Malcolm Brown DT Texas #90
Wt: 319
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Size/Athleticism: Impressive size with above average athleticism for his physical build.
Run Defense: Primarily a space-eater who can hold his ground vs double teams. Does occasionally shoot the gap and fly into the backfield. Shows great awareness and makes the necessary adjustment to shed blocks and make a play on the ball carrier as he hits the hole. Does a great job getting low and holding his ground on short-yardage situations. Speed is limited, but he gives a strong effort in pursuit. Decent athleticism in tight spaces—makes a lot of diving tackles by swiping at feet.
Pass Rush: Quick off the snap and does a nice job shooting gaps. Relies on the bull rush to plow into the backfield. Rarely uses any pass-rush moves and simply relies on strength. Shows the ability to keep his eye on the quarterback and get hands up into passing lanes.
Versatility: Lined up all over the defensive line. Has experience as a nose tackle, three-tech tackle and five-tech end in 3-4 sets.
Intangibles: Married with two daughters.
Durability: Played in all 38 career games (26 starts). Played almost every snap in 2014 and appeared to wear down late in some games.
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Overview: Brown is primarily a space eater, but is a little more athletic than your typical nose tackle, which may make him an ideal selection for a team running a hybrid scheme. Texas lined him up all over the defensive line, so he has experience and has been productive in a variety of roles. What you see is what you get with Brown, so his upside is limited, but he is capable of being a productive starter who can eat up space against the run.
