Malachi Corley, the Jets' newest receiver from Western Kentucky, received a warm welcome from Aaron Rodgers, who expressed excitement over the team's third-round pick on social media and in a text to Jets brass.
Corley, who has been compared to 49ers star Deebo Samuel, set a school record at Western Kentucky with impressive stats. Jets GM Joe Douglas and head coach Robert Saleh also noted Rodgers' excitement. Saleh praised Corley's playing style, describing him as an "angry runner" and highlighting his potential to add a new dimension to the team.
Corley's selection garnered praise from others in the NFL community, with one general manager predicting he'll win multiple "angry runs" awards. Corley was live on Instagram when the Jets selected him, and he was seen celebrating with family and friends, already wearing a Jets hat before the announcement.
