The New York Jets’ draft room erupted in a symphony of cheers and jubilation as the team welcomed Malachi Corley with open arms in the third round of the NFL Draft. Team owner Woody Johnson expressed his unrestrained delight, confiding to Corley, “We’ve been sweating about you for the last two hours. We wanted to trade with people and everything else, but we couldn’t get you. We’re so happy. We saw your tape. We love you. We can’t wait to meet you tomorrow.”
The Jets’ unwavering determination to acquire Corley was evident in their willingness to part with their third-round pick and a fifth-rounder to move up in the draft order. General manager Joe Douglas echoed Johnson’s excitement, exclaiming to Corley, “Dawg, I am so freakin excited. I can’t wait to see you hunting DBs with the ball in your hands, oh my god. You represent everything we are all about. Toughness, violence, anger. I can’t tell you how excited I am big dawg.”
Head coach Robert Saleh chimed in, expressing the team’s grand vision for Corley’s role within the organization. “We have a tremendous vision of how you’re going to be used here, and I can’t express to you how excited we are,” Saleh conveyed.
Corley’s impressive collegiate career at Western Kentucky, where he set a school record with 259 career receptions for 2,943 yards and 29 touchdowns, has earned him the moniker “YAC KING.” His dynamic playstyle has drawn comparisons to San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel.
The Jets’ future Hall of Fame quarterback, Aaron Rodgers, shared his own enthusiasm for Corley’s addition to the roster, posting on social media and sending a text message to Jets brass after the pick was made. With five picks remaining in the draft, the Jets are poised to continue bolstering their squad for the upcoming season.
