Cincinnati Football: Bearcats defensive end Malik Vann declares for 2024 NFL Draft
By Charles Post
Cincinnati Bearcats defensive lineman Malik Vann announced he will forego his remaining eligibility and declare for the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft!
Vann has helped the Bearcats go 56-19 throughout his six-year career, securing back to back AAC titles and a historic College Football Playoff berth in 2021.
The Cincinnati product committed to his hometown program more than six years ago and developed into a dynamic contributor on the Bearcats defensive line.
Stay tuned for the most recent transfer rumors and updates as Scott Satterfield’s coaching staff hopes to put together an impressive 2024 transfer haul.
#Bearcats defensive lineman and #Cincinnati product Malik Vann announced he will enter the NFL Draft!https://t.co/OOeLduECTj pic.twitter.com/e8S6EalBQJ
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) November 28, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Bearcats defensive end Malik Vann declares for 2024 NFL Draft
All-Big 12 defensive lineman and Cincinnati native Dontay Corleone recently revealed his decision to return to the Bearcats for his junior year in 2024!
Corleone racked up 45 total tackles and three sacks last season, highlighted by a career-high 11 tackle performance in a 20-10 win over Navy in November.
Following a spectacular freshman season, Corleone picked up a ton of preseason recognition and went onto showcase his ability in the recent campaign.
Others that took home All-Big 12 honors this week are standouts Jowon Briggs, Mason Fletcher, Gavin Gerhardt, Xzavier Henderson and Deshawn Pace.
#Cincinnati star defensive tackle Dontay Corleone is set to return for his redshirt junior campaign in 2024!https://t.co/cFEiA48aaZ pic.twitter.com/ZVYL5AD7kZ
— Cincy on the Prowl (@CincyOnTheProwl) November 28, 2023
Cincinnati Football: Dontay Corleone is set to return to the Bearcats in 2024
After an impressive freshman campaign in 2022, Corleone returned to Cincinnati a season ago and continued to become a dominant defensive player.
Corleone developed into an imposing force during his redshirt freshman year and will be a significant leader on the defensive front in the coming season.
During his sophomore campaign with the Bearcats, Corleone compiled 39 total tackles, three sacks and one forced fumble en route to All-Big 12 honors.
The Colerain High School product collected All-AAC recognition in 2022 and should continue to compete for All-Big 12 accolades throughout next season too.
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