WR · DEN · #17
Jaylen Waddle
- Height
- HT 5'10"
- Weight
- WT 182 lbs
- Birth date
- Nov 25, 1998 (age 27.8)
- College
- Alabama
The arc is recovery: WR34, then WR46, now WR23.
Traded from MIA to DEN (Mar 17, 2026).
Dynasty Value Score (DVS)
4,132
Range 3,696–4,362
Based on 2025 production and our 2026 projection
Proven WR in his prime — production and runway both hold.
DVS is our model view, scored on Engine-default half-PPR — not a guaranteed price in your league. Bye weeks and schedule strength are left out on purpose.
2026 Engine Projections
150.6 pts
8.9 PPG · 15.5 games
62 rec · 833.3 rec yds · 5.4 rec TD
Player quality
Why this DVS moved off a raw projection.
Durability ×0.98
One recent short season (games missed). Production already saw the missed games — this is forward risk only.
Process ×0.99
Process residual (not a second production percentile).
Org environment ×1.02
Team pass/rush volume vs league — scheme residual, not a second projection.
Quick answer
Buy lowWaddle caught 64 passes for 910 yards in 2025, finishing WR23. He scored 9% more than his touches said he should. Path runs WR34 → WR46 → WR23 — a bounce-back, not a blank slate. 2026 looks more like a flex than a locked starter. That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery.
NextDyne coverage
Dynasty notes from our blog that mention Jaylen Waddle.
- RankingsNextDyne
5 Breakout Dynasty TEs to Target in 2026
Five 2026 dynasty TE sleepers whose roles or prices have not caught up: a Seahawks TE1 still 19th, a Jaguars 12-game spike, and a Chargers pass-catcher our board currently scores at zero.
- StrategyNextDyne
You're Going for It. Here's Who to Target.
Dynasty contenders should buy the same DVS-ahead vets a rebuild is selling — then filter by the one thing a rebuild can't use: a soft Weeks 15-17 playoff slate.
- StrategyNextDyne
Is De'Von Achane Still a Must-Start With a Brand-New QB?
Miami released Tua, released Tyreek Hill, and traded Waddle. They still paid Achane a record extension. Here's why that matters more than the QB change.
- StrategyNextDyne
Is Bo Nix Undervalued in Dynasty? The Case for a Healthy, Well-Supported QB2
Bo Nix was a top-5 projected scorer sitting 16th in dynasty value. The latest board closed that gap — here is what changed, and what still matters.
- NewsNextDyne
Bo Nix Positive on Ankle Recovery — Dual-Threat Stays On
Bo Nix says his ankle feels normal after two surgeries and he will keep scrambling. What dual-threat upside and injury risk mean for dynasty shares — plus the Taysom Hill explore.
2025 fantasy highlights
Half-PPR points
162.1
PPG
10.1
Positional finish
WR23
Key stats
- Rec: 64 (WR27)
- Rec yds: 910 (WR22)
- Rec TD: 6 (WR18)
2025: 10.1 PPG actual vs 9.3 expected from usage (16 REG weeks, half-PPR) — outperformed by 9%.
Career (Half-PPR)
| Season | Finish | Half-PPR FP | PPG | Rec | Rec yd | Rec TD | Rush yd | Rush TD | Pass yd | Pass TD |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 | WR23 | 162.1 | 10.1 | 64 | 910 | 6 | 28 | — | 8 | — |
| 2024 | WR46 | 120.6 | 8.0 | 58 | 744 | 2 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 2023 | WR34 | 162.6 | 11.6 | 72 | 1014 | 4 | 12 | — | — | — |
| 2022 | WR7 | 221.7 | 13.0 | 75 | 1356 | 8 | 26 | — | — | — |
| 2021 | WR16 | 193.8 | 12.1 | 104 | 1015 | 6 | 3 | 1 | — | — |
Career arc
Dashed bar is the 2026 Engine projection, not a completed season.
Recent games (2025)
| Week | Half-PPR FP | Opp | Script | Rec | Rush | Pass |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2025 W17 | 0.7 | TB | 52 plays · 42% pass | 0 | 7 | 0 |
| 2025 W16 | 9.7 | CIN | 58 plays · 52% pass | 72 · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W15 | 3.6 | PIT | 44 plays · 64% pass | 26 · 2 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W14 | 15.6 | NYJ | 62 plays · 34% pass | 50 / 1 TD · 5 rec | 21 | 0 |
| 2025 W13 | 5.5 | NO | 55 plays · 42% pass | 40 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W11 | 6.7 | WAS | 51 plays · 39% pass | 52 · 3 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W10 | 16.9 | BUF | 53 plays · 40% pass | 84 / 1 TD · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W9 | 11.2 | BAL | 60 plays · 67% pass | 82 · 6 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W8 | 18.4 | ATL | 64 plays · 42% pass | 99 / 1 TD · 5 rec | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 W7 | 2.0 | CLE | 53 plays · 59% pass | 15 · 1 rec | 0 | 0 |
Weekly Half-PPR
Hover a week for the gap.
Dashed line is expected Half-PPR from usage.
Those opponents
Pass yards they allowed per game in 2025, vs league. Plus is easier.
- TB+13% · 255 pass yards
- CIN+9% · 246 pass yards
- PIT+16% · 261 pass yards
- NYJ+1% · 226 pass yards
- NO-13% · 196 pass yards
- WAS+14% · 257 pass yards
- BUF-24% · 170 pass yards
- BAL+15% · 259 pass yards
- ATL-1% · 222 pass yards
- CLE-16% · 189 pass yards
Usage and availability
Snap share
2025 offense · 77.6% mean
target share
Hover a week for the share.
Pass-play participation
80.6%
2025· share of the team’s dropback plays this player was on the field for. Presence, not a charted route rate.
Advanced (2025)
- Broken tackles
- 4
- Avg depth of target
- 13.1
- Drop %
- 4.0%
Durability
- 202314 G · 1 Out
- 202415 G
- 202516 G
- 15.5 projected games — injury history is priced as risk, not a short 2026 slate.
R1 (6 overall) WR · that slot hit at 60.0% in 2010–2023 classes (n=55; contributor 72.7%). Window is the first three NFL seasons.
Next Gen Stats
2025 season · Next Gen Stats · ranks among NGS sample
- Separation
- 2.73yd
- Cushion
- 6.19yd
- YAC above expected
- 0.15yd
- Air yards share
- 38.7%
47th of 85
43rd of 85
57th of 85
4th of 85
Historical comps
Similar age, draft capital, and role — context for outcome bands, not a second DVS.
FAQ
- What is Jaylen Waddle's dynasty value on NextDyne?
- Waddle scores 4,132 out of 10,000. The score blends 2025 production with our 2026 projection. Superflex and TE Premium shift the rankings; the trade calculator shows how.
- What is Jaylen Waddle's 2026 Engine Projection?
- We project 8.9 half-PPR points per game for 2026. That rate feeds Value Score — multiply by games and your league’s scoring if you want a season total.
- How are season fantasy points calculated on this page?
- Season totals and the recent game log use Half-PPR so every public profile matches our Engine board. Your league’s scoring shows up inside the app.
- Should I trade for Jaylen Waddle in dynasty right now?
- That's a buy-low window if the price still reflects the rough year, not the recovery. Run the actual numbers on the dynasty trade calculator before you commit — stance is a starting point, not a price.