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49ers, Colts Host Pre-Draft Visits With UCF Edge Malachi Lawrence

Elite testing vaulted him into closer scrutiny for clubs seeking edge help.

Overview

  • Both San Francisco and Indianapolis are bringing in Lawrence for official visits, according to NFL Network’s Mike Garafolo.
  • At the Combine, the 6-foot-4, 253-pound pass rusher ran a 4.52 in the 40 with a 1.59-second 10-yard split and posted a 40-inch vertical and a 10-foot-10 broad jump.
  • His athletic profile earned a 9.95 Relative Athletic Score, which RAS.football ranks 13th among defensive ends since 1987, and he sits in the top 50 on Daniel Jeremiah’s board.
  • Lance Zierlein’s scouting report cites explosive get-off and a varied rush plan, with questions about speed-to-power conversion and steady run support.
  • Team context is driving interest, with the 49ers coming off an NFL-low 20 sacks last season and the Colts still searching for a higher-impact edge despite recent rotational signings.