Malik McGowan brings veteran size and transfer-line credibility to UNLV's front
In the 2025 season, Malik McGowan is a 6-foot-5, 325-pound interior offensive lineman for UNLV who arrived as a transfer from North Carolina and was recognized by Athlon as a 2025 preseason Fourth Team All-Mountain West pick[1][9]. His appeal is clear: he’s a big, experienced blocker with the kind of raw power and durability teams love in the trenches, and his profile suggests a plug-in starter rather than a developmental project[1][12][13]. If a team wants a physical, ready-made interior presence who can help stabilize the run game and protect the pocket, McGowan checks a lot of boxes[1][12].
