Where did the Giants draft Malachi Fields?

The Giants selected Fields in the third round, 74th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up with Cleveland to get him.

What college did Malachi Fields play for?

Fields played four seasons at Virginia (2021-2024) before transferring to Notre Dame for his final college season in 2025.

What is Malachi Fields' role with the Giants?

Fields is being used as the Giants' No. 2 wide receiver behind Malik Nabers, playing roughly 72% of offensive snaps in his Week 1 debut.

How did Malachi Fields perform in his NFL debut?

Fields caught two of four targets for 25 yards in the Giants' 28-20 Week 1 win over the Cowboys.

How tall is Malachi Fields?

Fields stands 6-foot-4 1/2 and weighs 218 pounds, with a 6-foot-7 wingspan.

Malachi Fields

Wide receiver · Rookie season

Updated 22 hours ago

Height: 6-4
Weight: 222
Age: 23
College: Notre Dame; Virginia
Drafted: 2026 · R3 P74
Exp: R

Overview

Malachi Fields played 50 of 69 offensive snaps, about 72%, in his regular-season debut, the Giants' 28-20 Week 1 win over Dallas, catching two passes on four targets for 25 yards. The Giants drafted Fields in the third round, 74th overall, in 2026, trading their 105th and 145th picks plus a 2027 fourth-round pick to Cleveland to move up for him.

Fields played four seasons at Virginia, catching 55 passes for 808 yards and five touchdowns as a senior, before transferring to Notre Dame for his final college season in 2025, where he added 36 catches for 630 yards and five touchdowns. At 6-foot-4 1/2 and 218 pounds with a 6-foot-7 wingspan, he brings size to a receiver room built around Malik Nabers.

His Week 1 snap share suggests the Giants are already using him as their No. 2 receiver behind Nabers rather than a developmental rookie.

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Frequently asked

Where did the Giants draft Malachi Fields?: The Giants selected Fields in the third round, 74th overall, in the 2026 NFL Draft, trading up with Cleveland to get him.
What college did Malachi Fields play for?: Fields played four seasons at Virginia (2021-2024) before transferring to Notre Dame for his final college season in 2025.
What is Malachi Fields' role with the Giants?: Fields is being used as the Giants' No. 2 wide receiver behind Malik Nabers, playing roughly 72% of offensive snaps in his Week 1 debut.
How did Malachi Fields perform in his NFL debut?: Fields caught two of four targets for 25 yards in the Giants' 28-20 Week 1 win over the Cowboys.
How tall is Malachi Fields?: Fields stands 6-foot-4 1/2 and weighs 218 pounds, with a 6-foot-7 wingspan.

Also at wide receiver:Malik Nabers, Darnell Mooney, Braxton Berrios, Charlie Jones