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| Personal information | |
|---|---|
| Born: | May 13, 1999 Baton Rouge, Louisiana, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 2 in (1.88 m) |
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 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 | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jalen Jakory Wayne (born May 13, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver. He played college football at South Alabama.
Early life
[edit]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.[citation needed] 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
[edit]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
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad 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 s | 1.54 s | 2.61 s | 4.51 s | 7.43 s | 34.5 in (0.88 m) | 10 ft 4 in (3.15 m) | ||
| Sources:[9][10] | ||||||||||||
Buffalo Bills
[edit]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
[edit]On August 4, 2023, Wayne signed with the Cleveland Browns.[13] On August 27, 2023, Wayne was released by the Browns.[14]
Montreal Alouettes
[edit]Wayne signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 22, 2024.[15]
Green Bay Packers
[edit]Wayne signed with the Green Bay Packers on July 19, 2024.[16] He was released on August 27, 2024, and re-signed to the practice squad.[17][18] He was released on September 10, 2024.[19]
Personal life
[edit]Wayne is the cousin of wide receiver Reggie Wayne.[20][21]
References
[edit]- ^ a b Inabinett, Mark (February 2, 2023). "Prep hoops player pivots to football, lands in Senior Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ McNanna, Cole (May 1, 2023). "Buffalo Bills sign Spanish Fort's Jalen Wayne as undrafted free agent". Gulf Coast Media. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ 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.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (August 6, 2022). "South Alabama's Jalen Wayne comfortable moving into No. 1 receiver role". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (March 22, 2022). "With Jalen Tolbert headed to NFL, it's Jalen Wayne's time at South Alabama". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (February 2, 2023). "South Alabama's Luter, Wayne have homefield advantage for Senior Bowl". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "NFL Draft Profile: Jalen Wayne, Wide Receiver, South Alabama Jaguars". Sports Illustrated. March 13, 2023. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ "Jalen Wayne College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
- ^ "Jalen Wayne Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ "2023 NFL Draft Scout Jalen Wayne College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved August 3, 2023.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (April 29, 2023). "South Alabama's Jalen Wayne signs with Buffalo Bills as undrafted free agent". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Dimmitt, Zach (July 28, 2023). "Bills Sign WR Andy Isabella, Cut Reggie Wayne's Cousin". SI.com.
- ^ "Browns make roster moves – Aug. 4". ClevelandBrowns.com. August 4, 2023.
- ^ "Browns reduce roster to 76". ClevelandBrowns.com. Retrieved August 27, 2023.
- ^ "Jalen Wayne". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. July 19, 2024.
- ^ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
- ^ "Packers sign WR Jalen Wayne to practice squad". Packers.com. August 28, 2024.
- ^ "Packers sign TE Johnny Lumpkin and WR TJ Luther to practice squad". Packers.com. September 10, 2024.
- ^ Stephenson, Creg (February 9, 2023). "South Alabama's Darrell Luter, Jalen Wayne among 319 invited to NFL Combine". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
- ^ Gaughan, Mark (May 20, 2023). "Bills undrafted rookie Jalen Wayne gets high-level tips from famous cousin". The Buffalo News. Retrieved July 26, 2023.