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Malachi Fields

WR

A 3rd-round pick (74th overall) in the 2026 NFL Draft out of Notre Dame; Virginia, Malachi Fields has built an NFL career since. He's currently with NYG, in his 1st season in the league. His size stands out most — the 97th percentile at the position.

Size

6'4", 222#

College

Notre Dame; Virginia

Draft

Rd 3, 74th overall (2026)

Seasons

2026–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
37.3

12th percentile among WRs

6 games · 25 targets

Role×0.14-0.15
Hands×0.1-0.65
Volume×0.12+0.52
Total EPA×0.22-0.81
EPA/target×0.3-1.28
Yards/target×0.12-0.79

2026 attribute card

click a row to see the formula
AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed8▶

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

Burst56▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility24▶

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

Size97▶

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

Receiving

Hands6▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat84▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability77▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share47▶

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

Air-Yards Share53▶

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

Impact

Efficiency8▶

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

Volume74▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026NYG37.36121651

Career profile

Malachi Fields has appeared in 6 regular-season games across 1 NFL season on file, all with NYG.

As a receiver he has caught 12 passes for 165 yards and 1 touchdown.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home4
8
2.0/g
115
29/g
1
Away2
4
2.0/g
50
25/g
0
In division2
4
2.0/g
45
23/g
0
Out of division4
8
2.0/g
120
30/g
1
In wins3
6
2.0/g
96
32/g
1
In losses2
4
2.0/g
49
25/g
0
On turf6
12
2.0/g
165
28/g
1
Indoors1
2
2.0/g
30
30/g
0
Outdoors5
10
2.0/g
135
27/g
1

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1DAL2 rec, 25 yds, 0 TD47.2
Week 2LAR2 rec, 30 yds, 0 TD31
Week 3TEN2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD48.4
Week 4ARI2 rec, 52 yds, 1 TD65.5
Week 5WAS2 rec, 20 yds, 0 TD50.9
Week 6NO2 rec, 19 yds, 0 TD25.7

Malachi Fields — common questions

What position does Malachi Fields play?
Malachi Fields is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Malachi Fields played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Malachi Fields has played for NYG (2026).
Where did Malachi Fields go to college?
Malachi Fields played college football at Notre Dame; Virginia.
When was Malachi Fields drafted?
Malachi Fields was selected in round 3, 74th overall, of the 2026 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Malachi Fields scored?
Malachi Fields has 1 touchdown in the regular-season games on file (1 receiving).
What is Malachi Fields's ScoutIndex Rating?
Malachi Fields rated 37.3 for 2026, the 12th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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Top teammates, last season on file

Drafted in round 3, 2026