Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Malachi Fields

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With less than a month until the 2026 NFL Draft, the Pittsburgh Steelers could look to add more size to their wide receiver room, already featuring two colossal players in DK Metcalf and Michael Pittman.

Enter Notre Dame wide receiver Malachi Fields, a massive human being at 6-foot-4-plus who bullies opposing cornerbacks and plays like a power forward.

Here's a look at Fields' scouting report, containing important information on his bio, strengths, concerns, stats, and highlights.

Malachi Fields, WR, Notre Dame​

• Height: 6 feet 4 1/2 inches
• Weight: 218 pounds
• 40-yard dash: 4.61 seconds
• Projection: Late-second round

Strengths​

• Huge frame (6' 4 1/2", 218 lbs, 32 1/8" arms)
• Insane contested catch ability
• Elite body control
• Reliable hands
• Finds soft spots in zone with ease
• Yards-after-catch ability better than 40-speed suggests

Concerns​

• Slow against press coverage
• Speed needs time to build up
• Struggles with separation vs. tight, physical man coverage

Stats​

• 2021: 11 receptions, 172 yards, 0 touchdowns
• 2022: 5 receptions, 58 yards, 1 touchdown
• 2023: 58 receptions, 811 yards, 5 touchdowns
• 2024: 55 receptions, 808 yards, 5 touchdowns
• 2025: 36 receptions, 630 yards, 5 touchdowns

Highlights​

Here is every one-on-one rep for Notre Dame WR Malachi Fields during the 2026 Senior Bowl: pic.twitter.com/HRkbCYrxzS

— Marcus Mosher (@Marcus_Mosher) January 30, 2026

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