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Measurements
- Height:6'6
- Weight:230 LBS
Links & Media
Schools of Interest
Texas A&M Aggies (offered)
Malick Sylla
DCTF Star Rating
Defensive End
Katy Tigers, Class of 2022
Status: Verbal Commit
- State Rank:#7
- Position Rank:#2
Honors / Accolades
Texas boasts many talented defensive ends in the 2022 cycle, but Sylla is the cream of the crop. He plays in a disciplined attack-and-read defense where he is asked to carry out assignments that will help him be college-ready because the pass-rushing traits are apparent.
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