Malcolm Brown

Considered the nation's top running back out of high school four years ago, Brown led the Longhorns in rushing yards in 2013 (904 yards), but he hasn't exactly lived up to the monumental hype. Nonetheless, his talent is obvious and was on display when he finished the 2013 season strong with three straight 100-yard performances (128, 131, 130). Unfortunately, Brown wasn't able to continue this momentum in Charlie Strong's first season as the head 'Horn, eclipsing the 100-yard mark just one time in 2014 - a 116-yard, two-touchdown effort (on a season-high 22 carries) in a 34-13 win over Texas Tech. Brown looks the part, boasting a combination of power and balance to keep his feet and drive through contact for additional yardage. Unfortunately, he lacks the wiggle and breakaway speed that teams value in today's NFL, leaving the former five-star recruit hoping just to get drafted.

strengths

Brown looks the part with NFL build, running square to the line of scrimmage with the body strength to shake off single defenders and play with lower pad level than most on the field. He doesn't have dynamic elusiveness, but shows effective plant-and-go quickness with excellent play speed, always looking to get north-south in a hurry. Brown follows his blocks well with good feel and vision to find openings and get to the second level. Although he doesn't have ideal power and explosive traits, Brown runs physical, low to the ground and always seems to be picking up positive yardage.

weaknesses

Lacks the juice teams are looking for in a feature back, showing little explosiveness through the hole and lacking breakaway speed. Shows toughness to run through tackles but is an upright runner who too often absorbs big hits, leaving the ball and his body vulnerable. Swings his arms to maintain balance, at times, further exposing the ball. Possesses a naturally imposing frame but isn't a cut-up athlete, raising questions about his weight-room dedication.

Coached by Mike Jinks at Steele High School

prep All-American, two-time first-team all-state, three-time first-team all-district and three-year starter at running back

earned first-team All-America honors from USA Today, CBS College Sports, RivalsHigh.com, ESPN RISE All-America and Parade Magazine

a second-team MaxPreps U.S. Air Force All- American

played in the 2011 U.S. Army All-American Bowl

a member of ESPNU's top 150 national prospects

ranked as the second-best running back and seventh-best overall prospect by ESPNU

ranked as the eighth-best overall prospect by the Sporting News

rated as the best running back by Dave Campbell's Texas Football

a member of the Fort Worth Star-Telegram's Elite 11 and the Austin American-Statesman's Fab 55 (state's top prospects)

four-year letterman who finished his career with 6,663 rushing yards (third-best in San Antonio history), 86 rushing TDs and 9.8 yards per carry

helped Steele compile a 44-9 record in three years as a starter

named first-team 5A all-state and 5A Offensive Player of the Year by the Texas Sports Writers Association as a senior

a first-team All-Texas High School selection by Dave Campbell's Texas Football

named Class 5A Offensive Player of the Year, while earning first-team All-State honors by the Associated Press. Helped lead Steele to a 14-2 record, a district championship and a state title

tabbed the district 25-5A Offensive MVP

rushed for 2,637 yards (ninth-best in San Antonio history and third-best in class 5A) and 33 TDs

also returned a kickoff 102 yards for a TD

named a Dave Campbell's Texas Football Player of the Week finalist after rushing for 353 yards and four TDs against Kerrville Tivy

also named a finalist after rushing for 231 yards and three TDs on eight carries against Converse Wagner

rushed for 242 yards and three TDs in a state quarterfinals win over MacArthur

named the Offensive Player of the Game in the Class 5A Division II state championship in a win over Denton Guyer

named the Sports Illustrated High School Player of the Week on Nov. 2

named to Tom Lemming's Junior All-American team

tabbed first-team all-state by the Associated Press

also earned first-team all-state honors from the TSWA

tabbed the district 27-4A offensive MVP after recording 2,200 rushing yards and 33 TDs

helped lead Steele to a 9-3 record and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs

rushed for 329 yards and four TDs in a win over Kerrville Tivy

named to Class Acts by Dave Campbell's Texas Football

selected to San Antonio Express-News' Sub-5A All-Area football first team as a sophomore

tabbed first-team all-district 27-4A

helped lead Steele to a 10-2 record, a co-district championship and an appearance in the second round of the state playoffs as a sophomore

rushed for 1,352 yards and 17 TDs in seven games before a season-ending ankle injury

named to Class Acts by Dave Campbell's Texas Football

a four-year letterman in track and field and played basketball as a freshman

state qualifier as a sophomore and regional qualifier as a junior in the 4x200-meter relay.

Born in Biloxi, Miss., before living in Florida, Turkey, Guam, San Antonio and Washington, D.C.

moved to Cibolo in 2005

selected as the National Language Arts Award Winner and National Leadership and Service Award Winner by the United States Achievement Academy as a junior

was active in the Fellowship of Christian Athletes

also active in community service, volunteering time to the Resurrection Baptist Church, the Under the Bridge Ministry and the Andre Booker Football Camp, while reading books to elementary students and assisting special education students at Steele High School

father, Tommy, played wide receiver and ran track at Northwest Mississippi JUCO (1982-84).