
Malcolm Lee brings size and edge-setting juice to Kansas’s defensive front
In the 2026 season, Kansas lists Malcolm Lee as a 6-foot-5, 255-pound fifth-year defensive lineman, a frame that gives him real edge-setting upside and the kind of length coaches love on the front line[1]. His profile screams experienced depth with power and size rather than flash, and that matters for teams needing a mature, physical defender who can hold the point and survive the Big 12 trench war[1]. Earlier reports also tied him to a high-upside edge role, noting his potential to be a ceiling-raiser if his motor and consistency show up snap after snap[3].