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The Next UCF Knights Players Who Could Follow Malachi Lawrence to the NFL

UCF Knights On SI·Bryson Turner·6 months ago
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With the 2026 NFL Draft now in the history books, professional scouts now turn to the 2027 draft class.

Thanks to EDGE Malachi Lawrence’s first-round selection by the Dallas Cowboys, the Knights have now had a player selected in nine of the last ten drafts and are currently on a three-year streak of one of their names being called.

These three players could be the ones that extend that streak to four drafts:

1. Alonza Barnett III

Dec 20, 2025; Eugene, OR, USA; James Madison Dukes quarterback Alonza Barnett III (14) rushes during the fourth quarter against the Oregon Ducks at Autzen Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images | Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images

Lawrence was selected in the first round of the NFL Draft despite not participating in spring practice before his senior season.…

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