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Jaylen Waddle
WRDenver Broncos
5'10" · 182 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 6 · 84 GP · Alabama · Rd 1, Pick 6 (2021)
Jaylen Waddle
WRDenver Broncos
5'10" · 182 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 6 · 84 GP · Alabama · Rd 1, Pick 6 (2021)
5'10" · 182 lbs · Age 27 · Yr 6 · 84 GP · Alabama · Rd 1, Pick 6 (2021)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 18, 2025, Questionable (Ribs) · 4 months ago.
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2026 Season
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FP/G
6.3
Tgt/G
3.7
Rec/G
38.0
Rec YDs/G
0.2
Rec TDs/G
68%
Snap%
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Jaylen Waddle is a 6th-year wide receiver for the Denver Broncos. Listed at age 27, 5'10", 182 lbs. Drafted in the 1st round (6th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft out of Alabama. In 2026 he played 6 games and recorded 22 receptions, 228 receiving yards, 1 receiving TDs, ranking 31st among NFL WRs. Across 84 games over 6 seasons, his career totals include 395 career receptions, 5,267 career receiving yards, 27 career receiving TDs. Current Madden NFL overall rating: 85. Browse Jaylen Waddle's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Tgt | Rec | Ct% | Rec Yds | Yds/G | Rec TD | Rush Yds | Rush TD |
|---|
| 2026 | 6 | 38 | 22 | 57.9 | 228 | 38.0 | 1 | 23 | 0 |
| 2025 | 16 | 100 | 64 | 64.0 | 910 | 56.9 | 6 | 28 | 0 |
| 2024 | 15 | 83 | 58 | 69.9 | 744 | 49.6 | 2 | 12 | 0 |
| 2023 | 14 | 104 | 72 | 69.2 | 1,014 | 72.4 | 4 | 12 | 0 |
| 2022 | 17 | 117 | 75 | 64.1 | 1,356 | 79.8 | 8 | 26 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 140 | 104 | 74.3 | 1,015 | 63.4 | 6 | 3 | 1 |
| Total | 84 | 582 | 395 | 67.9 | 5,267 | 62.7 | 27 | 104 | 1 |
| Avg | 14.0 | 97.0 | 65.8 | 877.8 | 4.5 | 17.3 | 0.2 |
Next Gen Stats: Receiving
Avg. separation at catch and YAC-over-expected isolate route-running and after-the-catch skill from raw target volume.
| Yr | Tm | Tgt | Rec | Yds | TD | Catch | Sep | Cush | YAC+ | Air |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DEN | 38 | 22 | 228 | 1 | 57.9% | 3.90 | 7.4 | -0.25 | 9.2 |
| 2025 | MIA | 100 | 64 | 910 | 6 | 64.0% | 2.73 | 6.2 | +0.15 | 12.3 |
| 2024 | MIA | 83 | 58 | 767 | 2 | 69.9% | 3.42 | 4.8 | +0.04 | 9.4 |
| 2023 | MIA | 104 | 72 | 1014 | 4 | 69.2% | 3.42 | 6.7 | +1.13 | 10.0 |
| 2022 | MIA | 117 | 75 | 1356 | 8 | 64.1% | 2.97 | 5.8 | +2.82 | 12.0 |
| 2021 | MIA | 140 | 104 | 1015 | 6 | 74.3% | 3.34 | 6.5 | +0.35 | 6.8 |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Receiving
YBC/YAC splits, average depth of target, drops, and broken tackles. Passer rating when targeted captures how often the QB throws their way and how well it works.
| Yr | Tm | G | Tgt | Rec | ADoT | YBC/R | YAC/R | BTk/R | Drop % | Rate |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | DEN | 3 | 20 | 11 | 12.4 | 10.20 | 3.50 | 0.091 | 5.0% | 79.2 |
| 2025 | MIA | 16 | 100 | 64 | 13.1 | 10.70 | 3.60 | 0.063 | 4.0% | 84.2 |
| 2024 | MIA | 15 | 83 | 58 | 10.0 | 8.80 | 4.10 | 0.000 | 9.6% | 90.6 |
| 2023 | MIA | 14 | 104 | 72 | 10.1 | 8.20 | 5.80 | 0.083 | 3.8% | 101.2 |
| 2022 | MIA | 17 | 117 | 75 | 11.8 | 11.30 | 6.80 | 0.053 | 6.0% | 119.5 |
| 2021 | MIA | 16 | 140 | 104 | 7.1 | 5.50 | 4.20 | 0.038 | 5.7% | 87.6 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability92%
2026 Season100%
Shutdown Seasons0 of 5