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2017 NFL Draft · Rd 2, Pick 3 · #35 overall

Malik McDowell Michigan State Draft

Malik McDowell was drafted No. 35 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft out of Michigan State. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value

Overall pick
#35
Round
2
Draft class
2017
NFL games
15
Years as starter
1
Career AV
663rd at Michigan State

The pick

How Malik McDowell came off the board in 2017.

Drafted by

Seattle Seahawks

Rd 2, Pick 3 · #35 overall · NFC West

Full 2017 draft class (253 picks)
Position
Defensive tackle DT
College
Michigan State Big Ten at the draft
Measurables
6'6" · 295 lbs
Hometown
Detroit, MI
Pre-draft board
No. 41 prospect86.0 grade
Side of the ball
Defense

NFL career

15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value

Games played
15
Seasons as a starter
1
Career approximate value
663rd among Michigan State picks
Final season
20214 years after the draft

Around pick 35

Who came off the board on either side of Malik McDowell.

#33 Kevin King CB · GB Washington #34 Cam Robinson T · JAX Alabama #36 Budda Baker S · ARI Washington · 2× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl #37 Zay Jones WR · BUF East Carolina

Michigan State in the 2017 draft

Teammates who went in the same class.

#123 Montae Nicholson S · WAS Michigan State

Other DT picks from Michigan State

The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.

#123 Domata Peko DT · CIN · 2006 Michigan State #65 Bill Johnson DT · CLE · 1992 Michigan State #216 Kevin Vickerson DT · MIA · 2005 Michigan State #154 Clifton Ryan DT · LAR · 2007 Michigan State #17 Bobby Wilson DT · WAS · 1991 Michigan State #51 Jerel Worthy DT · GB · 2012 Michigan State

About this draft profile

Last updated Aug 24, 2026

Malik McDowell in the 2017 NFL Draft

Malik McDowell is a Defensive tackle out of Michigan State selected No. 35 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft. 15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Michigan State has produced 147 NFL draft picks since 1980.

Where this data comes from

Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.

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Frequently asked questions

Where was Malik McDowell drafted?

Malik McDowell was selected No. 35 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2017 NFL Draft (Rd 2, Pick 3). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/malik-mcdowell.

What college did Malik McDowell play for?

Malik McDowell played college football at Michigan State in the Big Ten. See every Michigan State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/michigan-state-spartans.

How did Malik McDowell's NFL career turn out?

15 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 6 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2017/malik-mcdowell.