Malcolm Brown, DT - 32nd overall pick

Malcolm Brown, Texas, #90

Height	Weight	Arm	Hand	10 Yd	40 Yd	Bench	Vertical	Broad	3-Cone	Shuttle	60 Yd Shuttle
6-2	319	32 ½	10	1.75	5.05	26	29.5	98	7.84	4.59	DNP

Game Film Evaluated:

BYU (2014)

Arkansas (2014)

Oklahoma (2014)

Pros: Good upfield burst, strong, power player. Good technique to get under blocks. Played all over the place as a Senior, saw time at the nose, 3-technique, 5-technique. Shoots gaps effectively. He consistently gets excellent penetration in short yardage, he can get lower than lineman and explode into the backfield. Showed on occasion a strong stack and shed game playing the 3-technique mostly vs Oklahoma, getting off blocks, showing rip move and finishing in the run game. He has the strength to knock a lineman back into the pocket. He is far better playing one-gap vs two-gap responsibility.

Cons: Used his natural strength to defeat blocks often, needs to improve his technique to keep them off his body at the next level. Struggles to get off blocks once engaged, needs to keep his arms extended. He is not quick changing directions. He can be engulfed at the POA with a double team in the run game. Struggled when playing at end in Texas’ 3-4 scheme the 2^nd half of the season.

Summary: Malcolm Brown is an excellent interior lineman prospect capable of playing a variety of positions and schemes in the NFL. He has the burst and strength to develop into a complete 3-technique in a 4-3 scheme, could potentially play the 1-technique as well due to his strength. He showed he could play outside in a odd man front as well and continue to make plays both in the run and pass game. This versatility increases his value as a solid first round pick. However Brown projects best in a 4 man front as a 3-technique or 1-technique granted he is not asked to be a stay at home run defender, his game is penetrate, not hold the POA.