Nebraska Cornhuskers#49 · DT Malcolm Simpson
74 Overall rating steady- Height
- 6-3
- Weight
- 285 lb
- Class
- Freshman
- Hometown
- Hitchcock, TX
Malcolm Simpson is a DT (#49) for Nebraska, from Hitchcock, TX. In the 2026 season he has 1 tackle and 1 sack over 1 game. Season-by-season stats and the game log are below.
Skill profile
Production
Tackles 3
Sacks 17
Interceptions 3
Passes defensed 3
Forced fumbles 3
Splash plays 16
Efficiency
Tackles per game 4
Sack rate 20
Coverage 3
Ball-hawking 3
Run defense 3
Havoc rate 19
Measurables
Height 13
Weight 17
Frame 15
Experience 6
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2026 season
1
Tackles
1.0
Sacks
0
Interceptions
1
Tackles for loss
0
Passes defended
0
Forced fumbles
Malcolm Simpson career stats by year
| Season | Tm | G | Tackles | Sacks | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | NEB | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Season totals, 2026. Source: CollegeFootballData.
Schedule and results
Status
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Box score log
| Date | Opp | Result | TKL | SACK |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sep 12 | vs Bowling Green | W 56-7 | 1 | 1 |
Career timeline
- NowNebraska DT: #49
- ClassFreshman
- HometownHitchcock, TX
Malcolm Simpson: Nebraska DT profile and stats
Malcolm Simpson is a DT (#49) for Nebraska, from Hitchcock, TX. This profile tracks Malcolm Simpson's season stats, skill ratings and game log through the 2026 season, and links straight into the Nebraska roster, the Big Ten players hub and the conference schedule. To see where Nebraska sits in the race, check the live Big Ten standings.
Malcolm Simpson in the news
All newsPreviewIndiana at Nebraska: how to watch, Week 6 2026Week 6: Indiana visits Nebraska at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Kickoff is 12:00 PM ET, on Fox, FOX.2026-10-07RecapNebraska beat Maryland 48-23 (Week 5, 2026)Nebraska beat Maryland 48-23 at Memorial Stadium (Lincoln, NE). Now Nebraska is 5-0, 2-0 in Big Ten play, and Maryland is 2-3, 0-2 in Big Ten play.2026-10-03RecapNebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 (Week 4, 2026)Nebraska beat Michigan State 31-13 at Spartan Stadium. Now Nebraska is 4-0, 1-0 in Big Ten play, and Michigan State is 2-2, 0-1 in Big Ten play.2026-09-26
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Frequently asked questions
What team does Malcolm Simpson play for?
Malcolm Simpson plays for Nebraska, wearing #49 at DT.
What position does Malcolm Simpson play?
Malcolm Simpson is a DT for Nebraska.
How tall is Malcolm Simpson?
Malcolm Simpson is 6-3 and weighs 285 lb.
What year is Malcolm Simpson in?
Malcolm Simpson is listed as a freshman on the Nebraska roster.
Where is Malcolm Simpson from?
Malcolm Simpson is from Hitchcock, TX.
How many tackles does Malcolm Simpson have?
Malcolm Simpson has 1 tackles in the 2026 season. Full numbers are in the stats above.