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Steelers 2026 NFL Draft scouting report: WR Malachi Fields

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As the Pittsburgh Steelers prepare for the 2026 NFL Draft, here is a scouting report for wide receiver Malachi Fields of Notre Dame.

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 For up-to-date Steelers coverage, including any offseason moves, follow us on X @TheSteelersWire and give our Facebook page a like. This article originally appeared on Steelers Wire: Steelers NFL Draft scouting report: Malachi Fields, Notre Dame