Quick Info
| Profession | American football wide receiver |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 25/11/1998 |
| Age | 27 years |
| Birthplace | Houston, Texas, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Sagittarius |
Latest News about Jaylen Waddle
20/09/2026
Waddle had a 138-yard receiving game in Denver's 20-13 Week 2 win over the Jacksonville Jaguars, with quarterback Bo Nix connecting with him repeatedly. The performance was an early highlight of his first season with the Broncos.
18/03/2026
The Denver Broncos acquired wide receiver Jaylen Waddle and a 2026 fourth-round pick from the Miami Dolphins in exchange for Denver's 2026 first-, third- and fourth-round picks. The trade ended Waddle's five seasons with Miami and made him the Broncos' top receiving addition for the 2026 season. He was introduced at a press conference in Denver shortly after the deal.
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Bio/Wiki
| Summary | Jaylen Waddle is an American professional football wide receiver for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Alabama Crimson Tide and was selected sixth overall by the Miami Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft. He spent his first five NFL seasons with the Dolphins before being traded to the Broncos in March 2026. |
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| Jersey Number | 17 |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| Weight | 185 lb (84 kg) |
| Position | Wide receiver |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Episcopal High School, Bellaire, Texas |
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| College | University of Alabama (2018–2020) |
Relationships & More
| College Roommate | Pat Surtain II, Denver Broncos cornerback, whom he played with and roomed with at Alabama |
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Career
| Draft | 2021 NFL Draft, first round, sixth overall pick by the Miami Dolphins |
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| Miami Dolphins | 2021–2025 |
| Denver Broncos | Acquired from Miami in a March 2026 trade; active roster member since 2026 |
| Contract | Signed a three-year contract with the Dolphins in May 2024 |
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Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. He was selected three spots ahead of his former college roommate, Pat Surtain II, in the 2021 NFL Draft. | |
| 2. He has recorded at least 58 catches and 744 receiving yards in each of his five seasons with the Dolphins. | |
| 3. He is one of 16 players in the NFL to record at least three 1,000-yard seasons since 2021. |
