The Notre Dame Fighting Irish have been one of the more successful college football programs over the last few years. They have accumulated a lot of talent and after the 2026 Senior Bowl, some players were able to improve their draft stock. One player is seeing their draft stock surge after their performance, so let’s take a closer look at who it is and what one publication is saying about their performance.
Trevor Sikkema believes Malachi Fields will surge up draft boards after the Senior Bowl
Pro Football Focus’s Trevor Sikkema posted an article discussing who has improved their draft stock following the Senior Bowl. One name who was mentioned was Notre Dame Fighting Irish wide receiver Malachi Fields. Below is what he mentioned about Fields’ performance:
“Fields was the best “big” receiver in Mobile. He showed up at 6-foot-4 and 218 pounds, checking all the size boxes you would want for an “X” receiver. However, during practice, he also showed much better body control, precision and quickness with his routes, whether that was comebacks or more vertical routes. He also had one of the best plays of the week, a diving catch 50 yards down the field. He earned a 76.2 receiving grade this season, but his 40th percentile separation score versus single coverage also wasn’t too shabby. He was a mid-round projection going into the week, but we could see him get some early Day 2 love after the Senior Bowl.”
Fields had a solid senior season in 2025 for the Fighting Irish as he recorded 36 catches for 630 yards (17.5 yards per reception) with five receiving touchdowns. It was a bit of a down year compared to the previous two years, but he has been able to showcase his dominance after spending four years with the Virginia Cavaliers before transferring to Notre Dame after four seasons. Fields was able to play well for the American Team in the 2026 Senior Bowl, but it will be intriguing to see how much his draft stock improves as the draft inches closer.
Mel Kiper Jr ranks this player as a top player entering the 2026 NFL Draft
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