Malcom Brown Declares for 2015 NFL Draft: Latest Details and Reaction

Texas defensive lineman Malcom Brown has been a star for the Longhorns, but ultimately made the decision to enter the 2015 NFL draft.

Longhorn Network reported the news of Brown's decision:

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Brown recorded 6.5 sacks during the regular season during his junior campaign, more than he collected during his first two seasons in Austin. He also led the Longhorns with 14 tackles for loss and six more QB hits.

Prior to his decision, Brown spoke about what it would take for him to leave Texas early, per Kirk Bohls of the Austin American-Statesman:

His first two seasons were mostly quiet, but Brown's emergence as a junior helped turn him into a great pro prospect. Alex Dunlap of Orangebloods offered his take on the lineman:

Given his immense talent, Brown looks like a potential first rounder in the upcoming draft. After his comments earlier in the season, it appears Brown was given a solid grade for either the first or second round.

Now he has a chance to prove that talent during offseason workouts, the Scouting Combine and his Pro Day. Brown has a long road ahead, but he has a great chance of getting drafted early following a year where no Longhorns were drafted since 1937.

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