Malcolm Epps: TE · Pittsburgh · #7.
Closest statistical matches, adjusted for opponent strength.
Malcolm Epps
Creates mismatches lined up all over the formation. Played for four head coaches at three programs in six seasons: Tom Herman, Donte Williams, Lincoln Riley and Pat Narduzzi. A game that shows it: 52 receiving yards and 3 receptions against Syracuse — Week 11, 2023.
Play style
Lined up out wide as often as inline. Creates mismatches downfield.
No outlet on our list has written about this player by name this season.
Pittsburgh Post-Gazette Oct 24Swipe the table sideways for more columns.
Game log · Week-by-week
2023 season · 7 games
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| Wk | Opp | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LONG | Note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wk 1 | W 45-7vs Wofford | 1 | -1 | -1.0 | 0 | -1 | |
| Wk 3 | L 6-17@ West Virginia | 1 | 4 | 4.0 | 0 | 4 | |
| Wk 9 | L 7-58@ No. 14 Notre Dame | 1 | 12 | 12.0 | 0 | 12 | |
| Wk 10 | L 7-24vs No. 4 Florida State | 1 | 2 | 2.0 | 0 | 2 | |
| Wk 11 | L 13-28vs Syracuse | 3 | 52 | 17.3 | 0 | 36 | Season-high 52 yds |
| Wk 12 | W 24-16vs Boston College | 1 | 24 | 24.0 | 0 | 24 | |
| Wk 13 | L 19-30@ Duke | 1 | 22 | 22.0 | 0 | 22 | |
| Total | 9 | 115 | 12.8 | 0 | 36 |
Week 11 · 2023
L 13-28
vs Syracuse · neutral site
3 rec · 52 yds
With C. Junko — 43.6 yards per punt · 5 punts · 1 inside the 20 · C. Veilleux — 161 yds · 1 TD · 1 INT · QBR 32.9
The plays that mattered most
Splits · Per-game
2023 season · 7 games
Home vs Road
| REC/g | YDS/g | YPR | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Home3g | 1.0 | 8.3 | 8.3 | 0.0 |
| Road3g | 1.0 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 0.0 |
First half vs Second half
| REC/g | YDS/g | YPR | TD/g | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Weeks 1-72g | 1.0 | 1.5 | 1.5 | 0.0 |
| Weeks 8+5g | 1.4 | 22.4 | 15.5 | 0.0 |
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Pat Narduzzi
Pass share
50.7%
358 pass / 348 run
Plays / game
58.8
12 games
Team sack rate
6.1%
379 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced, slow tempo.
Player standing · 2023
Fewer catches a game than most FBS tight ends who play every week.
How it ended
Six seasons, at Texas, USC and Pittsburgh, 598 receiving yards — the college career is complete.
Played for three programs.
The role got bigger.
Coaching lineage · 2018–2023
4 coachesPlayed for 4 head coaches at 3 schools: Tom Herman, Donte Williams, Lincoln Riley and Pat Narduzzi.
