NFL Draft: The Athletic Mocks Malachi Corley To Cleveland In Round 2

Joe Londergan | Apr 9, 2024

Dec 18, 2023; Charlotte, NC, USA; Western Kentucky Hilltoppers wide receiver Malachi Corley (11) / Jim Dedmon-USA TODAY Sports

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April's NFL Draft will give hundreds of prospects from all levels of college football, including the Group of Five, the chance to make the jump to the pro game. That includes Western Kentucky's highly touted receiver Malachi Corley.

The Athletic's Nick Baumgardner published his latest mock draft on Monday. In it, Baumgardner projects that Corley will be the #54 overall selection by the Cleveland Browns. That would make Corley the 22nd selection of the second round.

"Corley’s value extends beyond pass catching — his yards-after-catch potential makes him a possible run-game factor, too," Baungardner noted.

Corley finished his college career with 259 catches for 3035 yards with 29 touchdown grabs. He also carried the ball 15 times in the last two seasons for 98 yards over the last two seasons. He was a two-time All-CUSA selection for Tyson Helton's Hilltoppers.

The NFL Draft is set to begin on April 25 in Detroit, Michigan.

Published Apr 9, 2024

JOE LONDERGAN

Joe covers college sports from the Group of Five ranks and beyond. He has worked in the sports industry since 2008, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Louisville, and a Master's degree from Seattle University.