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Malik Harrison

LB

Malik Harrison came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (98th overall) in 2020, drafted out of Ohio State. Now with NYG, he's in his 7th NFL season. Last season's 42.8 ScoutIndex Rating landed in the 38th percentile among DEFs, below average for the position.

Size

6'3", 247#

College

Ohio State

Draft

Rd 3, 98th overall (2020)

Seasons

2020–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · DEF

Methodology
35.9

21th percentile among DEFs · limited sample

3 games

Splash plays×0.15-0.34
Pass rush×0.3-0.59
Ball skills×0.25-0.61
Run defense×0.2-0.71
Availability×0.1-0.69

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYG35.93
2025PIT42.810
2024BAL47.214
2023BAL35.910
2022BAL40.213
2021BAL40.49
2020BAL42.214

Career profile

Across 7 NFL seasons on file, Malik Harrison has played in 73 regular-season games, playing for 3 teams: BAL (2020–2024), PIT (2025), NYG (2026).

By the ScoutIndex Rating, his best qualified season was 2024: a 47.2, in the 48th percentile among DEFs that year.

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL—41.7
Week 3TEN—40.4
Week 6NO—40.1

Malik Harrison — common questions

What position does Malik Harrison play?
Malik Harrison is listed as an LB.
Which teams has Malik Harrison played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malik Harrison has played for BAL (2020–2024), PIT (2025), NYG (2026).
Where did Malik Harrison go to college?
Malik Harrison played college football at Ohio State.
When was Malik Harrison drafted?
Malik Harrison was selected in round 3, 98th overall, of the 2020 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malik Harrison scored?
Malik Harrison has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Malik Harrison's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malik Harrison rated 35.9 for 2026, the 21st percentile among DEFs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2020

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