All About Miami Wide Receiver Malachi Toney’s Parents

Malachi Toney takes after his parents in both work ethic and athleticism.

Malachi is only 18 years old, but the ACC Rookie of the Year has already taken the football field by storm as a wide receiver for the University of Miami Hurricanes. His team’s next big face-off is on Jan. 19, when the Hurricanes take on the Indiana Hoosiers at the College Football Playoff National Championship.

Malachi’s mom, Shatravia “Toni” Toney, is a proud supporter of her son, and always prioritized his football schedule while he was growing up. Meanwhile, Malachi takes after his dad, Antonio Brown, when it comes to football.

Antonio also professionally played the sport, competing in the NFL for three years in the early 2000s— though Malachi’s dad is not to be confused with the other Antonio Brown, who played 12 seasons in the NFL.

So, with the college football season about to come to a close with the Hurricanes vs. the Hoosiers, here’s everything to know about Malachi Toney’s parents, Toni Toney and Antonio Brown.

Antonio and Toni welcomed Malachi in 2007

Malachi was born on Sept. 17, 2007.

According to Sports Blog Nation, Malachi attended American Heritage High School in Plantation, Fla., before enrolling at the University of Miami.

Antonio played in the NFL for three years

Malachi has followed in his father’s football footsteps. Antonio was a wide receiver in the NFL for three years, from 2003 to 2005, according to 24/7 Sports.

In 2003, he spent the season with the Buffalo Bills, and then in 2004 and 2005 he played for the Washington Redskins — now known as the Washington Commanders.

Toni is a postal worker

Toni works at a post office, and Malachi has said her dedication to her job has inspired him.

“Getting there early, staying late. That just comes from my family,” he said in October 2025, per CBS Sports, when asked about the time he devotes to practicing football. “Watching my mom get up early for work. If she can do it, why can’t I?”

“Watching my uncles work a job and actually get up early,” he continued. “My mom works at the post office, and my uncle worked for UPS, so if they can do, why can’t I?”

Antonio has attended Malachi’s college football games

Antonio no longer plays football professionally, but he can still be spotted at games, cheering his son on.

In January 2026, ESPN Radio’s Harry Douglas posted a picture on X of him and Antonio at a Hurricanes game.

“I met Malachi Toney’s father at halftime & had a nice talk with him about how I love his son’s game, toughness, IQ & passion,” Douglas wrote on the social media platform.

In addition to attending games, Antonio also encourages his son online. In a Jan. 8 post on Instagram, Antonio shared images of Malachi, writing in the caption: “Game day My Son continue to live your dreams.”

Toni is involved with his football career

Toni has been a proud and supportive sports parent, but she also played a role in developing her son’s football career.

In 2025, Malachi signed with the “fast-growing sports and marketing agency” NETWORK, a decision Toni was involved in.

“We wanted an agency that would advocate for Malachi while also allowing him to grow. NETWORK is strategic and supportive in thinking about the big picture,” she said, per Athlon Sports. Toni added how the agency made her “feel like a real partner, which is key. I’m so proud of my son, and I’m glad that he now has a really solid team behind him.”

Malachi and his mom took football seriously, even if that meant prioritizing practice over partying, even on big occasions, like his 18th birthday.

“His birthday falls in the season, since he was little, and we don’t celebrate it,” she revealed to CBS Miami in January 2026. “We will go out to dinner, or gather at my house, his house, wherever … but if he has practice, he has to go to practice. That’s always been a thing I’ve stood on.”