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Giants Draft Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields
25 Apr
Summary
- Malachi Fields drafted 74th overall by the New York Giants.
- Fields led Notre Dame in yards per catch and receiving touchdowns.
- He excels at contested catches, similar to Michael Pittman.
The New York Giants have selected Malachi Fields as the 74th overall pick in the third round of the 2026 NFL Draft. Fields becomes the tenth wide receiver to be drafted this year.
Fields transferred to Notre Dame for his final collegiate season after spending four years at Virginia, where he served as captain. Despite a less statistically dominant year at Notre Dame compared to his time at Virginia, Fields still led the team with 17.5 yards per catch and five receiving touchdowns.
A 6-4, 222-pound receiver, Fields is noted for his ability to win contested catches, a skill that doesn't rely on elite speed, as shown by his 4.61 40-yard dash time.
Draft analyst Dane Brugler ranked Fields No. 58 in his top 300 big board, comparing his playing style to Michael Pittman and projecting him as a solid No. 2 receiving option.
