Malcolm Roach Explained

Malcolm Roach
Current Team:Denver Broncos
Number:97
Position:Nose tackle
Birth Date:9 June 1998
Birth Place:Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lbs:290
High School:Madison Prep Academy
College:Texas (2016–2019)
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Status:Active
Statseason:2023
Statlabel1:Total tackles
Statvalue1:90
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:1.0
Statlabel3:Forced fumbles
Statlabel4:Fumble recoveries
Statlabel5:Interceptions
Statvalue5:1
Statlabel6:Pass deflections
Statvalue6:1
Pfr:RoacMa01

Malcolm Roach (born June 9, 1998) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas.

Early life

Malcolm Roach was born to Nancy and Mike Roach in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He was coached by his father at Madison Prep, where he was four-time all-state selection.[1]

College career

Roach was a member of the Texas Longhorns for four seasons. He finished his collegiate career with 134 tackles, 22.5 tackles for loss, and 8.0 sacks.[2]

Professional career

New Orleans Saints

Roach was signed by the New Orleans Saints as an undrafted free agent on April 27, 2020.[3] He made the team out of training camp.[4] Roach made his NFL debut on September 13, 2020 in the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.[5]

On November 20, 2021, Roach was placed on injured reserve. He was released on December 7 and re-signed to the practice squad.[6] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Saints on January 12, 2022.[7]

On September 1, 2022, Roach was placed on injured reserve.[8] He was activated on October 8.[9] He did not receive a qualifying offer following the season and became a free agent on March 15, 2023.[10]

Roach re-signed with the Saints on March 22, 2023.[11] He was placed on injured reserve on December 6.[12]

Denver Broncos

On March 14, 2024, Roach signed a two-year contract with the Denver Broncos.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Malcolm Roach . Texas Sports . 11 January 2021.
  2. Web site: 2020 NFL DRAFT: Texas DT Malcolm Roach, Baton Rouge native, signs with New Orleans Saints as undrafted rookie free agent. John. Auzenne. WAFB.com. April 26, 2020. September 14, 2020.
  3. Web site: Malcolm Roach signs with the New Orleans Saints. Patrick. Conn. Longhorns Wire. USA Today. April 26, 2020. September 14, 2020.
  4. Web site: Former Longhorn Malcolm Roach makes Saints' 53-man roster. Jeff. Howe. 247Sports.com. September 5, 2020. September 14, 2020.
  5. Web site: 2020 Saints Defense has traits of the 2009 Squad, Pt. 1. Kyle. Mosely. SI.com. September 14, 2020. September 14, 2020.
  6. Web site: Saints waive Kenny Stills and Malcolm Roach, sign Kevin White to practice squad. Canal Street Chronicles. SB Nation. December 7, 2021.
  7. Web site: Saints sign six players to reserve/future contracts. NewOrleansSaints.com. January 12, 2022.
  8. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. September 1, 2022.
  9. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. October 8, 2022.
  10. Web site: Saints make a surprising decision at the beginning of free agency. 2023-04-08. atozsports.com. en.
  11. Web site: New Orleans Saints agree to terms with defensive lineman Malcolm Roach. NewOrleansSaints.com. March 22, 2023.
  12. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce roster moves. NewOrleansSaints.com. December 6, 2023.
  13. Web site: Broncos sign DT Malcolm Roach to 2-year contract. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. March 14, 2024.