The running back position has gotten a lot of attention in Los Angeles this offseason after the Rams cut Todd Gurley and drafted Cam Akers in the second round. Darrell Henderson’s name has been brought up often in recent months, too, given the opportunity now present atop the depth chart at running back.
The player who hasn’t been discussed much is Malcolm Brown, the veteran of the bunch who backed up Gurley for the better part of the last four seasons. He’s viewed as a reliable player who’s good between the tackles and in short-yardage situations, but his receiving ability is rarely on display.
His 20 career catches in five years have led some to believe he isn’t a good pass-catching back, but he’s here to dispel that notion. Brown shared six clips on Instagram showing himself doing everything from making a one-handed catch to shaking linebackers – Cory Littleton included – on option routes in the middle of the field.
Brown is the type of player who does everything relatively well but isn’t elite in any single category. He’s a good blocker, has displayed good ball security and is decent when it comes to breaking tackles, but he doesn’t have the power that Gurley did, nor the speed that Akers and Henderson possess.
He’s still a quality back, however, and someone the Rams can count on to pick up a blocking assignment on third down or sneak into the end zone near the goal line.