Is Malachi Toney Related to Kadarius Toney? Are They Brothers? All About the Miami Freshman’s Family

Freshman for the Miami Hurricanes, Malachi Toney, made an immediate impact in the debut against the Fighting Irish on Sunday at rainy Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. The 17-year-old provided a reliable target for QB Carson Beck, hauling in a touchdown pass. His performance quickly drew attention, with fans curious about whether he is related to the NFL standout Kadarius Toney.

Is Malachi Toney Related To Kadarius Toney?

Malachi Toney shares a familiar last name with NFL player Kadarius. However, there is no known relationship between Kadarius Toney and the Miami freshman. Malachi’s father is Antonio Brown, a former NFL player. He played for West Virginia and later spent three seasons in the NFL with the Buffalo Bills and the Washington Redskins.

Kadarius, on the other hand, was born on January 27, 1999, in Mobile, Alabama, as the youngest of seven to a Navy veteran and postal worker father, Dana, and a mother, Angela, who worked at Huntington Ingalls. He attended Blount High School in Eight Mile, Alabama. Kadarius was a three-star recruit coming out of high shcool and received scholarship from various universities including Gerogia Tech, Alabama, Florida and South Carolina. He ultimately chose to play for the Gators.

Malachi on the other hand went to American Heritage School in Miami where won Nat Moore Trophy for being the best wideout in high school football. Four-star prospect coming out of the high school Malachi during an interview thanked his family for his success especially his mother and aunt Reba.

During an interview with CBS Evening News Toney said, “Growing up I didn’t have the most money but my mom still grind and put shoes and clothes on our back and feet so for her I’ll be forever grateful and thankful.”

He also said his aunt Reba passed away from cancer and wants to fulfil his NFL dream for her saying, “So for her I gotta fulfill my destiny. There is no other plan, no other option,” Toney said.

While long way from his making his NFL dreams a reality, he’s already trending toward it. Now that he’s made big in college football, Toney does not shy away from showering his family members with expesive gifts. On October 2024 Toney gifted his family members gifts from luxury brands including Louis Vuitton. The gifts included bags and shoes.

Fighting Irish Come Up Short Against No. 10 Miami

The University of Notre Dame opened with a painful loss to No. 10 Miami on Sunday night at rainy Hard Rock Stadium in Miami Gardens, Florida. Miami took control of the game before halftime with a balanced offensive attack and one spectacular touchdown catch.

While the Fighting Irish tried to claw back into the game, a double-tipped interception derailed their attempt, and a 47-yard field goal with 1:14 left in the game sealed the win for Miami, 27-24.