There’s a lot of things that are intriguing about Malachi Lawrence’s game that are very intriguing. The measurables certainly stand out, as Lawrence measures in at 6’4″, 253 pounds with 33 5/8″ arms, and an 81 5/8 inch wingspan.
The biggest separator, however, is his get off. At the NFL Combine, Lawrence posted a 1.59 second 10-yard split, the third-fastest time at his position in the 2026 class behind Ohio State’s Arvell Reese and Texas A&M’s Cashius Howell, who tied with a 1.58 second split. That quickness is on full display in this clip, as Lawrence blows right past the left tackle and into the backfield.
What Brian Schottenheimer and Christian Parker will love about Lawrence is his effort to always swat at the ball during his rushes in an attempt to pop the ball free. Lawrence has forced three fumbles in the last two seasons for UCF, largely in part because of the seemingly conscious effort to attack the football in his rushes. Even when the swats don’t land on the football, Lawrence continues to make an effort to finish the play. He ends up on the ground after missing the sack, but still finds a way to grab the quarterback’s ankle and bring him down.
Lawrence’s motor runs hot