23 Facts About Malik McDowell

Malik Devon McDowell was born on June 20,1996 and is an American professional football defensive tackle.

Malik McDowell sustained injuries from an all-terrain vehicle accident shortly after being drafted and never played in a game for the Seahawks.

Malik McDowell's career was further complicated by a legal issue which ultimately resulted in him being sentenced to prison for 11 months in November 2019.

In 2021, McDowell returned to the NFL and played for the Cleveland Browns that year.

Malik McDowell attended Loyola High School in Detroit, Michigan, and then Southfield High School in Southfield, Michigan.

Malik McDowell committed to play football at Michigan State University.

Malik McDowell played college football at Michigan State under head coach Mark Dantonio.

On November 29,2016, Malik McDowell was named Second-team All-Big Ten Conference.

On December 5,2016, Malik McDowell announced that he had signed with an agent and would enter the 2017 NFL draft.

Malik McDowell received an invitation to the NFL Combine and completed every combine drill, except for the short shuttle and three-cone drill.

Malik McDowell participated at Michigan State's Pro Day, but chose to run only positional drills for scouts and team representatives in attendance.

Malik McDowell attended nine private workouts and visits with the Baltimore Ravens, Dallas Cowboys, Detroit Lions, Indianapolis Colts, Miami Dolphins, Minnesota Vikings, Philadelphia Eagles, Seattle Seahawks, and Washington Redskins.

NFL draft experts and analysts projected Malik McDowell to be a first round pick.

Malik McDowell was arrested for driving under the influence of alcohol on September 22,2017, and was sentenced to 12 months of probation on March 20,2018.

Malik McDowell was arrested again in December 2017 for disorderly conduct.

On February 18,2019, Malik McDowell got into an altercation with police in Lathrup Village, Michigan, and was charged with assault, resisting arrest, and operating a vehicle while intoxicated.

Malik McDowell was suspended for the first two weeks of the 2019 NFL season as a result of the February 2019 incident on July 12,2019.

Malik McDowell was reinstated from suspension on September 17,2019.

Malik McDowell was sentenced to 11 months in prison on November 13,2019.

Malik McDowell's agent said in May 2020 that he was medically cleared to return to football, and McDowell worked out for the Dolphins on October 21,2020.

Malik McDowell signed with the Cleveland Browns on May 3,2021.

On June 16,2023, Malik McDowell signed with the Duke City Gladiators of the Indoor Football League.

On January 17,2022, Malik McDowell was arrested in Deerfield Beach, Florida, and charged with public exposure, assaulting a police officer, and resisting arrest, after police received a call about a man walking naked on the property of a learning center for children.