Giants Trade Up for Towering WR Malachi Fields

0:00It's April 25th. This is NFL News Today, powered by AI, your gridiron update. I'm Cory with the story. The New York Giants just snagged Y receiver Malachi Fields from Notre Dame, with a 74th pick in the 2026 NFL Draft. They didn't even have a third round selection, so they cut a deal with the Cleveland Browns to move up and grab him. That third round pick got traded away last year, when the Giants jumped ahead to draft quarterback Jackson Dart. Looking into day two, rumors swirl that they needed another weapon for their young QB, and boom, they delivered. Fields stands six B-4 inches tall, weighs 218 pounds, and balled out last season with 36 catches for 630 yards and five touchdowns. Over his college days at Virginia and Notre Dame, he racked up 165 receptions, 2479 yards, and 16 scores. The Giants beefed up other spots with their first three picks, focusing on needs across

1:00the board before doubling down on receiver depth. Fans and analysts are split on the trade-up. Some love the size and upside for Dart, others question the cost. As the draft has settles, this move arms the Giants offense with fresh firepower, setting the stage for Dart to sling it deep next fall.