Panthers' new 6-foot-4, 309-pound DL was a college baseball slugger
The Carolina Panthers have signed defensive tackle Tywone Malone Jr., who previously played college baseball. Malone, standing at 6-foot-4 and weighing 309 pounds, had an impressive .737 career slugging percentage in baseball. He transitioned to football after his time at the University of Mississippi and became a national champion with Ohio State University.
- ▪Tywone Malone Jr. is a 6-foot-4, 309-pound defensive tackle.
- ▪He played college baseball at the University of Mississippi, achieving a .737 slugging percentage.
- ▪Malone won a national championship with Ohio State University in 2024.
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