Aaron Rodgers is already “excited” to join Malachi Corley, Jets head coach Robert Saleh said … after New York took the receiver from West Kentucky with the 65th pick in the NFL Draft.

Aaron Rodgers is licking his lips at the thought of playing with new Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley next season, head coach Robert Saleh revealed.

Corley, the West Kentucky receiver who has drawn comparisons to San Francisco 49ers star Deebo Samuel, was selected by New York with the 65th overall pick in the third round of the NFL draft on Friday.

Right after the Jets made their pick, star quarterback Rodgers posted an eyes emoji on his X account to seemingly approve of the pick, before texting Saleh to express his excitement about playing with the 22-year-old.

“I already got a message, he’s excited,” Saleh said of Rodgers’ thoughts on the team that drafted Corley.

The New York coach added about his new receiver: “He is elite with the ball in his hands. He’s an angry runner. He obviously calls himself the “YAC KING” and he deserves it. We’ll have it here.

Aaron Rodgers licks his lips at the thought of playing with new Jets wide receiver Malachi Corley (right)

Rodgers posted an eyes emoji on social media after New York chose Corley in the draft

“He definitely has things to work on, but at the same time we like his mindset. We like his style of play. He will bring an extra element that we don’t have to our team.

During his time at West Kentucky, Corley set a school record with 259 career receptions for 2,943 yards and 29 touchdowns.

According to NFL Network’s Peter Schrager, a rival general manager is jealous of the Jets’ selection after claiming the team will “win several angry races this year.”

Earlier this week, Rodgers also appeared to give his lukewarm endorsement to Jets first-round pick Olu Fashanu, although he admitted the team didn’t necessarily need another offensive tackle.

Major moves by the Jets include signing eight-time Pro Bowl selection Tyron Smith, acquiring offensive tackle Morgan Moses from Baltimore and signing former Ravens guard John Simpson. Despite these signings, Fashanu was selected 11th overall by New York after the Jets fell one spot on Thursday night.

“We’ve already made three moves this offseason (to address the offensive line) bringing in John (Simpson) to play guard, Morgan (Moses) to play tackle and Tyron (Smith) to also play guard. tackle position, so it wasn’t necessarily at the top of the needs,” Rodgers said. “But I know they really liked Olu.”

Jets coach Robert Saleh says his QB immediately texts him expressing enthusiasm for Corley

The pick came after the Jets dealt the No. 10 overall selection to the Minnesota Vikings – who chose Michigan quarterback JJ McCarthy.

New York also sent a sixth-rounder (No. 203) to Minnesota, which traded the No. 11 overall pick with a fourth-rounder (No. 129) and fifth-rounder (No. 157) to the Jets.

“I love what (general manager Joe Douglas) did, move back and get a few more picks,” Rodgers said.