Malachi Lawrence was drafted No. 23 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft out of UCF. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
2026 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 23 · #23 overall
Malachi Lawrence UCF Draft
Malachi Lawrence was drafted No. 23 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft out of UCF. Career totals post once the class takes the field.
- Overall pick
- #23
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2026
The pick
How Malachi Lawrence came off the board in 2026.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UCF
Big 12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 253 lbs
- Hometown
- Louisville, KY
- Pre-draft board
- No. 54 prospect82.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
Career totals post once the class takes the field.
No regular-season career on record yet.
Games, starts, and approximate value appear here once the season data lands.
See the rest of the 2026 classAround pick 23
Who came off the board on either side of Malachi Lawrence.
Arizona State
Miami
Texas A&M
Oregon
Other DE picks from UCF
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Malachi Lawrence in the 2026 NFL Draft
Malachi Lawrence is a Defensive end out of UCF selected No. 23 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft. Career totals post once the class takes the field. UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Malachi Lawrence drafted?
Malachi Lawrence was selected No. 23 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 23). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/malachi-lawrence.
What college did Malachi Lawrence play for?
Malachi Lawrence played college football at UCF in the Big 12. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.
How did Malachi Lawrence's NFL career turn out?
Career totals post once the class takes the field. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2026/malachi-lawrence.