In a strategic move during the 2024 NFL Draft, the New York Jets traded up to secure the first pick of the third round, selecting Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley. The Jets acquired the 65th overall pick from the Carolina Panthers, exchanging their 72nd and 157th picks for it. Corley, known for his impressive after-catch abilities, recorded 1,658 yards after catch since 2022, the highest among wide receivers, and was the 5th-most in YAC yards in 2023. His 2023 season stats included 79 receptions, 984 yards, and 11 touchdowns, earning him the nickname 'YAC King'. This acquisition is seen as a significant addition to bolster the Jets' receiving corps, which averaged the second-fewest YAC last year, especially with Aaron Rodgers as quarterback.
Jets trade up with Carolina for WR Malachi Corley https://t.co/qezhbXLm2L
Jets trade up, pick receiver Malachi Corley in third round of NFL draft https://t.co/BT4lkB8z7n https://t.co/KLwmdqzV38
#NFLDraft: The #Jets traded with Panthers to move up in Round 3 and took WR Malachi Corley from Western Kentucky. https://t.co/9tXRAS4UoS
Panthers and Jets make a trade. Carolina sends 65 to NYJ for 72 and 157. Like music, the fifth round is back in the Carolinas.
Jets trade up to take Malachi Corley with first pick of third round. https://t.co/8zYGTvRpGV
New #Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley last season: - 79 catches, 894 yards, Conference USA-leading 11 TD receptions. - First-team All-Conference USA. - Set Western Kentucky record with 259 career receptions. https://t.co/ErevY1eQgk
Trade comp: The Jets traded picks 72 and 157 for the 65th pick, where they took WR Malachi Corley. #Jets
Jets select WR Malachi Corley with the No. 65 overall pick. • Most catches in school history (259) • 5th-most YAC yards among all WRs in 2023, per @PFF Jets WRs averaged the 2nd-fewest YAC last year.
PICK: With the first pick in the third round, the #Jets select WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky '23 stats: 79 receptions, 984 yards, 11 TD. Ran only 4.56 at pro day, but excellent YAC. His nickname is "YAC King."
Jets trade up to select Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley to kick off Round 3 of 2024 NFL Draft https://t.co/ko6JxobZde https://t.co/OqvgpWi7T8
Aaron Rodgers' newest receiver: Western Kentucky's Malachi Corley with the top pick in Round 3. https://t.co/vULPDUEj3P
NYJ gets Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley to begin the Third Round. https://t.co/NqDerwpfXf
Jets traded up to Carolina’s spot at the opening pick of the third round and selected Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley. Jets had been looking to trade up throughout the day for Corley and got it done to open round three.
#Jets trade up to move into the top of the third round and they select at No. 65 overall: WR Malachi Corley, Western Kentucky Aaron Rodgers and NY's offense get a playmaker. https://t.co/FzZZtPGGXQ
WR Malachi Corley to the Jets could be REALLY fun
Jets are drafting Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley, per @Schultz_Report Rodgers gets another weapon in the third-round 🔥 https://t.co/CyWvGcGM1m
Jets are drafting Western Kentucky Malachi Corley, per @Schultz_Report Rodgers gets another weapon in the third-round 🔥 https://t.co/W88f1Q8uO8
N.Y. Jets Select WR Malachi Corley 65th Overall ✈️ 1,658 Yards AFTER Catch Since 2022 (1st Among WRs) https://t.co/anQWeSgIYP
The #Jets have selected Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley with the 65th pick. https://t.co/DCN9kXbAiO
Jets select Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley with the first pick of the third round
Panthers and Jets make a trade. Carolina sends 65 to NYJ for 72 and 157. Like music, the fifth round is back in the Carolina.
The #Jets traded up with Carolina and are taking Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley. A pass-catcher for Aaron Rodgers. https://t.co/BLL70HOq3X
Jets get — 65 Panthers get — 72, 157 https://t.co/VFwqPH1Nkt
Source: Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley to the #Jets https://t.co/IjkwtvTMwT
Panthers trading back again. https://t.co/NlI6XX0Tlv
Trade! Jets on clock
Trade! The #Jets are on the clock now.