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Malik Jefferson is a fantastic athlete, but will that be enough in the NFL?

Malik Jefferson, LB
School: Texas | Conference: Big 12
College Experience: Junior | Age: 21
Height / Weight: 6-3 / 240 lbs
Projected Draft Status: 2nd - 3rd Round
NFL Comparison: Stephone Anthony

College Statistics

Player Summary

Highly recruited player out of high school that was supposed to turn Texas’ defense (and to some extent, program) around. Started as a true freshman and named to Freshman All-American team. Missed time with ankle injury and a concussion in true freshman and sophomore campaigns. Started every game in 2017 and his stats sharply increased under Tom Herman’s great coaching staff.