Round 1, Pick 23 · #23 Overall
Dallas Cowboys
Traded: From PHI
Big Board Rank: #52 · Day 2 Value
Malachi Lawrence burst onto the scene at UCF as a raw but explosive pass rusher who steadily developed into one of the Big 12's most disruptive edge defenders. After redshirting his freshman year, Lawrence transformed from a 235-pound developmental prospect into a refined 255-pound edge rusher with legitimate first-step quickness and impressive bend around the corner. His combination of natural pass-rushing instincts, relentless motor, and steady technical improvement made him a consistent force in UCF's 3-4 scheme. While he lacks elite size for a traditional 3-4 OLB, Lawrence's versatility to rush from multiple alignments and his knack for creating pressure in crucial moments have elevated his draft stock throughout his college career.
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