Jalen Wayne

Jalen Jakory Wayne (born May 13, 1999) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at South Alabama.

Jalen Wayne
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999
Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S.
Height:6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:Spanish Fort
(Spanish Fort, Alabama)
College:South Alabama (2017–2022)
Position:Wide receiver
Undrafted:2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early life and high school career

Wayne grew up in Spanish Fort, Alabama and attended Faith Academy, where he focused on basketball and was a member of the high school varsity team while he was in eighth grade. He transferred to Spanish Fort High School before the start of his senior year.[1] During his senior season, he brought in 28 catches for 469 yards and 3 touchdowns while also rushing for 279 yards.[2] After graduation, he attended the University of South Alabama.

College career

Wayne played American football with the University of South Alabama. He delayed engagement in athletics his sophomore season after playing in four games.[3] In his junior season, he hauled 33 receptions for 418 yards and 1 touchdown.[1] As a redshirt senior, he caught 53 passes for 630 yards and 2 touchdowns.[4] Wayne used the extra year of eligibility granted to college athletes due to the COVID-19 pandemic and returned to South Alabama for a sixth season.[5] He caught 58 receptions for 815 yards and nine touchdowns in his final season.[6] For his performance he was named Second Team All Sun-Belt.[7] Wayne finished his college career with 152 receptions for 1,980 yards and 14 touchdowns.[8]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jump
6 ft 1+3⁄4 in
(1.87 m)		 210 lb
(95 kg)		 32+1⁄8 in
(0.82 m)		 9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		4.51 s1.54 s2.61 s4.51 s7.43 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 4 in
(3.15 m)
Sources:[9][10]

Buffalo Bills

After not being selected in the 2023 NFL Draft, Wayne signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[11] He was released on July 28, 2023.[12]

Cleveland Browns

On August 4, 2023, Wayne signed with the Cleveland Browns.[13] On August 27, 2023, Wayne was released by the Browns.[14]

Personal life

Wayne is the cousin of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Reggie Wayne.[15][16]

References
  1. Inabinett, Mark (February 2, 2023). "Prep hoops player pivots to football, lands in Senior Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  2. McNanna, Cole (May 1, 2023). "Buffalo Bills sign Spanish Fort's Jalen Wayne as undrafted free agent". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  3. Stephenson, Creg (September 18, 2019). "South Alabama's Jalen Wayne anxious to get back on field vs. UAB after extended absence". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  4. Stephenson, Creg (August 6, 2022). "South Alabama's Jalen Wayne comfortable moving into No. 1 receiver role". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  5. Stephenson, Creg. "With Jalen Tolbert headed to NFL, it's Jalen Wayne's time at South Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  6. Stephenson, Creg (February 2, 2023). "South Alabama's Luter, Wayne have homefield advantage for Senior Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  7. "NFL Draft Profile: Jalen Wayne, Wide Receiver, South Alabama Jaguars". Sports Illustrated. March 13, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  8. "Jalen Wayne". Sports Reference. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  9. "Jalen Wayne Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  10. "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jalen Wayne College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
  11. Stephenson, Creg (April 29, 2023). "South Alabama's Jalen Wayne signs with Buffalo Bills as undrafted free agent". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  12. Dimmitt, Zach (July 28, 2023). "Bills Sign WR Andy Isabella, Cut Reggie Wayne's Cousin". SI.com.
  13. "Browns make roster moves - Aug. 4". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 4, 2023.
  14. "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
  15. Stephenson, Creg (February 9, 2023). "South Alabama's Darrell Luter, Jalen Wayne among 319 invited to NFL Combine". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  16. Gaughan, Mark (May 20, 2023). "Bills undrafted rookie Jalen Wayne gets high-level tips from famous cousin". The Buffalo News. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
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