FALL 2024 17
BY JEFF WHITE
F
rom the start of Malachi Fields'
football career at the University of Vir-
ginia, his stature made him impossi-
ble to miss on the field. His reticence,
though, often kept him from asserting himself
around his teammates as an underclassman.
"He was a mouse," recalled Adam Mims,
who coaches UVA's wide receivers, "and
that's what I kind of challenged him on: be-
ing a better leader, not only physically on
the field, but verbally. And he's earned the
right to lead on this team.
STEPPING STEPPING
UP UP
Wide Receiver Malachi Fields Has Grown
Into His Role As A Team Leader
Through the first four games of the 2024 season, Fields had
24 catches for 349 yards and 2 touchdowns. He ranked
fourth among ACC players in receptions (6.0) and fifth in
yards per game (87.3). (Photo by Joe Main/courtesy UVA)
