Malik Jefferson, LB, Texas. Ranked #69 overall on the 2018 consensus board (Round 3 projection); Cincinnati drafted him in Round 3, pick 78.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
5FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | TKL | TFL | PD | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CIN | 6-10 | 1 | — | — | 6% | 8 |
| '19 | CLE | 6-10 | — | — | — | 1% | 0 |
| '20 | LAC | 7-9 | — | — | — | 1% | 1 |
| '21 | IND | 9-8 | — | — | — | — | — |
| Rookie Contract | — | 1 | — | — | 5% | 3 | |
| '23 | DAL | 12-5 | 1 | 1 | — | 8% | 10 |
| Career | — | 2 | 1 | — | 6% | 5 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS |
|---|---|---|---|
| '18 | CIN | 63% | 215 |
| '19 | CLE | 47% | 116 |
| '20 | LAC | 64% | 236 |
| '21 | IND | 38% | 9 |
| '23 | DAL | 78% | 61 |
| Career | 58% | 637 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Height
6'2 ¼"
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Frame profile.
Weight
236 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
32"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
9.625"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All LB in the 2018 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.52 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
36"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
125"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
N/A
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
N/A
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
27 reps
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Malik Jefferson leads all LBs from the 2018 draft class in career solo tackles.