Source + player page
Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz fantasy football takes on Jaylen Waddle
Every source-backed video insight STACKED has extracted from Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz about Jaylen Waddle.
10
Insights
10
Positive
0
Negative
Insight ledger
All Fantasy Football with Ian Hartitz insights about Jaylen Waddle
PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
Jaylen Waddle was drafted in round four as one of the Bama teammates alongside DeVonta Smith.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Analyst secured Jaylen Waddle as part of a strong receiver room in the draft.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Jaylen Waddle was selected in the borderline wide receiver one tier early in the draft.PositiveValueJul 18, 2026
Waddle should be valued closer to elite receivers like DeVonta Smith, Amon-Ra St. Brown, and Chris Olave rather than his current low-end WR1 pricing.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Waddle has "monster season written all over him" with his best season potentially still ahead despite past issues with McDaniel in Miami. The Broncos' high pass volume (led NFL in pass attempts) provides a strong fit for his upside.PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
The Broncos throw the ball a ton, with Bo Nix leading the NFL in pass attempts, providing volume for Waddle.PositiveMatchupJul 18, 2026
Waddle gets a favorable Week 17 matchup against the 49ers, which is relevant for playoff correlation strategy.PositiveRoleJul 18, 2026
Waddle no longer has Tyreek Hill competing for targets, opening up more receiving volume in the Broncos offense.PositiveProjectionJul 18, 2026
Waddle is ranked as a low-end WR2 and should be closer to guys like DeVonta Smith, Lad, and Ibuka in draft rankings; his best season could still be ahead of him despite past injuries.PositiveProjectionJul 15, 2026
Jaylen Waddle has been moved up in rankings and is part of the wide receiver consideration in this draft.