Jaylen Waddle - Bio, Net Worth, Age, Parents, Salary, Height, Awards

Jaylen Waddle is an American footballer who is currently playing in the position of wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Alabama and was drafted sixth overall by the Dolphins in the 2021 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut against New England Patriots on 12th September 2021 and his first big breakthrough came in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers, finishing with 137 receiving yards as the Dolphins won 33–10. He finished his rookie season with 104 receptions for 1,015 yards and 7 total touchdowns. His jersey number is #17 for his current team. 

What is Jaylen Waddle Famous For?

• Jaylen Waddle is an NFL footballer from Texas. 
• He is famous for playing as a wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins of the NFL. 

When was Jaylen Waddle born?

Jaylen Waddle was born on November 25, 1998. He is from Houston, Texas, the USA. He holds an American nationality and his ethnicity is African-American. His zodiac sign is Sagittarius and he follows the Christianity religion. His present age is 24 as of 2022. He is the son of his mother, Iesha Redmon, and his father whose identity is still to get revealed yet. Amber Allen and Aspen Redmon are two of his three older sisters while the name of his third sister isn’t disclosed. He attended Episcopal High School in Bellaire, Texas, and then committed to the University of Alabama to play college football.

Jaylen Waddle NFL Career

High School Career

• As a senior at Episcopal High School, he played in the U.S. Army All-American Game. Then, he committed to the University of Alabama to play college football. He made the selection on National Signing Day of 2018 and chose the Crimson Tide. 

College Career

• Jaylen was named the SEC Freshman of the Year after recording 45 receptions for 848 yards and seven touchdowns as a true freshman at Alabama in his 2018 season. He then returned to the Crimson Tide for his sophomore season in 2019 and recorded 33 receptions for 560 yards and scored six receiving touchdowns. He was named first-team All-SEC as a return specialist and was named SEC Special Teams Player of the Year.
• Waddle broke his right ankle when he was tackled while returning the opening kickoff in a game against Tennessee on 24th October 2020. He then returned for the National Championship game against Ohio State. 
• He then announced that he would forgo his senior season and enter the 2021 NFL Draft. 

Professional Career

• Waddle was drafted sixth overall in the 2021 NFL Draft by the Miami Dolphins, reuniting him with his college quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. On 14th May 2021, he signed with the Dolphins on a $27.1 million deal. 
• In his debut NFL game, he faced off against former Alabama teammate QB Mac Jones and the New England Patriots where he caught 4 of his 6 targets for 61 receiving yards, and also caught his first NFL receiving touchdown on a 3-yard pass from Tua Tagovailoa in the 17–16 win against the New England Patriots on 12th September 2021. 
• He got his first big breakthrough in Week 12 against the Carolina Panthers, finishing with 137 receiving yards as the Dolphins won 33–10. He then became known for his waddling celebrations after touchdowns, inspired by his last name. 
• He set the NFL rookie record for receptions in a season with 104, beating Anquan Boldin's old record of 101 in his 16th game during the season. He then ended his rookie season with 104 receptions for 1,015 yards and 7 total touchdowns. 

Jaylen Waddle Awards and Achievements

• PFWA All-Rookie Team (2021)
• CFP national champion (2020)
• SEC Special Teams Player of the Year (2019)
• SEC Freshman of the Year (2018)
• First-team All-SEC (2019)
• Second-team All-SEC (2020)

NFL record

• Most receptions by a rookie (104)

How much is Jayden Waddle's Net Worth?

Jayden Waddle is an NFL footballer who is currently playing for the Miami Dolphins whose net worth is believed to have between $1 million - $5 million as of 2022. On May 14, 2021, he signed with the Dolphins on a $27.1 million deal. In 2022, he will make a base salary of $825,000 and a roster bonus of $1,066,182, while carrying a cap hit of $6,155,908 and a dead cap value of $22,161,266. His main source of wealth comes from an NFL career. His main source of welath comes from his football career. He lives a lavish lifestyle at present with his career earnings. 

Who is Jaylen Waddle's Girlfriend?

Jaylen Waddle is an unmarried man and he is still to get married. He has hidden his personal life from the media. There is no information regarding his girlfriend and dating history. He is concentrating on his career rather than being in a relationship. His sexual orientation is straight and he is not gay. 

How tall is Jaylen Waddle?

Jaylen Waddle, the NFL wide receiver, has a tall height of 1.78 m. His well-maintained body weight measures 83 KG. He has got a healthy body right now and he frequently goes to the gym to maintain his body. His eye color is black and his hair color is also black. His body type is athletic.