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Sep 20, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost looks on during warmups before the game against the North Carolina Tar Heels at the Bounce House Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

Learn more about one addition to the team who could improve his position group by taking over from a player departing for the NFL — and one who may not.

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Learn more about one addition to the team who could improve his position group by taking over from a player departing for the NFL — and one who may not.

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Oct 18, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Central Florida Knights head coach Scott Frost prior to a game against the West Virginia Mountaineers at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Russell Lansford-Imagn Images

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Apr 23, 2026; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; UCF Knights defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence is selected by the Dallas Cowboys as the number 23 pick during the 2026 NFL Draft at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Oct 4, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights defensive end Isaiah Nixon (6) reacts after a play during the second half against the Kansas Jayhawks at FBC Mortgage Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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After losing nine players to the NFL, learn which UCF Knights players set to step up in their places have the most potential to impact the 2026 season.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost on the sidelines against the Baylor Bears during the second half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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UCF Knights coach Scott Frost addressed concerns about quarterback Alonza Barnett III's condition as the end of spring practice looms.

Sep 6, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights place kicker Noe Ruelas (16) kicks off during the second quarter against the North Carolina A&T Aggies at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Find out which UCF departure for the NFL left the biggest impact on the Knights going into the 2026 season. Spoiler: It's not Malachi Lawrence.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights running back Myles Montgomery (22) carries the ball as Baylor Bears safety Jacob Redding (38) defends during the first half at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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Learn which former Knights signed undrafted free agent contracts or earned training camp invitations from NFL teams.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence (DL48) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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Learn three reasons why EDGE Malachi Lawrence's absence from UCF following his selection in the 2026 NFL Draft does not hurt the Knights as much as one might think.

UCF defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) tackles ASU quarterback Sam Leavitt (10) as he scrambles during a game at Mountain America Stadium in Tempe on Nov. 9, 2024.

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With Malachi Lawrence's departure to the NFL as a first-round draft pick, learn who is poised to take over his spot as a starting EDGE for the UCF Knights in 2026.

Nov 29, 2025; Provo, Utah, USA; BYU Cougars quarterback Bear Bachmeier (47) throws over the reach of UCF Knights defensive end Malachi Lawrence (51) during the second half at LaVell Edwards Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Rob Gray-Imagn Images

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UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence selected by the Dallas Cowboys with the 23rd overall pick in the 2026 NFL Draft.

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UCF defensive lineman Malachi Lawrence is on the verge of becoming the Knights' fifth first-round NFL Draft pick.

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On Day 1 of the 2026 NFL Draft, EDGE Malachi Lawrence has the chance to join an elite club of former Knights that became first-round draft picks.

Sep 27, 2025; Manhattan, Kansas, USA; Kansas State Wildcats quarterback Avery Johnson (2) runs away from UCF Knights defensive back Phillip Dunnam (2) and UCF Knights defensive end Malchi Lawrence (51) during the second quarter at Bill Snyder Family Football Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Scott Sewell-Imagn Images

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Learn more about three former UCF players who could join EDGEs Malachi Lawrence and Nyjalik Kelly in hearing their names called during the 2026 NFL Draft.

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Deshon Lawrence, UCF's Senior Director of Player Development, Pro Liaison & Internal Operations, leaves for similar role with Missouri.

Nov 1, 2025; Waco, Texas, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost leaves the field following the game against the Baylor Bears at McLane Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Raymond Carlin III-Imagn Images

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UCF coach Scott Frost provides an update on quarterback Alonza Barnett III after his absence from the first two weeks of spring practice.

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A pair of 2026 UCF Knights football games shift from Saturday to Friday.

Nov 22, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights head coach Scott Frost looks on during the second quarter against the Oklahoma State Cowboys at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Spring football practice could provide the answers to these three questions for UCF's offense and special teams.

Aug 28, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; Jacksonville State Gamecocks running back Cam Cook (4) runs the ball as UCF Knights linebacker Lewis Carter (20) moves in during the second quarter at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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Spring football practice could provide the answers to these three questions for defensive coordinator Alex Grinch in Year 2 as a Knight.

Apr 30, 2022; Birmingham, AL, USA; Birmingham Stallions wide receiver Marlon Williams (17) scores a touchdown on a pass reception against the New Orleans Breakers during the first half at Protective Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Vasha Hunt-Imagn Images

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Learn more about the four former UCF Knights players who are playing in the 2026 UFL season.

Feb 26, 2026; Indianapolis, IN, USA; UCF defensive lineman Nyjalik Kelly (DL47) during the NFL Scouting Combine at Lucas Oil Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images

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With one month left to go before the NFL Draft, here are three Knights who increased their stock on Wednesday during UCF's Pro Day.

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Fresh off a standout NFL Scouting Combine performance, UCF EDGE Malachi Lawrence did not participate in workouts at the Knights' Pro Day.

Aug 28, 2025; Orlando, Florida, USA; UCF Knights linebacker Keli Lawson (0) blocks a field goal attempt during the second quarter against the Jacksonville State Gamecocks at Acrisure Bounce House. Mandatory Credit: Mike Watters-Imagn Images

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UCF coach Scott Frost makes his second defensive backs coach hire of this offseason, this time bringing in a coach from the NFL ranks.

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The official release of UCF's 2026 roster confirms the return of three more players to the Knights for next season.