Malik Verdon
Career Summary
Malik Verdon is a linebacker from Iowa State who entered the NFL with the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent in 2025.
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College Career
Verdon played 27 games at Iowa State, totaling 134 tackles, 5.5 tackles for loss, three interceptions, 10 pass breakups and two forced fumbles. In 2024, he earned second-team All-Big 12 recognition after recording 76 tackles, 3.5 tackles for loss, a sack, an interception, two forced fumbles and five pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
The Atlanta Falcons signed Verdon as an undrafted rookie free agent after the 2025 NFL Draft.
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NFL Career
Verdon spent more than a year with Atlanta after signing as an undrafted free agent in 2025. The Falcons waived him with an injury designation in August 2026.
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Career Accomplishments
Verdon earned second-team All-Big 12 honors in 2024 and reached double-digit tackle totals in four games that season, including a career-high 13 tackles in Iowa State's rivalry win at Iowa.
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Playing Style
Verdon transitioned from defensive back to linebacker and paired tackling production with ball production at Iowa State, recording career totals of three interceptions, 10 pass breakups and two forced fumbles.
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31497, 00-0040554, 2002-10-31, Malik Verdon, Malik, Verdon
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