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Van Malone is a former safety out of Texas, selected by the Detroit Lions with the 57th overall pick (round 2) in the 1994 NFL Draft. He played 55 regular-season games from 1994 to 1997.
Draft Details
Van Malone Career Stats
- Primary starter for 1 season.
Career Totals
| Games | Solo Tkl | Def INT |
|---|---|---|
| 55 | 62 | 3 |
Career span: 1994–1997.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
Draft Class Context
Van Malone was the 1st of 2 Ss selected in the 1994 draft. The 57th overall pick has been used 60 times in draft history. Its most productive selection was James Jones in 1991, who played 142 games. Texas had 2 players drafted in 1994, including Winfred Tubbs. Career statistics for him are not currently held in this database; coverage is thinner for earlier draft classes.
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