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'''Malachi Corley''' (born March 21, 2002) is an ] ] for the ] of the ](NFL). He played ] at ], earning all-conference honors in 2022 and 2023. '''Malachi Corley''' (born March 21, 2002) is an American professional ] ] for the ] of the ] (NFL). He played ] at ], earning all-conference honors in 2022 and 2023.


==Early life and high school== ==Early life==
Corley initially grew up in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/louisville/Article/Campbellsville-two-sport-star-camps-twice-with-U-of-L-football-133010347/|title=Campbellsville two-sport star camps twice with U of L football|first=Jody|last=Demling|website=]|date=June 19, 2019|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref> He later moved to Kentucky and attended ], where he played basketball and football.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wku.rivals.com/news/in-state-product-malachi-corley-is-a-true-diamond-in-the-rough|title=In-State Product Malachi Corley is a True Diamond in the Rough|first=Casey|last=Warner|website=]|date=November 23, 2019|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> As a junior, he had 95 tackles and two interceptions on defense as a cornerback while also rushing for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns and catching 41 passes for 863 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/louisville/article/louisville-football-scott-satterfield-malachi-corley-campbellsvi-135226525/|title=State's second-leading scorer trips again to Louisville|first=Jody|last=Demling|website=]|date=September 6, 2019|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> Corley initially grew up in ].<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/louisville/Article/Campbellsville-two-sport-star-camps-twice-with-U-of-L-football-133010347/|title=Campbellsville two-sport star camps twice with U of L football|first=Jody|last=Demling|website=]|date=June 19, 2019|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref> He later moved to Kentucky and attended ], where he played basketball and football.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wku.rivals.com/news/in-state-product-malachi-corley-is-a-true-diamond-in-the-rough|title=In-State Product Malachi Corley is a True Diamond in the Rough|first=Casey|last=Warner|website=]|date=November 23, 2019|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> As a junior, he had 95 tackles and two interceptions on defense as a cornerback while also rushing for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns and catching 41 passes for 863 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://247sports.com/college/louisville/article/louisville-football-scott-satterfield-malachi-corley-campbellsvi-135226525/|title=State's second-leading scorer trips again to Louisville|first=Jody|last=Demling|website=]|date=September 6, 2019|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref>


==College career== ==College career==
Corley was recruited to play cornerback at Western Kentucky, but was moved to wide receiver during preseason practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wkuherald.com/69388/sports/corley-leading-receiving-corps-in-third-year-on-the-hill/|title=Corley leading receiving corps in third year on the Hill|first=Camden|last=Bush|work=WKU Herald|date=November 10, 2022|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> He played in nine games and caught six passes for 65 yards during his freshman season at Western Kentucky, which did not count against his eligibility because of coronavirus pandemic.<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Jared |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Corley coming on strong in second season with Tops |url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/corley-coming-on-strong-in-second-season-with-tops/article_a8ef22ae-1197-58f8-adc9-07fe6cd06983.html |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> He had 73 receptions for 691 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/corley-reed-roommate-connection-works-in-wku-|title=Corley, Reed roommate connection works in WKU opener|work=]|date=August 27, 2022|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref> Corley was named first-team All-Conference USA as a redshirt sophomore after catching 101 passes for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/tops-corley-evans-get-first-team-all-c-usa-spots/article_ef0db67b-d62d-5b2c-aa02-76b295b057f4.htm|title=Tops' Corley, Evans get first-team All-C-USA spots|work=]|date=December 6, 2022|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4129783/2023/01/27/wku-football-austin-reed-transfer-portal/|title=How WKU kept Austin Reed after transfer portal trip by nation’s leader in passing yards|first=Chris|last=Vannini|website=]|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.on3.com/news/that-dude-is-like-deebo-samuel-meet-the-group-of-5-wide-receiver-viewed-by-nfl-scouts-as-an-early-round-nfl-draft-prospect/|title=‘That dude is like Deebo Samuel’: Meet the Group of 5 wide receiver viewed by NFL scouts as an early-round NFL draft prospect|first=Matt|last=Zenitz|website=On3.com|date=June 13, 2023|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> Corley was recruited to play cornerback at Western Kentucky, but was moved to wide receiver during preseason practices.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://wkuherald.com/69388/sports/corley-leading-receiving-corps-in-third-year-on-the-hill/|title=Corley leading receiving corps in third year on the Hill|first=Camden|last=Bush|work=WKU Herald|date=November 10, 2022|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref> He played in nine games and caught six passes for 65 yards during his freshman season at Western Kentucky, which did not count against his eligibility because of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=MacDonald |first=Jared |date=September 29, 2021 |title=Corley coming on strong in second season with Tops |url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/corley-coming-on-strong-in-second-season-with-tops/article_a8ef22ae-1197-58f8-adc9-07fe6cd06983.html |access-date=May 16, 2023 |website=]}}</ref> He had 73 receptions for 691 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/corley-reed-roommate-connection-works-in-wku-|title=Corley, Reed roommate connection works in WKU opener|work=]|date=August 27, 2022|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref> Corley was named first-team All-Conference USA as a redshirt sophomore after catching 101 passes for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns.<ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.bgdailynews.com/sports/wku/tops-corley-evans-get-first-team-all-c-usa-spots/article_ef0db67b-d62d-5b2c-aa02-76b295b057f4.htm|title=Tops' Corley, Evans get first-team All-C-USA spots|work=]|date=December 6, 2022|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://theathletic.com/4129783/2023/01/27/wku-football-austin-reed-transfer-portal/|title=How WKU kept Austin Reed after transfer portal trip by nation’s leader in passing yards|first=Chris|last=Vannini|website=]|date=January 27, 2023|access-date=May 16, 2023}}</ref><ref>{{cite web|url=https://www.on3.com/news/that-dude-is-like-deebo-samuel-meet-the-group-of-5-wide-receiver-viewed-by-nfl-scouts-as-an-early-round-nfl-draft-prospect/|title=‘That dude is like Deebo Samuel’: Meet the Group of 5 wide receiver viewed by NFL scouts as an early-round NFL draft prospect|first=Matt|last=Zenitz|website=On3.com|date=June 13, 2023|access-date=July 26, 2023}}</ref>


==Professional career== ==Professional career==
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Corley was drafted by the ] in the third round (65th overall) of the ].<ref>{{Cite web |last=Sanders |first=Dylan |date=2024-04-27 |title=New York Jets trade up, select WR Malachi Corley with No. 65 overall pick |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/jets/news/new-york-jets-traded-up-select-malachi-corley-dylan9 |access-date=2024-05-28 |website=SI.com |language=en-US}}</ref>

On July 18, 2024, Corley signed his four-year rookie contract with the Jets.<ref name="e950">{{cite web | last=Allen | first=Eric | title=WR Malachi Corley Signs Rookie Contract with Jets | website=New York Jets | date=2024-07-18 | url=https://www.newyorkjets.com/news/malachi-corley-signs-rookie-contract-jets | access-date=2024-12-20}}</ref>

On October 31, in the Texans’ Week 9 matchup against the ], Corley fumbled just before the goal line after celebrating prematurely, ruling out his own 19-yard touchdown and turning the ball over. <ref name="r928">{{cite web | last=Waszak Jr. | first=Dennis | title=Jets rookie Malachi Corley has TD overturned after he drops ball before goal line vs. Texans | website=AP News | date=2024-11-01 | url=https://apnews.com/article/jets-texans-corley-af7ca72333d1d55b0c1ab25d76ba43b4 | access-date=2024-12-20}}</ref>

==Personal life==
Corley's cousin is former NFL running back ], who played 2 games for the ] in 2013.<ref name="b167">{{cite web | last=Riccette | first=Billy | title=5 things to know about new Jets WR Malachi Corley | website=Jets Wire|publisher=USA Today | date=2024-04-26 | url=https://jetswire.usatoday.com/lists/jets-draft-5-things-to-know-malachi-corley/ | access-date=2024-10-19}}</ref>


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Latest revision as of 22:37, 22 December 2024

American football player (born 2002)

American football player
Malachi Corley
refer to captionCorley in 2024
No. 14 – New York Jets
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (2002-03-21) March 21, 2002 (age 22)
Orange City, Florida, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:Campbellsville (Campbellsville, Kentucky)
College:Western Kentucky (2020–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / round: 3 / pick: 65
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 4, 2024
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:4
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Malachi Corley (born March 21, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the New York Jets of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Kentucky, earning all-conference honors in 2022 and 2023.

Early life

Corley initially grew up in Orange City, Florida. He later moved to Kentucky and attended Campbellsville High School, where he played basketball and football. As a junior, he had 95 tackles and two interceptions on defense as a cornerback while also rushing for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns and catching 41 passes for 863 yards and 14 touchdowns on offense.

College career

Corley was recruited to play cornerback at Western Kentucky, but was moved to wide receiver during preseason practices. He played in nine games and caught six passes for 65 yards during his freshman season at Western Kentucky, which did not count against his eligibility because of the coronavirus pandemic. He had 73 receptions for 691 yards and seven touchdowns in 2021. Corley was named first-team All-Conference USA as a redshirt sophomore after catching 101 passes for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle
5 ft 10+5⁄8 in
(1.79 m) 		207 lb
(94 kg) 		32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m) 		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		 4.56 s 1.59 s 2.63 s 4.22 s
All values from Pro Day

Corley was drafted by the New York Jets in the third round (65th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft.

On July 18, 2024, Corley signed his four-year rookie contract with the Jets.

On October 31, in the Texans’ Week 9 matchup against the Houston Texans, Corley fumbled just before the goal line after celebrating prematurely, ruling out his own 19-yard touchdown and turning the ball over.

Personal life

Corley's cousin is former NFL running back Jeff Demps, who played 2 games for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2013.

References

  1. Demling, Jody (June 19, 2019). "Campbellsville two-sport star camps twice with U of L football". 247Sports.com. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  2. Warner, Casey (November 23, 2019). "In-State Product Malachi Corley is a True Diamond in the Rough". Rivals.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  3. Demling, Jody (September 6, 2019). "State's second-leading scorer trips again to Louisville". 247Sports.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  4. Bush, Camden (November 10, 2022). "Corley leading receiving corps in third year on the Hill". WKU Herald. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  5. MacDonald, Jared (September 29, 2021). "Corley coming on strong in second season with Tops". Bowling Green Daily News. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  6. "Corley, Reed roommate connection works in WKU opener". Bowling Green Daily News. August 27, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  7. "Tops' Corley, Evans get first-team All-C-USA spots". Bowling Green Daily News. December 6, 2022. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  8. Vannini, Chris (January 27, 2023). "How WKU kept Austin Reed after transfer portal trip by nation's leader in passing yards". The Athletic. Retrieved May 16, 2023.
  9. Zenitz, Matt (June 13, 2023). "'That dude is like Deebo Samuel': Meet the Group of 5 wide receiver viewed by NFL scouts as an early-round NFL draft prospect". On3.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  10. "2024 NFL Draft Scout Malachi Corley College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 15, 2024.
  11. Sanders, Dylan (April 27, 2024). "New York Jets trade up, select WR Malachi Corley with No. 65 overall pick". SI.com. Retrieved May 28, 2024.
  12. Allen, Eric (July 18, 2024). "WR Malachi Corley Signs Rookie Contract with Jets". New York Jets. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  13. Waszak Jr., Dennis (November 1, 2024). "Jets rookie Malachi Corley has TD overturned after he drops ball before goal line vs. Texans". AP News. Retrieved December 20, 2024.
  14. Riccette, Billy (April 26, 2024). "5 things to know about new Jets WR Malachi Corley". Jets Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 19, 2024.

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