Malachi Corley
23-Year-Old
Questionable
Injury Concussion
Est. Return 12/14/2025
2025 Receiving Stats
REC
5
YDS
34
TD
0
AVG
6.8
TAR
6
Rest-of-Season Projections
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
LP on Wednesday, still in protocol
Corley (concussion) will be a limited practice participant Wednesday but is still in concussion protocol, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
ANALYSIS
Corley is making progress in his recovery from a concussion sustained in this past Sunday's loss to the Titans. In order to gain clearance to face the Bears on Sunday, Corley would need to progress to full practice participation by Friday, then be cleared by an independent neurologist.
Corley is making progress in his recovery from a concussion sustained in this past Sunday's loss to the Titans. In order to gain clearance to face the Bears on Sunday, Corley would need to progress to full practice participation by Friday, then be cleared by an independent neurologist.
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Fantasy/Red Zone Stats
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Malachi Corley's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
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Air Yards Per Game
-1.7Air Yards Per Snap
-0.14% Team Air Yards
-0.5%% Team Targets
1.4%Avg Depth of Target
-2.5 YdsCatch Rate
83.3%Drop Rate
0.0%Avg Yds After Catch
8.2% Targeted On Route
19.4%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Dec 14th at 1:00PM
Overall QB Rating Against
86.3
Cornerbacks
91.9
Safeties
86.4
Linebackers
91.1
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2025 Malachi Corley Split Stats
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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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Enters concussion protocol
Corley has entered the league's concussion protocol and will not return to Sunday's game against the Titans, Daniel Oyefusi of ESPN.com reports.
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Negative impact in loss
Corley was not targeted, had one carry for nine yards and returned four kickoffs for 73 yards in Sunday's 26-8 loss to San Francisco in Week 13.
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Minor role in win
Corley caught his lone target for eight yards, had one carry for minus-6 yards and returned two kickoffs for 58 yards in Sunday's 24-10 win over Las Vegas in Week 12.
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Secures two catches in loss
Corley caught both of his targets for nine yards and returned three kickoffs for 75 yards in Sunday's 23-16 loss to the Ravens in Week 11.
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Afforded one target in loss
Corley failed to catch his lone target, had two carries for 32 yards and returned one kickoff for 22 yards in Sunday's 27-20 loss to the Jets in Week 10.
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Unlikely to make team
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.
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.





