Malachi Fields Turns Heads at Senior Bowl with Electrifying Play
Malachi Fields didn’t get the spotlight he might’ve hoped for during his lone season at Notre Dame-but at the Senior Bowl, he’s making sure scouts and fans alike remember his name. And if you’ve seen the now-viral clip from practice, you know exactly why.
Fields, a transfer from Virginia, is one of several Notre Dame players participating in this week’s Senior Bowl practices, and he’s making the most of the opportunity. During one-on-one drills, he unleashed the kind of highlight-reel moment that makes evaluators sit up in their chairs-and makes defenders wish the cameras weren’t rolling.
The play? A textbook example of vertical dominance.
Fields torched the corner assigned to him right off the line, then kept his foot on the gas as he blew past the safety who was supposed to provide help over the top. By the time the ball was in the air, Fields had created nearly 10 yards of separation.
That’s not just open-that’s “how did he get that open?” territory.
And he didn’t stop there. The throw was a little off-target, but Fields laid out with full extension, securing a diving catch that had teammates and onlookers buzzing. It was the kind of play that doesn’t just showcase speed and route-running-it highlights body control, ball tracking, and the kind of hands that can bail out a quarterback when needed.
For Fields, this is a reminder of the playmaking ability he flashed at times in South Bend, even if the numbers didn’t quite tell the full story. After transferring from Virginia-where he posted 55 catches for 808 yards and five touchdowns in 2024-Fields entered a Notre Dame offense that leaned heavily on the ground game and had a crowded receiver room.
Still, he made the most of his opportunities. Fields finished the year with 36 receptions for 630 yards, averaging a career-best 17.5 yards per catch and matching his personal high with five touchdowns.
The raw numbers might not jump off the page, but the efficiency speaks volumes. When Fields got the ball, he made it count.
Now, at the Senior Bowl, he's showing what he can do when given space and a chance to shine. This week isn’t just about stats-it’s about standing out in front of NFL decision-makers. And Fields is doing exactly that.
One play doesn’t define a player, but when it comes at the right time, in front of the right eyes, it can change a narrative-or even a draft stock. For Malachi Fields, this week in Mobile is a chance to remind everyone what he’s capable of. So far, mission accomplished.