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 contract with the Browns in September of 2025.
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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Corley and Gage Larvadain were both signed to the active roster to give the Browns much-needed depth at wide receiver after Cedric Tillman (hamstring) and DeAndre Carter (knee) were both placed on injured reserve. Corley joined the Browns' practice squad in late August after failing to make the Jets' 53-man roster at the end of training camp. The 2024 third-rounder logged just three catches (on six targets) for 16 yards along with two carries for 26 yards across nine regular-season games during his rookie campaign as a member of the Jets.
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Cleveland BrownsBrowns 2025 WR Snap Distribution
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Overall QB Rating Against
78.2
 
Cornerbacks
75.4
 
Safeties
82.7
 
Linebackers
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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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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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Waived by Jets
WRFree Agent
August 26, 2025
The Jets waived Corley on Tuesday, NFL reporter Jordan Schultz reports.
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Shaky case for roster spot
WRNew York Jets
August 22, 2025
Corley didn't catch either of his two targets in Friday's 19-17 preseason loss to the Eagles. He also had 51 yards on two kickoff returns.
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One catch in preseason opener
WRNew York Jets
August 10, 2025
Corley caught one of two targets for eight yards and had a 31-yard kickoff return in Saturday's 30-10 preseason win over the Packers.
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Back at practice
WRNew York Jets
July 23, 2025
Corley (undisclosed) participated in Wednesday's practice, Zack Rosenblatt of The Athletic 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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