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Malachi Corley

WR

Malachi Corley came into the league as a 3rd-round selection (65th overall) in 2024, drafted out of Western Kentucky. Now with CLE, he's in his 3rd NFL season. Across 3 NFL seasons, he has totaled 153 rushing yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 215#

College

Western Kentucky

Draft

Rd 3, 65th overall (2024)

Seasons

2024–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
45.8

48th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 0 targets

Role×0.14+0.04
Hands×0.1+0.04
Volume×0.12-0.99
Total EPA×0.22-0.44
EPA/target×0.3+0.04
Yards/target×0.12+0.02

Week 1 projection · @ JAX

Methodology
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec1.8 (0–4)54% 1.5+
Rec yds17.3 (0–35.2)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.3 (0–35.2)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.3 (0–35.2)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.3 (0–35.2)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.3 (0–35.2)55% 15.5+
Rec yds17.3 (0–35.2)55% 15.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–0)7% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speedno data▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burstno data▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agilityno data▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size55▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands53▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat51▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability59▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share55▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share61▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency54▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume6▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026CLE45.86
2025CLE36.6121271179
2024NYJ36.2526316

Career profile

Across 3 NFL seasons on file, Malachi Corley has played in 23 regular-season games, playing for 2 teams: NYJ (2024), CLE (2025–2026).

He has rushed for 153 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 14 passes for 95 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive rushing season was 2025 with CLE: 127 yards and 0 touchdowns in 12 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1JAX—43.2
Week 2TB—42.9
Week 3CAR—43.1
Week 4PIT—43.3
Week 5NYJ—42.7
Week 6BAL—43

Malachi Corley — common questions

What position does Malachi Corley play?
Malachi Corley is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Malachi Corley played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malachi Corley has played for NYJ (2024), CLE (2025–2026).
Where did Malachi Corley go to college?
Malachi Corley played college football at Western Kentucky.
When was Malachi Corley drafted?
Malachi Corley was selected in round 3, 65th overall, of the 2024 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malachi Corley scored?
Malachi Corley has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Malachi Corley's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malachi Corley rated 45.8 for 2026, the 48th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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