Malcolm Roach facts for kids

Malcolm Roach, born on June 9, 1998, is an American professional football player. He plays as a defensive tackle for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the pros, he played college football for the Texas Longhorns.

Early Life and Football Start

Malcolm Roach grew up in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. His parents are Nancy and Mike Roach. His father, Mike, was also his coach at Madison Prep Academy. Malcolm was chosen for the all-state team four times during his high school career.

College Football Journey

Malcolm Roach played for the Texas Longhorns for four seasons. During his time in college, he made 134 tackles. He also had 22.5 tackles for loss and 8.0 sacks. These stats show he was a strong player on the field.

Professional Football Career

Malcolm Roach began his professional football journey in 2020. He joined the NFL after college.

Playing for the New Orleans Saints

The New Orleans Saints signed Malcolm Roach on April 27, 2020. He was an undrafted free agent, meaning no team picked him in the main draft. However, he impressed the Saints enough to make their team after training camp.

He played his first NFL game on September 13, 2020. This was the season opener against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers. Over his time with the Saints, he sometimes dealt with injuries. He was placed on injured reserve a few times. He also spent some time on the team's practice squad. Malcolm re-signed with the Saints in March 2023.

Joining the Denver Broncos

On March 14, 2024, Malcolm Roach signed a two-year contract. He joined the Denver Broncos. He is currently an active player for the Broncos.