The Indianapolis Colts are reportedly meeting with former Western Kentucky edge rusher DeAngelo Malone ahead of the 2022 NFL draft, per Tom Pelissero of NFL Network.
Malone, a fifth-year senior, was named to the All-Conference USA first team three times during his career. He also won the Defensive Player of the Year award for C-USA twice in his collegiate career.
Malone also attended the Senior Bowl and was named the MVP of the American team.
Western Kentucky pass rusher DeAngelo Malone is visiting the #Falcons today, source said. Malone – the two-time Conference USA DPOY and Senior Bowl American Player of the Game – already visited the #Titans, #Eagles and #Broncos, with #Colts, #Texans and #49ers visits to come.
— Tom Pelissero (@TomPelissero) April 11, 2022
Malone likely profiles more as a stand-up outside linebacker in an odd front. In Gus Bradley’s system, he would profile at the LEO position along with Yannick Ngakoue.
Malone measured in at 6-foot-3 and 243 pounds with 33 1/8-inch arms at the NFL combine. That arm length, along with his 4.54 in the 40-yard dash and 1.60 10-yard split all check boxes for what the Colts like in their edge rushers.
Malone’s ceiling may be a bit capped due to questionable play strength but we’ve seen speed rushers have successful careers in the right system recently.
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