From now until the 2024 NFL Draft takes place, we hope to scout and create profiles for as many prospects as possible, examining their strengths, weaknesses, and what they can bring to an NFL franchise. These players could be potential top 10 picks, all the way down to Day 3 selections, and priority undrafted free agents. Today, a scouting report on Western Kentucky WR Malachi Corley.
#11 MALACHI CORLEY, WR, WESTERN KENTUCKY (R-JUNIOR) — 5105, 215 LBS.
Senior Bowl Invitee
MEASUREMENTS
| Player | Ht/Wt | Hand Size | Arm Length | Wingspan |
| Malachi Corley | 5105/215 | 9 | 30 7/8 | 75 1/2 |
| 40-Yard Dash | 10-Yard Dash | Short Shuttle | 3-Cone | |
| N/A | N/A | N/A | N/A | |
| Broad Jump | Vertical | Bench Press | ||
| N/A | N/A | N/A |
THE GOOD
— Great size and bulk for the position
— Possesses good play speed and explosiveness
— Gets up to top speed quickly after the catch
— Physical receiver that can beat press coverage
— Menace after the catch, having an aggressive running style
— Stout, compact frame makes it hard to bring his down to the ground
— Arm tackles won’t bring him down
— Has impressive contact balance at the position
— Capable of handling carries in the backfield and jet sweep counters
— Has experience going in motion a lot in WKU’s offense
— Can handle jet sweeps and screen passes well, getting the ball quickly into his hands
— Capable of winning on in-braking routes thanks to his blend of quickness and physicality
— Showed the capability of running more of a route tree and separating at the Senior Bowl
— Played all over the formation in college
— Has strong hands at the catch point
THE BAD
— Lacks that true second gear of speed as well as twitchiness as a route runner
— Can struggle to separate at times from coverage when they get into his chest
— More of a gadget receiver in college than a prototypical outside playmaker
— Had plenty of schemed-up touches and quick hitters rather than running nuanced routes
—Could be pegged as a slot-only receiver at the next level
— Will see an increased level of competition/tackling at the next level
BIO
— Redshirt Junior prospect from Orange City, FL
— Born March 21, 2022 (age 21)
— Rated as a two-star recruit, played basketball and football
— Committed to Western Kentucky as a cornerback but moved to wide receiver
— Played in nine games in 2020 and caught six passes for 65 yards
— Played in all 14 games in 2021 and caught 73 passes for 691 yards and seven touchdowns
— Started all 14 games in 2022 and had 101 catches for 1,295 yards and 11 touchdowns, also had 11 carries for 87 yards
— Started 12 games in 2023 and caught 79 passes for 984 yards and 11 touchdowns
— 2× first team All-CUSA (2022, 2023)
TAPE BREAKDOWN
Malachi Corley was an overlooked recruit coming out of Campbellsville High School in Kentucky, but he quickly made himself into a productive player at the college level and a future NFL draft prospect.