He isn’t being talked about enough.
Defensive lineman Malcolm Roach is an underrated draft prospect out of Texas. Much of the hype surrounds safety Brandon Jones and receivers Devin Duvernay and Collin Johnson, but Roach continues to make his case to be put on the radar.
Although former defensive coordinator Todd Orlando’s scheme did not fit to Roach’s strengths, it’s clear he has high potential to make an impact in the National Football League.
Roach received an invite to the 2020 NFL Combine, where he completed 20 reps of 225 pounds on the bench press.
20 reps for big @Officialmalcr32. 🤘#ThisIsTexas #HookEm #NFLCombine pic.twitter.com/jTqB7xB8m0
— Texas Football (@TexasFootball) February 28, 2020
Roach was a four-year defensive lineman at Texas who played in 42 career games with 18 starts. He spent time at both defensive end and linebacker and was one of six Longhorns elected by teammates as a team captain for the 2019 season.
To receive more exposure with NFL scouts and executives, Roach competed in the NFLPA Collegiate Bowl this past January. He was voted to the All-Practice team and was a team captain.
Roach projects to be a defensive tackle at the next level.