Malachi Lawrence

Malachi Lawrence speaks to the media on the biggest differences of playing with the pads on, the transition for him a week into training camp, veterans who have helped him during the offseason, his goal of making an impact this season and more.

Malachi Lawrence speaks with media at Cowboys Training Camp in Oxnard, discussing his transition from college football to the NFL, the excitement of beginning his professional career, and the lessons he's already learning from veterans Quinnen Williams and Kenny Clark. Lawrence also shares his mindset as a first-round pick, his focus on continuous improvement, and how he's working to develop his pass-rush skills as he prepares for his rookie season in Dallas.

Dallas Cowboys players met with the media following Tuesday's Mini Camp practice to discuss team culture, expectations for the year, and more.

The 2026 Dallas Cowboys rookie draft class is officially introduced, featuring players including Caleb Downs, Malachi Lawrence, Jaishawn Barham, Drew Shelton, LT Overton, Devin Moore, and Anthony Smith. The rookies discuss their draft day experiences, transitioning to the NFL, working with veterans like Tyron Smith and Tyler Smith and their goals of building the best culture.

Rookie EDGE Malachi Lawrence meets with the media to discuss learning a new defense while also transitioning positions, making a strong impression being told to beleive in himself and more.

We break down how Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence fit into a 3-4 defensive scheme, analyze the Cowboys' trade for Dee Winters and whether he can fill the linebacker void, and take you behind the scenes for exclusive access to rookies on their first day after a life-changing draft moment.

Team reporter Nicole Hutchison captures the first moments of the Cowboys' 2026 first‑round picks as Caleb Downs and Malachi Lawrence arrive at The Star for the first time. From family influences and personal journeys to their excitement about joining Dallas, both rookies share what it means to wear the star and begin their NFL careers with the Cowboys.

The Dallas Cowboys introduce Malachi Lawrence, the No. 23 overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft, as he meets with the media alongside Jerry Jones, Stephen Jones, and head coach Brian Schottenheimer. Lawrence discusses his path from UCF to the NFL, the development of his pass‑rush skill set, and his excitement to join Dallas' defense. Cowboys leadership outlines why Lawrence stood out as a first‑round selection and how his explosiveness, effort, and upside fit into the team's defensive plans moving forward.

Malachi Lawrence speaks with Kyle Youmans about being selected with the 23rd pick in the 2026 NFL Draft by the Dallas Cowboys.

UCF Knights edge rusher Malachi Lawrence runs the 40-yard dash at the 2026 NFL Scouting Combine.

Listen to the exclusive audio of the call from the Dallas Cowboys to EDGE Malachi Lawrence, the second selection by the Cowboys in the 2026 NFL Draft.

The Draft Show and 105.3 The Fan speak for the first time with the Dallas Cowboys 2026 first round pick EDGE Malachi Lawrence.

The Dallas Cowboys select UCF Knights EDGE Malachi Lawrence in Round 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft with the No. 23 overall pick (via a trade with the Philadelphia Eagles).

Cowboys OLB and first-round pick Malachi Lawrence is in a situation where he doesn't have to be Dallas' best pass rusher on day 1, but has a chance to grow into a major role in his rookie year.

Cowboys first-round pick Malachi Lawrence hasn't been in as many headlines after being drafted, and the rookie OLB is perfectly fine with "being in the shadows" as he prepares for his rookie season.

Cowboys first-round pick Malachi Lawrence has signed his rookie contract with the Cowboys, meaning all seven of Dallas' 2026 NFL Draft picks are under contract.

UCF head coach Scott Frost and EDGEs coach Mike Dawson arrived in central Florida and quickly heard about Malachi Lawrence. They discussed their first impressions of Lawrence, and how he "never stopped his climb" that led to becoming a first-round pick by the Cowboys.

A look into the film room on Dallas' 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft Malachi Lawrence, who put some intriguing things on tape during his time at UCF.

Demeitre Brim once coached Cowboys' first-round pick Malachi Lawrence at UCF, and the reunion in Dallas has both of them over the moon to get started helping the defense.

Three days, seven draft picks, two trades, five press conferences and seven conference calls. With all of that, you've got a lot of quotes. Here are some of the best ones to describe the newest players on the roster.

The Cowboys' 2026 NFL Draft class is complete, as the Cowboys added seven players, including five on defense, headlined by first-round pick Caleb Downs.

Through two days of the NFL Draft, the Cowboys have drafted three new defenders and traded for another to add to Christian Parker's defense. Dallas is confident in their new faces, with owner/GM Jerry Jones saying "we've changed this defense."

As the first-ever player selected out of UCF by the Cowboys, Malachi Lawrence understands the assignment and wants to do special things in Dallas.

So how much did the defense improve in one night? We asked the staff writers to weigh in.

Having addressed the defensive secondary by drafting Caleb Downs, the Cowboys used their second pick in the first round on pass rusher Malachi Lawrence.