Jets could find perfect Garrett Wilson complement in Senior Bowl standout

Easy is the best way to describe Malachi Fields’ week in Mobile.

Routes looked smooth, catches looked routine, and contested situations rarely felt... well, contested. The Notre Dame product put together one of the most complete Senior Bowl performances at his position, reinforcing why he should be firmly in the Day 2 conversation, and why the New York Jets make a lot of sense as a potential landing spot.

Fields checked in with verified size at 6-foot-4, and unlike many receivers with that frame, he consistently plays to it. His production at Notre Dame spoke for itself, and his path there matters as well.

After beginning his career at Virginia, Fields thrived in two different offensive systems and in multiple roles, giving evaluators confidence in his adaptability. That versatility showed up all week, whether he was working vertical, moving the chains underneath, or blocking on the perimeter.

For the Jets, that blocking component shouldn’t be overlooked. Whether Breece Hall is still the focal point of the ground game in 2026 or the offense evolves in a different direction, wide receivers who can expand the run game matter.

Fields takes pride in that aspect of his game, consistently fitting up defenders and sustaining blocks on the outside, and that alone should help him see the field early.

Malachi Fields could be a perfect complement to Garrett Wilson for the Jets

As a receiver, though, Fields profiles as an immediate complement to Garrett Wilson. While Wilson brings dynamic separation and creativity, Fields provides size, catch-point dominance, and reliability across all three levels.

On 2nd-and-5 or 3rd-and-4, Fields gives a quarterback a clean, defined target. In the red zone, his ability to shield defenders and win above the rim changes play-calling options. Scouts love big receivers who play to their stature, and Fields absolutely does.

What truly separated him in Mobile among a crowded group of talented pass-catchers, however, was his route nuance. During one-on-one periods — when many 6-foot-4 receivers default to fades and back-shoulder routes — Fields consistently snapped off intermediate routes with precision.

A 12-yard hitch highlighted his ability to sink his hips, decelerate, and drive back to the football, creating real separation at his size.

The Jets still need clarity at quarterback, but the foundation around that future passer is coming together. With a reinforced offensive line, a true WR1 in Wilson, and the potential addition of Fields, New York would be building an offense with size, versatility, and potential answers in every situation.

Now, it's about answering the decades-long question of finding a common presence to lead a huddle beyond one year.