Malachi Corley Fantasy
- Height / Weight
- 5'11" / 215 lbs.
- Date of Birth (Age)
- March 21, 2002 (22)
- Experience
- Drafted
- 2024 / Rd. 3 / Pk. 65 (NYJ)
- College
- Western Kentucky
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Malachi Corley News
According to a source, the New York Jets had been monitoring rookie wide receiver Malachi Corley as high as pick No. 40 for a potential trade in this year's draft. They ended up selecting him in the third round after trading up to pick No. 65, and general manager Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh were both elated. A veteran scout described Corley as "rugged." Quarterback Aaron Rodgers has been excited to work with Corley since watching tape on him last month. The 22-year-old had 29 touchdowns in his last three seasons at Western Kentucky and will give the Jets some solid depth at the position behind Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams in 2024 and beyond. Corley could play right away in the slot for the Jets, but it remains to be seen how his after-the-catch prowess will translate to the NFL.
The New York Jets traded up to the first pick of the third round (No. 65) in the 2024 NFL Draft to select former Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley. In a recent media availability, Jets general manager Joe Douglas touted the rookie's run-after-catch skills and believes he's a great fit alongside Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams. "He really excels with the ball in his hands. When guys are really good at running after catch in college, it usually translates well in the pros," Douglas said. "If a guy has the ability to make people miss it's because they're really an elusive high-level athlete and if they're wired to compete. Our coaches are going to use that skill to turn him into an elite route runner." Needless to say, the team has high expectations for the 22-year-old -- and for good reason. In his final two collegiate campaigns, he caught 180 passes for 2,277 yards and 22 touchdowns.
The New York Jets traded up with the Carolina Panthers to select Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley. Corley led the nation in yards after catch over the past two seasons, has great elusiveness, and had the most receptions in the FBS over the past three seasons with 253. The 22-year-old can threaten vertically as well and should be a strong deep threat option for Aaron Rodgers. Corley joins a wide receiver room with star Garrett Wilson and newly acquired Mike Williams. Corley could be a sleeper pick in fantasy this season as he could slot in as the number two option with the injury-prone Mike Williams.
Depth Chart
- Offense
- Defense
FS | Tony Adams |
Jarrick Bernard-Converse | |
LDE | Haason Reddick |
Will McDonald IV | |
LDT | Quinnen Williams |
Solomon Thomas | |
RDT | Javon Kinlaw |
Leki Fotu | |
RDE | Jermaine Johnson |
Micheal Clemons | |
LOLB | Jamien Sherwood |
Marcelino McCrary-Ball | |
MLB | C.J. Mosley |
Zaire Barnes | |
ROLB | Quincy Williams |
Chazz Surratt | |
LCB | Sauce Gardner |
Brandin Echols | |
SS | Chuck Clark |
Ashtyn Davis | |
RCB | D.J. Reed |
Qwan'tez Stiggers | |
NB | Michael Carter II |
Isaiah Oliver |
LS | Thomas Hennessy |
K | Greg Zuerlein |
P | Thomas Morstead |
QB | Aaron Rodgers |
Tyrod Taylor | |
RB | Breece Hall |
Israel Abanikanda | |
FB | Nick Bawden |
LWR | Mike Williams |
Allen Lazard | |
RWR | Garrett Wilson |
Irvin Charles | |
SWR | Xavier Gipson |
Malachi Corley | |
TE | Tyler Conklin |
Kenny Yeboah | |
LT | Tyron Smith |
Olumuyiwa Fashanu | |
LG | John Simpson |
Xavier Newman | |
C | Joe Tippmann |
Wes Schweitzer | |
RG | Alijah Vera-Tucker |
Max Mitchell | |
RT | Carter Warren |
Morgan Moses |