Brian Baldinger: New York Giants' Malachi Fields 'a true X receiver'

The New York Giants bolstered their wide receiver depth by selecting former Notre Dame standout Malachi Fields in the third round of the 2026 NFL draft. Fields is an explosive route runner with excellent size and athleticism. At 6-foot-4 and 223 pounds, he could quickly emerge as a candidate for the Giants' No.

2 receiver role during training camp this summer, especially with veteran Darius Slayton recovering from core-muscle surgery. Retired offensive lineman and current NFL analyst Brian Baldinger recently broke down some of Fields’ Notre Dame highlights on the Giants' YouTube channel . Baldinger praised the rookie for his size and blocking ability, while declaring him a true X receiver.

"He's a true X receiver," Baldinger said. "Also, because of his size, he could be an excellent blocker. Obviously, Jeremiyah Love -- the third pick in the draft by the Arizona Cardinals -- many of his big runs were because Fields saw what was happening and was able to eliminate one of the players.

Excellent blocker when given the opportunity. The Giants got themselves a true X receiver in the third round. " Fields could begin to shine as early as Giants rookie minicamp this weekend.