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Malik Jefferson

LB

Drafted 78th overall in the 3rd round of the 2018 draft, Malik Jefferson arrived from Texas. He last played in 2023 with DAL, a career spanning 6 NFL seasons.

Size

6'2", 245#

College

Texas

Draft

Rd 3, 78th overall (2018)

Seasons

2018–2023

2023 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
47.5

49th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

2 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.52
Pass rush×0.3+0.19
Ball skills×0.25-0.70
Run defense×0.2+1.16
Availability×0.1-1.49

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2023DAL47.52
2020LAC33.25
2019CLE31.11
2018CIN32.75

Career profile

Across 4 NFL seasons on file, Malik Jefferson has played in 13 regular-season games, playing for 4 teams: CIN (2018), CLE (2019), LAC (2020), DAL (2023).

2023 splits

regular season

2023 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 5SF—58.1
Week 6LAC—40.2

Malik Jefferson — common questions

What position does Malik Jefferson play?
Malik Jefferson is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Malik Jefferson played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malik Jefferson has played for CIN (2018), CLE (2019), LAC (2020), DAL (2023).
Where did Malik Jefferson go to college?
Malik Jefferson played college football at Texas.
When was Malik Jefferson drafted?
Malik Jefferson was selected in round 3, 78th overall, of the 2018 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malik Jefferson scored?
Malik Jefferson has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Malik Jefferson's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malik Jefferson rated 47.5 for 2023, the 49th percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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