Washington Redskins Unheralded Players: DE Cameron Malveaux
By Ian Cummings
Who is Redskins DE Cameron Malveaux?
Some Unheralded Players have to experience a fall from stardom to rise again, but Cameron Malveaux has never been a stranger to flying under the radar.
Despite measuring in at around 6-foot-5, 217 pounds as a high school recruit, Malveaux was only a two-star prospect, and got somewhat lost in the shuffle in the football factory that is Texas. He ended up signing with the Houston Cougars, where he saw action in four seasons.
Despite possessing the requisite athleticism and mentality, Malveaux was never able to break onto the college scene in totality. His best year came in 2015 when, as a junior, Malveaux made an impact for the Cougars on defense, tallying 33 tackles, 8.5 tackles for loss, and 2.5 sacks.
After finishing a senior season that saw him log 7.5 tackles for loss, three pass deflections, and just one sack, Malveaux went to the draft circuit, where he was given minimal reception from NFL teams. He went undrafted in the 2017 NFL Draft, and signed with the Miami Dolphins, where he remained on the practice squad until being called up on December 2 of that year.
In limited game action with the Dolphins, Mavleaux, then 6-foot-5, 276, would make an impression. He logged a sack in his time on the line, and also managed to add five tackles and three tackles for loss.
Malveaux’s efforts would be enough for him to stick around another year, and midway through the 2018 season, the Cardinals saw his resume and chose to sign him off of the Dolphins’ practice squad. With the Cardinals, Malveaux logged another sack, and recorded a pass deflection, again showing off his physical potential in flashes.
Unfortunately for Malveaux, Arizona would eventually release him as part of final cuts the following year. He was promptly signed to the Chiefs’ practice squad, where he remained until he was released again in December. One week later, Malveaux was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad, and on December 30, he signed a futures contract with the team, ensuring that he would get another chance to make a 53-man roster.