15 Facts About Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle was born on November 25,1998 and is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League.

Jaylen Waddle played college football at Alabama and was drafted sixth overall by the Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jaylen Waddle committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.

Jaylen Waddle returned to the Crimson Tide for his sophomore season in 2019.

Jaylen Waddle recorded 33 receptions for 560 yards and scored six receiving touchdowns.

Jaylen Waddle returned a punt 77 yards for a touchdown against LSU and a kickoff 98 yards for a touchdown against Auburn.

Jaylen Waddle was named first-team All-SEC as a return specialist and was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year.

On October 24,2020, Jaylen Waddle broke his right ankle when he was tackled while returning the opening kickoff in a game against Tennessee.

Jaylen Waddle returned for the National Championship game against Ohio State.

On January 14,2021, Jaylen Waddle announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft.

Jaylen Waddle was drafted sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, reuniting him with his college quarterback Tua Tagovailoa.

On May 14,2021, Jaylen Waddle signed with the Dolphins on a $27.1 million deal.

Jaylen Waddle finished his rookie season with 104 receptions for 1,015 yards and 7 total touchdowns.

Jaylen Waddle finished the season with 75 receptions, 1,356 receiving yards, 8 receiving touchdowns.

Jaylen Waddle finished the season with 18.1 yards per catch which led the league.