Malachi Corley

Career StatsD-

Year	Team	GP	Rec	Yards	TD
Career		22	14	95	—
2025		13	11	79	0
2024		9	3	16	0

Current Contract

Contract Value Index (CVI)

The Browns secured solid value with Malachi Corley's one-year, $1.1M deal, earning a B CVI that reflects smart roster building at the depth receiver position. At just over $1M annually, Cleveland is paying appropriate money for a depth piece who can contribute in specific packages without breaking the bank or creating long-term salary cap complications. The short-term structure is particularly shrewd given Corley's early career stage, allowing the Browns to evaluate his development within their system while maintaining maximum roster flexibility for 2025. This low-risk, potential-reward contract gives Cleveland a young receiver option without the commitment concerns that typically come with multi-year deals for unproven players. While Corley may not move the needle immediately as a featured target, the Browns identified a player whose skill set could complement their existing receiving corps at a price point that makes perfect sense for both parties in this market.

Performance Analysis

Malachi Corley earns a D- grade as a young receiver whose transition from college to the NFL has been rocky. The former Western Kentucky standout was known as "YAC King" in college, but translating that after-catch ability to the pros requires getting open first. His route-running needs significant refinement to create the separation needed against NFL corners. Cleveland's passing attack is rebuilding, which gives Corley opportunities that other teams might not provide. The raw tools — speed, strength after the catch — are real, but the complete receiver package isn't there yet.