2024 Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update: Malachi Corley

The NFL Draft is behind us, rookie drafts are taking place, and as dynasty managers, we are looking ahead to the upcoming season. In our Dynasty Rookie Post-Draft Update series, we break down all the incoming fantasy-relevant rookies, looking at their profiles and where they fit. The basis of the rookie profile involves the usage of STORM analysis, focusing on five key components: Situation, Talent, Opportunity, Risk, and Market.

Situation

Name: Malachi Corley

Position: Wide Receiver

Pro Team: New York Jets

College Team: Western Kentucky

Draft Status: Round three, 65th overall

Corley was a two-star prospect in 2020 out of Kentucky and was ranked as the 303rd cornerback when he left high school. He was not even in the top 3,000 overall prospects according to 247 Sports. All of his offers were from smaller schools and Western Kentucky decided to move him to the offensive side at wide receiver. In his freshman year, he only had six receptions. In 2021 he had a bigger role with 73 catches and 691 yards but was still the third option at receiver.