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UCF Edge Malachi Lawrence Draws 16 Pre-Draft Visits From NFL Teams

Teams are zeroing in on his elite testing to fill pass-rush needs.

Overview

  • Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reported this week that 16 teams have scheduled visits, with the Colts, 49ers and Seahawks meeting Lawrence now.
  • His Combine surge featured a 4.52-second 40, a 1.59-second 10-yard split, a 40-inch vertical and a 10-foot-10 broad jump at 6-foot-4 and about 253 pounds.
  • He appears on multiple top-50 boards — Dane Brugler ranks him No. 36 and Daniel Jeremiah No. 46 — with projections ranging from late first round into mid-second.
  • San Francisco posted an NFL-low 20 sacks last season, and both Indianapolis and Seattle are hunting edge help after losses and thin depth charts.
  • Scouts highlight his burst, length and deep pass-rush toolbox but flag run-defense consistency and speed-to-power as areas teams will test during visits.