DeAngelo Malone was drafted No. 82 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. 58 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 18 · #82 overall
DeAngelo Malone Western Kentucky Draft
DeAngelo Malone was drafted No. 82 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft out of Western Kentucky. 58 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #82
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 58
- Career AV
- 47th at Western Kentucky
The pick
How DeAngelo Malone came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 243 lbs
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 70 prospect79.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
58 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 58
- Career approximate value
- 47th among Western Kentucky picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 82
Who came off the board on either side of DeAngelo Malone.
UCLA
LSU
Georgia
Texas A&M
Western Kentucky in the 2022 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from Western Kentucky
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
DeAngelo Malone in the 2022 NFL Draft
DeAngelo Malone is a Defensive end out of Western Kentucky selected No. 82 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft. 58 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Western Kentucky has produced 26 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.
Frequently asked questions
Where was DeAngelo Malone drafted?
DeAngelo Malone was selected No. 82 overall by the Atlanta Falcons in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 18). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/deangelo-malone.
What college did DeAngelo Malone play for?
DeAngelo Malone played college football at Western Kentucky in the Conference USA. See every Western Kentucky draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/western-kentucky-hilltoppers.
How did DeAngelo Malone's NFL career turn out?
58 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/deangelo-malone.