Jaylen Waddle fantasy outlook: Should you draft Dolphins WR in 2024?

Jaylen Waddle took a step backward in fantasy football last year but still recorded a solid WR34 finish, despite missing three games. He enters a relatively similar situation with the Miami Dolphins ahead of the 2024 NFL season and should have a good opportunity to bounce back. Here's where his fantasy outlook currently stands.

Should you draft Dolphins WR Jaylen Waddle in 2024?

Jaylen Waddle

Jaylen Waddle has the luxury of playing in one of the best passing offenses in the NFL, but the issue is that he is the Miami Dolphins' WR2 behind Tyreek Hill. His situation gives him a relatively safe floor but also limits his overall upside a bit. In his three seasons so far, he has finished as the WR34, WR7 and WR16.

While he shares the field with one of the best overall wide receivers, Waddle has still exceeded 100 targets and 1,000 yards in all three of his seasons with the Dolphins. This makes him a reliable option in 2024 fantasy football drafts due to his consistent volume in a favorable offensive system.

Jaylen Waddle 2024 fantasy outlook, ADP and 2023 stats

Waddle recorded his lowest totals in many receiving categories during the 2023 season, but some of that is due to playing in a career-low 14 games. His output was still solid, including 72 receptions on 104 targets for 1,014 yards and four touchdowns.

Considering this stat line, along with a WR34 finish, is Waddle's worst in three seasons, it demonstrates that he has a safe floor and plenty of upside for the 2024 fantasy football season. He ranks as the WR21 and 39th overall player this year, according to his ADP, so he is a solid WR2 to target in drafts.

Is Jaylen Waddle a good pick in fantasy football this year?

The Dolphins have one of the most favorable offensive systems for wide receivers in coach Mike McDaniel's dynamic passing scheme. This helps Waddle's overall outlook for the 2024 season, as well as his established chemistry with quarterback Tua Tagovailoa. Despite missing three games and playing behind Tyreek Hill, he still exceeded 100 targets and 1,000 yards last year.

His volume and output, despite what was considered to be a down season for Waddle, make him an intriguing pick this year. He also scored a career-low four touchdowns last season, so it's reasonable to expect that number to improve. If it does, he makes for a valuable pick at his current ADP.

Where should you draft Jaylen Waddle this year?

Who Should I Draft

Jaylen Waddle ranks as the WR21 and 39th overall player in 2024 fantasy football drafts, according to his current ADP. This means that he can be targeted in the fourth round of most formats to ideally serve as a WR2 on many rosters. His situation on the Dolphins suggests that he has more upside than most other players at a similar ADP.

Sportskeeda's Who Should I Draft tool recommends selecting Waddle in favor of some other veterans who also serve as the second option on their NFL teams, such as DeVonta Smith and Cooper Kupp. He also has higher projections than DJ Moore, who is the WR1 for his team but plays in a crowded offense with a rookie quarterback. Waddle is a solid pick at his 2024 ADP.