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Jalen Wayne
Profile
PositionWide receiver
Personal information
Born (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 27)
Marion, Louisiana, U.S.
Listed height6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High schoolSpanish Fort
(Spanish Fort, Alabama)
CollegeSouth Alabama (2017–2022)
NFL draft2023 (undrafted)
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Awards and highlights
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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

Early life

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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

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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

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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

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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

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

Montreal Alouettes (first stint)

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Wayne signed with the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL) on January 22, 2024.[15]

Green Bay Packers

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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]

Montreal Alouettes (second stint)

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Wayne was signed by the Alouettes again on January 20, 2025.[20] He was released on July 13, 2025.[21]

Personal life

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Wayne is the cousin of wide receiver Reggie Wayne.[22][23]

References

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  1. 1 2 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 (March 22, 2022). "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 College Stats, School, Draft, Gamelog, Splits". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved August 2, 2024.
  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. ↑ "Jalen Wayne". Footballdb.com. Retrieved February 25, 2024.
  16. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. July 19, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Packers announce roster moves". Packers.com. August 27, 2024.
  18. ↑ "Packers sign WR Jalen Wayne to practice squad". Packers.com. August 28, 2024.
  19. ↑ "Packers sign TE Johnny Lumpkin and WR TJ Luther to practice squad". Packers.com. September 10, 2024.
  20. ↑ Dupont, Francis (January 20, 2025). "The Alouettes ink two former NFLers". montrealalouettes.com. Retrieved March 27, 2025.
  21. ↑ "Montreal Alouettes release American REC Jalen Wayne". 3DownNation. July 13, 2025. Retrieved October 22, 2025.
  22. ↑ Stephenson, Creg (February 9, 2023). "South Alabama's Darrell Luter, Jalen Wayne among 319 invited to NFL Combine". AL.com. Retrieved July 26, 2023.
  23. ↑ 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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