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Malik McDowell’s Info
College: Michigan State
Class: Junior
Hometown: Detroit, MI
Height: 6’6″
Weight: 295
Position: DT
Position Ranking: 1
40 Time: 4.85
Malik McDowell’s Scouting Report
Strengths
- Very athletic for a guy his size
- Strong upper body
- Quick hands
- Long arms
- Good speed for a guy his size
- Has the potential to be a furious pass rusher
- Versatile, can play any spot on the defensive line (could be 3-4 DE or 4-3 DT)
- Quick first step
- Good run stopper
- Aggressive
- High motor
- Ability to make plays outside of the hashes
- Instinctive
- Can cover a lot of ground
- Very high upside
Weaknesses
- His height causes him to play too tall at times
- Needs to improve his block shedding
- Doesn’t break up many passes
- Too emotional at times
- Footwork
Pro Comparison
- Calais Campbell – Arizona Cardinals
Draft Projection
- Mid First to Mid Second Round