Malik Terrell Jefferson was born on November 15,1996 and is an American professional football linebacker.
29 Facts About Malik Jefferson
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Malik Jefferson has been a member of the Cincinnati Bengals, Cleveland Browns, Los Angeles Chargers, and Tennessee Titans of the National Football League.
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Malik Jefferson was an honorable mention on the 4A All-State team by the Associated Press and Texas Sports Writers Association.
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Malik Jefferson was credited with 81 tackles on the season, including six sacks and 16 tackles for loss, along with two forced fumbles and four blocked kicks, despite missing more than two games due to injury, along with three other second halves where the starters were removed.
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Malik Jefferson was named first-team All-American by Parade and USA Today, and won the High School Butkus Award for the nation's top linebacker.
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Malik Jefferson played as a true freshman at Texas, and was named a Freshman All-American by Sporting News, and USA Today.
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Malik Jefferson was awarded as The Big 12 Conference Freshman Defensive Player of the Year for the 2015 season.
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On December 31,2017, Malik Jefferson declared his intentions to enter the 2018 NFL draft.
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On December 31,2017, Malik Jefferson released a statement through The Players' Tribune announcing his decision to forgo his remaining eligibility and enter the 2018 NFL draft.
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Malik Jefferson ignored recommendations from the College Advisory Board to return to college and chose to enter the draft instead.
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Malik Jefferson attended the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis and completed the majority of drills, but opted to skip the three-cone drill and short shuttle.
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Malik Jefferson was ranked the second-best inside linebacker prospect in the draft by DraftScouts.
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Malik Jefferson played in 10 games before being placed on injured reserve on December 18,2018 with a foot injury.
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Malik Jefferson was waived during final roster cuts on August 31,2019.
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Malik Jefferson was claimed off waivers by the Cleveland Browns on September 1,2019.
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On November 12,2019, Malik Jefferson was waived by the Browns.
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On November 25,2019, Malik Jefferson was signed to the practice squad of the Los Angeles Chargers.
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Malik Jefferson signed a futures contract with the Chargers on December 30,2019.
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On September 5,2020, Malik Jefferson was waived by the Chargers.
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On September 9,2020, Malik Jefferson was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad, but was released five days later.
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On September 16,2020, Malik Jefferson was signed to the Chargers practice squad.
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Malik Jefferson was promoted to the active roster on September 26,2020.
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On January 1,2021, Malik Jefferson was placed on injured reserve.
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Malik Jefferson was waived after the season on March 12,2021.
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On May 5,2021, Malik Jefferson signed with the Indianapolis Colts.
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Malik Jefferson was waived on August 31,2021 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.
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On July 14,2022, Malik Jefferson signed with the Dallas Cowboys.
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Malik Jefferson was waived on August 29,2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.
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On July 27,2024, Malik Jefferson signed with the Detroit Lions.