Jaylin Lane

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Jaylin Lane
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Lane with the Washington Commanders in 2025
No. 83 – Washington Commanders
Positions Wide receiver  • Punt returner
Roster statusActive
Personal information
Born (2002-05-01) May 1, 2002 (age 23)
Spartanburg County, South Carolina, U.S.
Height5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school Clover
College
NFL draft 2025: 4th round, 128th overall pick
Career history
Awards and highlights
Career NFL statistics as of Week 2, 2025
Receptions 2
Receiving yards13
Return yards 50
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Joshua Jaylin Lane (born May 1, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver and return specialist for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Middle Tennessee Blue Raiders and Virginia Tech Hokies. Lane was selected by the Commanders in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

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Early life

Lane was born on May 1, 2002, in Spartanburg County, South Carolina. [1] As a senior at Clover High School, he had 76 receptions for 1,611 yards and 30 touchdowns. [2] Lane played under his father, Brian, who served as head coach. [3] [4] He committed to Middle Tennessee State University to play college football. [5]

College career

Lane played 54 games of college football as a wide receiver and return specialist. He played for the Blue Raiders of Middle Tennessee State University from 2020 to 2022, recording 124 receptions for 1,528 yards and 10 touchdowns. He transferred to play for the Hokies of Virginia Tech in 2023, playing in 24 games over two season and recording 79 receptions for 1,004 yards and eight touchdowns. [6] [7]

College statistics
YearTeamGReceivingKick returnsPunt returns
RecYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTDRetYdsAvgTD
2020 Middle Tennessee 7131229.411327421.1–11010.0–
2021 Middle Tennessee 124246611.141328521.9–1929515.51
2022 Middle Tennessee 116994013.651125423.1–181528.4–
2023 Virginia Tech 124153813.1611818.0–5316.2–
2024 Virginia Tech 123846612.3212121.0–2424510.21
Career [8] 542032,53212.5183985210.9–6773310.92

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 Bench press
5 ft 9+3⁄4 in
(1.77 m)		191 lb
(87 kg)		31+3⁄4 in
(0.81 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		4.34 s1.50 s2.52 s4.12 s6.75 s40.0 in
(1.02 m)		11 ft 0 in
(3.35 m)		14 reps
All values from NFL Combine [9] [10]

Lane was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fourth round (128th overall) of the 2025 NFL draft. [11] He signed his four-year rookie contract on May 9, 2025. [12]

References

  1. ↑ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2025 NFL Draft Guide" . The Athletic . The New York Times . Retrieved April 20, 2025.
  2. ↑ ALL-GAZETTE OFFENSIVE PLAYERS OF THE YEAR: Clover quarterback-receiver duo lead program to new heights
  3. ↑ Hughes, Joe (September 12, 2019). "Creating his own 'Lane'". Gaston Gazette. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  4. ↑ Zietlow, Alex (October 24, 2019). "Clover head coach Brian Lane and his son, Jaylin, embark on final football run together". Rock Hill Herald. Retrieved July 25, 2025.
  5. ↑ MTSU football adds much-needed depth at multiple positions on early signing day
  6. ↑ How Virginia Tech transfer additions of Jaylin Lane, Derrick Canteen impact Hokies
  7. ↑ Lane, Felton taking leadership role in Hokies receiver room
  8. ↑ "Jaylin Lane". College Football Reference. Sports Reference . Retrieved May 12, 2025.
  9. ↑ "Jaylin Lane Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  10. ↑ "Jaylin Lane College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 28, 2025.
  11. ↑ "Commanders draft WR Jaylin Lane with 128th overall pick". www.commanders.com. Retrieved April 26, 2025.
  12. ↑ Selby, Zach (May 9, 2025). "Commanders sign Lane, Medrano, Croskey-Merritt to rookie deals". Commanders.com. Retrieved May 9, 2025.
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