman Malachi Bailey on Wednesday.
Malachi Bailey is six foot two and weighs 278 pounds. A native of Atlanta, Georgia, Bailey began his collegiate career at Independence Community College (2020-21) with 38 tackles (24 solos, 14 assists), eight tackles for loss, three sacks, and one fumble recovery in 15 games for the Pirates.
Next, he transferred to Alcorn State (2022-24) with 128 tackles (69 solos, 59 assists), 46.5 tackles for loss, 28 sacks, three pass breakups, two forced fumbles, and four fumble recoveries in 34 games for the Braves. In 2024, he made 54 tackles (27 solos, 27 assists), 19.5 tackles for loss, 9.5 sacks, three pass breakups, one forced fumble, and two fumble recoveries in 12 games. He was named a two-time First Team All-SWAC (2023-24).
Then, he transferred to Arizona in 2025 with 22 tackles (11 solos, 11 assists), 3.5 tackles for loss, and half a sack in 13 games for the Wildcats.
