EL PASO, Texas (KTSM) — UTEP football picked up a massive commitment on Sunday. Former USC and Boise State quarterback Malachi Nelson has committed to UTEP, according to ESPN's Pete Thamel. Sources: Former Boise State/USC quarterback Malachi Nelson has committed to UTEP. Nelson ranked as the No. 1 overall recruit in ESPN’s Class of 2023 and will rank as the most decorated recruit in UTEP history. pic.twitter.com/jTQA186tXX— Pete Thamel (@PeteThamel) January 5, 2025 Sources later confirmed to KTSM Nelson committed to UTEP. Massive get for the Miners!Sources confirm that Boise State QB transfer Malachi Nelson has committed to #UTEP.Nelson was the No. 1 recruit in ESPN's Class of '23. Went to USC before playing at Boise State.Nelson now set to head to UTEP. @PeteThamel first to report. pic.twitter.com/SLbsDyEVZN— Sam Guzman (@SamGuzmanTV) January 5, 2025 Malachi, a product out of Los Alamitos HS, was ESPN's top-rated high school recruit in the Class of 2023. Malachi began his NCAA career at USC in 2023. Malachi watched No. 1 NFL draft pick, Caleb Williams, run the Trojans offense as starting QB that season. Malachi then transferred to Boise State for the 2024 season. Malachi was the backup quarterback for Madsen Maddux. Maddux passed for 3,018 yards and helped Boise State put together a 12-2 season and make the College Football Playoff. Malachi played in three games while at Boise State. He completed 12-of-17 passes for 128 yards. Malachi will now transfer for a second time in his NCAA career and this time is set to transfer to UTEP. This is a huge get for UTEP as it approaches its second season under the direction of head coach Scotty Walden. UTEP went 3-9 in 2024.