Gridiron Core
NFL · 2026
Malachi Lawrence
Cowboys· #57

MalachiLawrence

Linebacker

  • 6'4"
  • 253 lbs
  • Age 23
13
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Int
2
Pass Def
2026 SeasonThrough 8 games

Player Info

Position
Linebacker
Height
6'4"
Weight
253 lbs
Age
23
Born
July 21, 2003 · Louisville, KY
College
UCF
Experience
Rookie

Contract Details

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No active contract on filevia ESPN

Draft Info

2026Draft Year
Round 1Round
Pick 23Overall
UCFCollegeDALDrafted By

Season Stats

2026 Regular Season
13Tackles
6Solo
7Assisted
1.0Sacks
0.0Stuffs
0Forced Fum
0Int
2Pass Def

Career Stats

Full career
SeasonGamesTklSackIntPD
20268131.002
Total8131.002

Fantasy Outlook

2026 Projection
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Coach Brian Schottenheimer said the first-round rookie could miss some time with the injury. Across eight games this season, Lawrence has posted 13 tackles (six solo), including 1.0 sacks, and a pair of bass breakups on 41 percent of Dallas' defensive snaps.

Recent Games

Game log
DateOpponentTklSoloSackIntPD
Nov 1vs ARIL000.000
Oct 26@ PHIW100.000
Oct 18@ GBL000.001

Latest News

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Injury Status

QuestionableAnkle

Lawrence suffered an ankle injury in Sunday's 33-30 overtime loss to the Cardinals, Patrik Walker of the Cowboys' official site reports.