Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley picked in 2024 NFL Draft
Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley was the first player from the commonwealth selected in the 2024 NFL Draft.
Corley was picked No. 65 overall in the third round Friday by the New York Jets.
The NFL draft began Thursday and will conclude Saturday. Follow along here.
Here's what you need to know about the players picked in the 2024 NFL Draft:
WR Malachi Corley: New York Jets, third round (No. 65 overall)
College: Western Kentucky
Position: WR
Height and weight: 5-11, 215
High school: Campbellsville (Ky.)
Hometown: Orange City, Florida
What kind of player is he? Corley is a strong, physical receiver who excels at yards after catch. During the last two years, Corley racked up 180 receptions for 2,279 yards and 22 touchdowns — earning all-conference honors both seasons.
Highlights: In 2023, against Louisiana Tech, Corley recorded eight receptions for 208 yards and three touchdowns.
2023 stats: 3,035 receiving yards and 29 touchdowns
Bio: The New York Jets selected Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley with the 65th pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. In 2023, Corley broke the program's career receptions record and finished second in program history in touchdown receptions and third in receiving yards. Here's everything you need to know about Corley.
Highlights:https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_8Gv52DD-U8
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This article originally appeared on Louisville Courier Journal: Western Kentucky wide receiver Malachi Corley picked in 2024 NFL Draft
