Will

Mallory

The Colts tight ends led the team in yardage, with Mallory totaling 47 yards and Kylen Granson totaling 62 yards. The rookie Mallory saw usage over the middle of the field as a big target to fight for yards. Gardner Minshew and the Colts were slow in moving the ball, so Mallory had a big piece of a small pie against the Falcons. It was only Mallory’s second career-game of at least four catches, though that trend is unlikely to continue when Michael Pittman returns to action. Mallory is best left off the fantasy radar the rest of the season.

Mallory (6’4/239) was a consistent producer at Miami, hovering around 300 receiving yards for three years before posting a 42-538-3 line as a fifth-year senior. He led the Canes in catches and yards while spending most of his time as an inline tight end. Despite being attached to the line or in the slot on occasion, Mallory struggled as a run-blocker, ranking just shy of dead last in run-blocking grade among Power Five tight ends according to Pro Football Focus. At the combine, Mallory cruised to a 4.54 Forty and excelled in the broad (122 inches) and vertical (36.5 inches) jumps. Mallory may need to put on weight to improve as a blocker at the next level, but that could sap his difference-making speed. He will likely be viewed as a part-time player in the NFL.

Mallory (6'5/245) had surgery back in March for his shoulder, but the team has announced he’s ready to return to practice and will play when the season starts. The fifth-year senior is coming off his best season, where he had a career-high 30 catches and 347 receding yards. The bulk of those numbers came when Tyler Van Dyke took over at quarterback, and with him being the Day 1 starter this year, we should see Mallory getting consistent opportunities.

“The shoulder’s doing good,” Mallory said, according to 247Sports. “I’m basically full-go now. It’s good to be back. I missed being out there in the spring with the guys, but if feel good now and we’re getting after it summer workouts.” Due to the shoulder issue Mallory was left to do a lot of “mental reps” during the spring, which was also the case for starting QB D’Eriq King (torn ACL). According to the junior tight end, who will be of even greater importance the Hurricanes with Brevin Jordan in the NFL, he and King have been able to strengthen their bond during the offseason. Mallory finished the 2020 season with a 22-329-4 receiving line, and he should be a part of the conversation for the Mackey Award during the preseason.

Mallory (6'5/245) underwent minor shoulder surgery earlier this offseason. This past season, the junior logged a 22-329-4 receiving line. Presumably, he’ll be good to go for August camp, but if that’s not the case, we’ll pass along word. Mallory is a prime candidate to see a statistical bump this coming season, as TE Brevin Jordan is draft-bound and there will be catches available in the fall.

Jordan (6'3/245) has not appeared in a game since he injured his shoulder during the Hurricanes’ October 10 loss at Clemson. With the junior sidelined for wins over Pitt and Virginia fellow junior Will Mallory ascended into the starting role, and he caught four passes for 109 yards and two touchdowns in those games. Both Mallory and Jordan will be available for the Hurricanes’ matchup with NC State Friday night.

Jordan (6'3/245) injured his shoulder during the Hurricanes’ October 10 loss at Clemson, and he was held out of this week’s 31-19 win over Pitt as a result. The junior tight end’s absence opened the door for Will Mallory, who caught two passes for 51 yards and two touchdowns on Saturday. Should Jordan not be able to play against Virginia, Mallory would be in line for another start.

Mallory (6'5/230) started in place of injured TE Brevin Jordan and made the most of his opportunity by catching touchdown passes of six and 45 yards. The performance marks season highs in both receptions and yards, as he only caught three passes for 32 yards entering the game. His best moment came on his 45-yard touchdown reception when D’Eriq King hit him on a well designed streak up the left seam. His future usage will depend on Jordan’s availability when Miami hosts UVA next Saturday.

Jordan (6'3/245) was knocked out of last weekend’s loss at Clemson in the third quarter due to the injury, and he’ll need at least one more week to heal. As a result of the junior’s absence Will Mallory will shift into the starting tight end role.

Jordan (6'3/245) missed some time during the preseason with an undisclosed injury, which meant even more first-team reps for Mallory. Mallory looked good in camp, so it should come as no surprise that the Hurricanes are going with co-starters despite Jordan being the player more often mentioned with regard to the NFL. They’ll combine to give new starting QB D’Eriq King one of the best tight end groups in college football to work with this fall.