Malachi Fields Scouting Report

Malachi Fields has all of the physical traits, from height and weight to speed and quickness, to be a dominant X-receiver in the NFL.

Draft Grade: Round 2 - Winning Starter

Strengths:

Versatility: Fields’ size, fluid movements, and power allow him to be an alignment-versatile receiver and be highly productive.

Explosive Plays: Whether it's short catches that he converts into explosive run-after-the-catch situations or deep passes that he hauls in, Fields can create explosive plays for an offense.

Contested Catch/Strong Hands: Fields thrives in high-traffic, contested catch situations where he does a great job of extending his hands for a wide catch radius and body control. He also shows the focus to track the football and haul in the pass with multiple defenders in his area.

RAC: The combination of Fields' overall size with his quickness and power makes him a difficult tackle for defenders in the open field. 

Concerns:

Top-End Speed: What is his top-end speed? Can he consistently separate vertically to be used as a deep threat?

Route Running: Fields can benefit from becoming a more detailed route runner to help him create separation from top NFL defensive backs.