Jaylen Waddle
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Jaylen Waddle
Height
5-10
Weight
182
College
Alabama
Position
WR
Class
Junior
Home town
Houston
91.0/100
Player Rating
3
PositionRank (WR)
4.29
FortyYD Time
Receptions
28
Rec YDs
591
Rec TDs
4
Rec AVG
21.1
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Jaylen Waddle WR Alabama | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

Jaylen Waddle WR Alabama
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report

ROLE: Slot Receiver
Last Updated: 03/22/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*)
Age: 25.10 DOB: 01/25/1999
Measurables:
Height: 5-10 (13%*) Weight: 182 (10%*)
Forty: 4.29 (O) (98%*)
0% 100%
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other (HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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ROLE: Slot Receiver
Last Updated: 03/22/2021
Draft Year: 2021
40 time: 4.29 seconds (98%*)
Age: 25.10 DOB: 01/25/1999
Measurables:
0% 100%
Height: 5-10 (13%*) Weight: 182 (10%*)
Forty: 4.29 (O) (98%*)
(C) - NFL Combine (P) - Pro Day (O) - Other
(HS) -Estimated from High School Combine
For an explanation of how the (HS) data is calculated see this article
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Overall Rating: 91.0 / 100
Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced
Defense Rating:
78%
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QB Rating When targeted: 158.3
Hands:
78%
Short Receiving:
90%
Intermediate Routes:
94%
Deep Threat:
96%
Blocking:
65%
DRAFT PROJECTION: 1st - Top 10
Overall Rank: #10 Position rank: #3
College Games: 33 College Snaps: 971
Grade: 4 ESPN  Stars 4 ESPN  Stars ESPN RATING: 85/100
College Combine Results
OVR Rank: #10 Pos Rank: #12 State Rank: #9
College Combine Results
Grade: 247 Sports 4  Stars 247 Sports 95 Stars 247 RATING: 95/100
Grade: 5 Stars 5 Stars RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
Miami Dolphins Drafted: 2021: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 6 (MIA)

Another Crimson Tide receiver looking to get selected alongside teammate DeVonta Smith (and to follow in the footsteps of Henry Ruggs III and Jerry Jeudy who were top 15 picks last year). Jaylen is a smooth runner with top-end speed and great playmaking ability (especially impressive after the catch). "Waddle, one of the fastest prospects in this draft, could be the go-to target in new (Eagles) coach Nick Sirianni's offense," ESPN's Mel Kiper is quoted as saying. "He was one of college football's most electric receivers over the past three seasons, even if he was overshadowed at times by teammates Henry Ruggs. Some players and coaches think Waddle is even faster than former Alabama WR Henry Ruggs (mentioned above). With a 4.27 second forty-yard dash, Ruggs is one of the fastest players in the NFL.

One surprising area about Waddle’s game is that, despite his small size, his highlights include an array of circus catches where he uses his freakish athletic ability to loft himself into the air downfield managing to beat DBs who are much taller than him.

In college, he was rarely challenged by corners - who usually played with a big cushion while trying to defend him. This is unlikely to be the case in the pro's where he is likely to be pressed on a regular basis and we have no idea how he will react

He has added value on returns where he can be an immediate threat. Had limited tape for 2020 after suffering an ankle injury that required surgery in October.

He is viewed as top 15 pick with some viewing him as the next Tyreek Hill.

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How other scouting services rate Jaylen Waddle (Overall Rank)

All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
10.9
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
3.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance. For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.

*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.