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The New York Jets made strategic moves in the 2024 NFL Draft, notably selecting Malachi Corley, who has been dubbed the 'YAC King' for his exceptional ability to gain yards after the catch. General Manager Joe Douglas expressed excitement about the addition, noting the team is 'juiced' about Corley's aggressive play style and effectiveness in short-yardage situations. Quarterback Aaron Rodgers also praised Douglas for the draft strategy on the Pat McAfee Show, including trading down to acquire additional picks and selecting Olu Fashanu, whom Rodgers described as a 'great pick.' Head coach Robert Saleh highlighted Corley's fit within the Jets' offensive strategy, emphasizing his physicality and impact.
Malachi Corley is a TACKLE BREAKING MACHINE and that’s why they call him the YAC King. Built thick and has kick with the ball in his hands to fight for extra yards and move the chains. With Garrett Wilson and Mike Williams, Corley is a nice catch and run option for the @jets. https://t.co/7m1QDVg5fT
WR Malachi Corley is not a field stretcher. Did most of his damage underneath -- 38 of 76 catches in 2023 came behind the line of scrimmage. Only 7 catches of 20+ air yards. Had 4 drops, only 8 contested catches. @ESPNStatsInfo #Jets
Aaron Rodgers already ‘excited’ with Jets taking Malachi Corley in NFL draft https://t.co/kSsL73yT5s https://t.co/r1ioGJ3R7A
"A player that treats every single play like his last" @Connor_J_Hughes on the WR the #Jets added in Malachi Corley https://t.co/hwmklJP6Gl
"When I get the ball in my hands I can make special plays happen" #Jets WR Malachi Corley discusses the strengths of his game, who he compares his game to and what it means for Aaron Rodgers to be "excited" to have him Read more: https://t.co/RDCmHwYauC https://t.co/4BTqQaL1xd
WR Malachi Corley's reaction when told that Aaron Rodgers is excited about the pick: "Having someone like that respect my game, it's an unbelievable feeling." #Jets
WR Malachi Corley on a zoom with reporters: "My game is yards at the catch. I think that's my calling card. I think I do it better than anyone else. I think that when I get the ball in my hands, I can make special plays happen. I think I can take a two yard bubble screen 20, 30…
The YAC King comes to the Jets after they select Malachi Corley in the third round. https://t.co/JMaoyEJfJp
"We're juiced, man. Malachi is a guy that you watch his tape and it's hard not to get excited." Joe Douglas, Robert Saleh discuss what the #Jets are adding in WR Malachi Corley Read more: https://t.co/dQ9RFGygWe https://t.co/yH0jDElNMz
#Jets HC Robert Saleh on WR Malachi Corley’s playing style: “If he had a relative sitting at the goal line, he’s just gonna run him over” https://t.co/bwLgW6R3op
Robert Saleh on WR Malachi Corley: "He makes DBs pay. The guy doesn't run out of bounds. I joked with Joe (Douglas) this morning: If he had a relative sitting at the goal line, he's going to run him over, too." Corley on Saleh's comment: "Dang right, I definitely would!" #Jets https://t.co/KGtjlAzJP1
More stats on Corley: Ridiculous production after the catch – dubbed “YAC King,” he has 2,068 YAC since 2021, which is nearly 400 more yards than the next closest player in the FBS (Oregon’s Tez Johnson – 1,676). #Jets
Joe Douglas on Malachi Corley: "We're juiced. ... You watch his tape and it's hard to not get excited. Just an explosive, dynamic player with the ball in his hands." Robert Saleh on Corley: "He's elite with the ball in his hands. He's an angry runner." #Jets
Malachi Corley: averaged 8.8 yards after the catch per reception last season, 2nd in the FBS among players with at least 100 targets, per @ESPNStatsInfo. #Jets WRs had 543 yards after the catch last season, the 2nd-fewest in the NFL.
Robert Saleh said he got a text from QB Aaron Rodgers on the #Jets' pick of WR Malachi Corley: "He's excited."
Breaking down Malachi Corley's fit in the #Jets offense⬇️ @MatthewBerryTMR @croucherJD https://t.co/8l27sat1Xh
Douglas and Saleh say Aaron Rodgers is very happy with the Corley pick. #Jets
Joe Douglas on Corley: "We're juiced, man...He plays with violence and anger." They started making calls midway through the 2nd round. #Jets
Joe Douglas says they’re “juiced” after adding Malachi Corley https://t.co/eWaIsT6uZT
10 minutes on new Jets WR Malachi Corley https://t.co/wlZon0B3u2 He wants to run over your face. Question is - can he graduate from the manufactured touches role to winning as a legit WR in the NFL? https://t.co/xbb0p4qqZO
Malachi Corley was my pick for the @nyjets in the third round of my day two mock. IMO very Deebo Samuel-like: https://t.co/ue795v5oum
#Jets 3rd round pick Malachi Corley caught 26 slot screens in 2023 and 30 in 2022.
Aaron Rodgers is gonna throw so many mf screens to Malachi Corley https://t.co/1wWwPOMrvp
With the No. 65 overall pick in the 2024 @NFLDraft, the @nyjets select Malachi Corley! 📺: #NFLDraft on NFLN/ESPN2/ABC 📱: Stream on #NFLPlus https://t.co/zuoSsCYnIr
#Jets have loved Corley since the Senior Bowl I wrote 'the Rolls-Royce of gadget players' in my report You simply want to find ways to get the ball in this guy's hands
Jets take WKU's Malachi Corley. YAC machine been comped to Deebo Samuel and Golden Tate. “You can’t question how good he is with the ball in his hands. He runs thru tackles and makes people miss. He’s got a lot of physicality in his game and I think he has better receiving skills…
WR Malachi Corley to the Jets could be REALLY fun
Malachi Corley is my WR11. YAC master after the screen pass. Rocked up, strong. High FBI and understands spacing well. Good hands. Didn't run traditional routes. More weapon than WR. Not an elite athlete. Intriguing weapon for the #Jets #HallamAnalysis
Aaron Rodgers, appearing on the @PatMcAfeeShow, offered his take on Olu Fashanu. He called it "a great pick by Joe (Douglas). We trust Joe." More from Rodgers: "It wasn't necessarily the top of the needs, but I know they really loved Olu. I love what Joe did, moving back and…
Aaron Rodgers praises Jets for NFL draft trade, Olu Fashanu pick: ‘Mauler’ https://t.co/0lmYVJP1TF https://t.co/E3CMqYWTga
"I love what Joe Douglas did getting a few more draft picks.. I know that they really loved Olu Fashanu" @AaronRodgers12 #PMSDraftSpectacular https://t.co/4zXdQHni90