Career Summary

Tywone Malone is a defensive tackle who played at Ole Miss and Ohio State.

He signed with the Carolina Panthers during the 2026 offseason after completing five college football seasons.

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Early Life

Malone is from Jamesburg, New Jersey.

He is the son of Debra Malone and Tywone Malone Sr. and has a sister, Tyra.

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High School

Malone attended Bergen Catholic High School.

A four-star defensive tackle recruit, he recorded 54 tackles, 16 tackles for loss and seven sacks as a junior. An injury limited much of his senior season.

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College Career

Malone played two seasons at Ole Miss before transferring to Ohio State in 2023.

His Ohio State career included 11 appearances for the 2024 national championship team. In 2025, he started 11 of his 13 games and recorded 26 tackles.

He also played baseball at Ole Miss and was part of its 2022 College World Series championship team.

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Path to the NFL

Carolina signed Malone on May 18, 2026.

The former Ohio State tackle joined the Panthers during their offseason roster adjustments.

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NFL Career

Malone joined Carolina's defensive line during the 2026 offseason.

His signing added depth at defensive tackle after Tershawn Wharton required neck surgery.

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Career Accomplishments

Malone received honorable mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2025.

He earned academic recognition at Ohio State and graduated in December 2025 with a degree in human development and family sciences. His college teams won national championships in football at Ohio State and baseball at Ole Miss.

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