Deangelo
Malone.
Deangelo
Malone.
Western Kentucky· 6'3"· 243 lb
DeAngelo Malone is ideally suited for a varied and aggressive 3-4 defensive scheme that prioritizes edge rushers with sideline-to-sideline range and pass-rushing upside.
Year 1 rotational pass rusher with special teams contributions, with the ceiling to develop into a starting 3-4 outside linebacker.
He would be a poor fit as a hand-in-the-dirt 4-3 defensive end tasked with consistently holding his ground against the run without substantial support.
Malone's athleticism and pass-rushing potential make him a valuable asset in schemes that allow him to attack the backfield.
Selected #82 overall in Round 3 of the 2022 NFL Draft by Atlanta Falcons out of Western Kentucky.
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| Yr | Team | G | Tkl | Sk | Int | PD | FF |
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| 2017 | Western Kentucky | 11 | 25 | 1.5 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2018 | Western Kentucky | 12 | 59 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| 2019 | Western Kentucky | 13 | 99 | 11 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | Western Kentucky | 12 | 71 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2021 | Western Kentucky | 14 | 94 | 9 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| Career | — | 62 | 348 | 32.5 | 1 | 7 | 0 |
A dash means the figure is not published by a source we trust — never a zero we invented.
Everything above is the pre-draft evaluation. This section is what actually happened — updated year over year.
DeAngelo Malone has played two seasons for the Atlanta Falcons, contributing as a rotational edge rusher and on special teams. He has yet to secure a full-time starting role.