Cornell freshman Joe Malone brings 6-foot-2, 236-pound edge and upside to the Big Red front
Joe Malone is a freshman defensive lineman for Cornell in the 2026 season, listed at 6-foot-2 and 236 pounds, with a frame that fits an Ivy League disruptor and room to grow into more power. He arrives from Mt. Lebanon High School in Pittsburgh and was a second-team all-conference pick in 2025, which hints at a player who already knows how to win reps, not just look the part. The biggest reason to care: he looks like a developmental DL with length, toughness, and upside who could become a real problem once Cornell gets him coached up.
