Updated August 15, 2026
Malcolm Rodriguez (born March 29, 1999) is the linebacker for the Detroit Lions, wearing No. 44. He played college football at Oklahoma State. The Detroit Lions selected him No. 188 overall in the 2022 NFL draft. He has been with the Detroit Lions since 2022. Roster membership as of August 14, 2026.
Player information
- Position: linebacker (LB)
- Number: 44
- Born: March 29, 1999
- Height: 5 ft 11 in
- Weight: 225 lb
- College: Oklahoma State
- NFL draft: 2022, No. 188 overall (Detroit Lions)
- Roster as of: August 14, 2026
Professional career
Detroit Lions (2022–2025)
Malcolm Rodriguez played 16 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2022, with 1 sacks, 0 interceptions, 42 solo tackles and 25 assists.
Malcolm Rodriguez played 11 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 14 solo tackles and 8 assists.
Malcolm Rodriguez played 9 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2024, with 2 sacks, 0 interceptions, 23 solo tackles and 16 assists.
Malcolm Rodriguez played 5 regular season games for the Detroit Lions in 2025, with 0 sacks, 0 interceptions, 9 solo tackles and 3 assists.
Postseason
Malcolm Rodriguez played 1 postseason games for the Detroit Lions in 2023, with 0 sacks, 1 interceptions, 5 solo tackles and 1 assists.
NFL statistics
Regular season
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | Detroit Lions | 16 | 1 | 0 | 42 | 25 | 4 | 2 | 1 |
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 11 | 0 | 0 | 14 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2024 | Detroit Lions | 9 | 2 | 0 | 23 | 16 | 2 | 1 | 0 |
| 2025 | Detroit Lions | 5 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 41 | 3 | 0 | 88 | 52 | 7 | 3 | 2 |
Postseason
| Year | Team | G | Sacks | Int | Solo | Ast | TFL | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | Detroit Lions | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 |
Contract
DLP IQ lists a 1-year deal signed in 2026 with a total value of $2.75 million, $2.75 million per year, and $2.7 million guaranteed. Those figures are DLP IQ terms, not a live cap number.
Sources
Every counting number on this page is from DLP IQ. Derived rates use official NFL formulas on those counts. High-school, family, and award lists are omitted until DLP IQ has them. This page does not invent yards.
