UCF All-Big 12 edge Malachi Lawrence (Getty Images , KPRC 2)
HOUSTON – UCF speedy edge rusher Malachi Lawrence visited the Texans this week, per a league source.
The All-Big 12 selection also visited the Seattle Seahawks, Indianapolis Colts and San Francisco 49ers.
At 6-foot-4, 253 pounds, Lawrence ran the 40-yard dash in 4.52 seconds at the NFL scouting combine and had a 40-inch vertical leap and a 10-10 broad jump. He has outstanding athleticism and length and delivered a lot of splash plays. He has an extensive pass rushing repertoire of moves.
He led the team with 11 tackles for losses, seven sacks and two forced fumbles.
He recorded 20 career sacks, 72 tackles, three forced fumbles and one fumble recovery.
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Aaron Wilson is an award-winning Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and www.click2houston.com. He has covered the NFL since 1997, including previous stints for The Houston Chronicle and The Baltimore Sun. This marks his 10th year covering the Texans after previously covering a Super Bowl winning team in Baltimore.
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