Malcolm Koonce was drafted No. 79 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Buffalo. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 16 · #79 overall
Malcolm Koonce Buffalo Draft
Malcolm Koonce was drafted No. 79 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Buffalo. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #79
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 56
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 96th at Buffalo
The pick
How Malcolm Koonce came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'2" · 249 lbs
- Hometown
- Peekskill, NY
- Pre-draft board
- No. 191 prospect53.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value
- Games played
- 56
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 96th among Buffalo picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 9100% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
Around pick 79
Who came off the board on either side of Malcolm Koonce.
Tennessee
North Carolina
Virginia Tech
Boston College
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Malcolm Koonce in the 2021 NFL Draft
Malcolm Koonce is a Defensive end out of Buffalo selected No. 79 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft. 56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Buffalo has produced 12 NFL draft picks since 1997.
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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Malcolm Koonce drafted?
Malcolm Koonce was selected No. 79 overall by the Las Vegas Raiders in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 16). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/malcolm-koonce.
What college did Malcolm Koonce play for?
Malcolm Koonce played college football at Buffalo in the Mid-American. See every Buffalo draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/buffalo-bulls.
How did Malcolm Koonce's NFL career turn out?
56 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 9 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/malcolm-koonce.