Kelveyon Malone Kelveyon Malone 6'1" | 205 lbs | EDGE State AL is an explosive edge rusher with natural bend and closing speed. His ability to dip and rip around offensive tackles makes him a constant pass-rush threat. Malone shows impressive burst off the ball, often winning the first step battle. In pursuit, he tracks ball carriers effectively and finishes plays with authority. He has shown flashes of advanced hand usage, giving him upside as a true pass-rush specialist. As he adds strength to complement his speed, Malone can evolve into a complete three-down defensive end.

Kelveyon Malone Kelveyon Malone 6'1" | 205 lbs | EDGE State AL is a talented player on Oxford’s defensive front who’s landed as our #5 EDGE and #47 overall prospect this update.

“One of Malone’s top traits is his quickness. He explodes off the line of scrimmage, can overwhelm blockers with his speed, and frequently makes his way into the backfield to create some impressive pursuit tackles for loss.

I’m really impressed with Malone’s motor and effort. He doesn’t quit on plays and will often work through multiple blockers to get pressure or take down the quarterback. As a sophomore, he’s already a really well-rounded EDGE who has plenty of room to continue growing and developing. We all need to watch out.”

Malone made a ton of impressive plays last fall. If you haven’t heard of or seen him play just yet, be sure to watch some of his film below:

Kelveyon Malone Kelveyon Malone 6'1" | 205 lbs | EDGE State AL is a long, rangy edge defender who uses his frame to affect passing lanes and disrupt plays. He moves extremely well laterally, giving him the ability to chase plays down from behind. Malone’s quickness off the edge makes him a constant threat in the backfield. He plays with great awareness, reading option plays and forcing offenses into mistakes. His length allows him to keep blockers off his chest and control engagements. With added strength and weight, Malone has the tools to become a high-level edge defender.