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.
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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
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
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
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Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Oct 12, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive tackle Derrick Harmon (99) takes the field for a game against the Cleveland Browns at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Sep 14, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Troy Fautanu (76) pass blocks against the Seattle Seahawks during the second quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Oct 6, 2024; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers offensive tackle Broderick Jones (77) pass blocks during the first quarter against the Dallas Cowboys at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Barry Reeger-Imagn Images
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Nov 2, 2023; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers quarterback Kenny Pickett (8) passes the ball against the Tennessee Titans during the fourth quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 1, 2024; Cincinnati, Ohio, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers running back Najee Harris (22) reacts after the victory over the Cincinnati Bengals at Paycor Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Katie Stratman-Imagn Images
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Oct 2, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Devin Bush (55) takes the field to play the New York Jets at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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September 22, 2019; Santa Clara, CA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers strong safety Terrell Edmunds (34) during the first quarter against the San Francisco 49ers at Levi’s Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Kyle Terada-USA TODAY Sports
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Sep 8, 2024; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker T.J. Watt (90) celebrate after a sack against the Atlanta Falcons in the fourth quarter at Mercedes-Benz Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Brett Davis-Imagn Images
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Dec 31, 2017; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers cornerback Artie Burns (25) takes the field against the Cleveland Browns during the first quarter at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 28-24. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 1, 2019; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Bud Dupree (48) celebrates a sack against the Cleveland Browns during the fourth quarter at Heinz Field. Mandatory Credit: Philip G. Pavely-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 18, 2016; Cincinnati, OH, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers inside linebacker Ryan Shazier (50) against the Cincinnati Bengals at Paul Brown Stadium. The Steelers won 24-20. Mandatory Credit: Aaron Doster-USA TODAY Sports
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Jan 17, 2016; Denver, CO, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers linebacker Jarvis Jones (95) against the Denver Broncos during the AFC Divisional round playoff game at Sports Authority Field at Mile High. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Dec 8, 2019; Glendale, AZ, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers guard David DeCastro (66) against the Arizona Cardinals at State Farm Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 15, 2015; Pittsburgh, PA, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers defensive end Cameron Heyward (97) on the field for warm-ups before playing the Cleveland Browns at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 30-9. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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Nov 15, 2020; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Steelers center Maurkice Pouncey (53) exits the field after defeating the Cincinnati Bengals at Heinz Field. The Steelers won 36-10. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports
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
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