Jalen Wayne

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Jalen Wayne
Montreal Alouettes
Position: Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1999-05-13) May 13, 1999 (age 25)
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)
Undrafted: 2023
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
CFL status:American
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Jalen Jakory Wayne (born May 13, 1999) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Montreal Alouettes of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football at South Alabama.

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Early years

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

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 span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-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 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]

Montreal Alouettes

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

Personal life

Wayne is the cousin of Pro Football Hall of Fame wide receiver Reggie Wayne. [16] [17]

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  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.
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