Malachi Corley

Malachi Corley

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Cleveland Browns
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Despite being drafted 65th overall last year, Corley played just 83 snaps on offense in nine games for the Jets. His one near-highlight was instead a disaster, with the rookie dropping the ball a split-second before he crossed the goal line on what should've been a 19-yard TD run on national television in Week 9. It was a lost fumble instead, and while the Jets continued using him in a part-time role for the next few weeks, Corley was a healthy scratch multiple times in December. He has a shot to earn far more playing time Year 2, with Garrett Wilson being New York's only sure starter at wide receiver, although it'll likely be a run-first offense spearheaded by QB Justin Fields and RB Breece Hall. Corley at least is capable of helping the run game, as he's built like a running back (5-foot-11, 215) and earned a huge portion of his yards after the catch during a prolific career at Western Kentucky (3,035 receiving yards, 29 TDs). It's unclear, however, if Corley has the speed and finesse skills to separate from NFL cornerbacks. Read Past Outlooks
Signed a one-year, $960,000 contract with the Browns in September of 2025.
Targeted twice in win
WRCleveland Browns
October 20, 2025
Corley caught both of his targets for 17 yards in Sunday's 31-6 win over the Dolphins.
ANALYSIS
Corley was targeted for the first time in three games and was on the field for a season-high 13 snaps. There's a mix of options behind No. 1 wideout Jerry Jeudy, and Corley has as good a chance as any of them to pop in a given week. The issue is Cleveland's offense, which ranks 30th in passing (178.3 yards per game) and scoring (16.1 points per game).
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How do Malachi Corley's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
0.3
 
Air Yards Per Snap
0.04
 
% Team Air Yards
0.1%
 
% Team Targets
0.8%
 
Avg Depth of Target
0.5 Yds
 
Catch Rate
100.0%
 
Drop Rate
0.0%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
8.0
 
% Targeted On Route
33.3%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
2.83
 
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Snap Distribution / Depth Chart
Snap Counts
Snap %
Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2025 WR Snap Distribution
#% of Team Snaps

41685%
23083%
26554%
17363%
20041%
155%
17035%
11742%
327%
3212%
275%
2710%
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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@ Patriots
Sunday, Oct 26th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
91.9
 
Cornerbacks
86.7
 
Safeties
92.9
 
Linebackers
100.5
 
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2024 Fantasy Outlook
The Jets took Corley with the first pick of the third round in the 2024 NFL Draft, 65th overall. He had a prolific college career at Western Kentucky, including 29 TDs over the last three seasons while drawing at least 103 targets each year. Corley mostly caught short passes, with his ability to gain yards after the catch being his standout trait. He's even been compared to Deebo Samuel, though a 4.56 40 at his pro day suggests Corley is a step slower than the 49ers' star receiver. The lack of straight-line speed isn't disqualifying, especially given Corley's strength and bulky frame (5-11, 215). The rookie figures to start his career as New York's third or fourth wide receiver, behind Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams at the very least. Immediate fantasy value thus seems unlikely unless Williams struggles to return from an ACL tear or Wilson misses time with an injury.
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Cleared to face Steelers
WRCleveland Browns
October 10, 2025
Corley (groin) doesn't have an injury designation for Sunday's game against the Steelers, Zac Jackson of The Athletic reports.
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Working through groin injury
WRCleveland Browns
Groin
October 8, 2025
Corley was limited in Wednesday's practice due to a groin injury, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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Makes season debut
WRCleveland Browns
October 6, 2025
Corley had one carry for 11 yards and was not targeted in Sunday's 21-17 loss to the Vikings in Week 5.
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Added to Cleveland's active roster
WRCleveland Browns
September 30, 2025
The Browns signed Corley from the practice squad to the active roster Tuesday.
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Joins Cleveland's practice squad
WRFree Agent
August 27, 2025
The Browns are signing Corley to the practice squad Wednesday, Mike Garafolo of NFL Network reports.
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Unlikely to make team
WRNew York Jets
August 21, 2025
Corley probably won't make the Jets' 53-man roster, according to Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic.
ANALYSIS
Corley has been a disappointment since being drafted 65th overall in 2024, and he has no ties to the new regime the Jets brought in during the offseason. After dealing with injuries during OTAs, Corley has struggled to impress the new staff in training camp and the preseason. If Corley's on the outside looking in come final cuts, the Jets may try to trade him to a team in need of wide receiver help, such as the 49ers or Vikings.
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