When the New York Jets traded up to the No. 65 overall pick in the 2024 NFL draft to select wide receiver Malachi Corley, fans believed they had landed an instant contributor.
Not so fast.
Dubbed the “YAC King” for his ability to gain yards after the catch, Corley struggled to find a role in the Jets’ offense as a rookie.
The Western Kentucky product finished his rookie year with just 83 offensive snaps in nine games. He was a healthy scratch in eight games.
His most notable opportunity came in Week 10 on Thursday Night Football against the Houston Texans, when he committed a costly blunder.