Jaelon Darden, WR, North Texas. Ranked #133 overall on the 2021 consensus board (Round 4 projection); Tampa Bay drafted him in Round 4, pick 129.
Player Production
Career USAGEHow often this player was on the field compared to others at the position. Listed as USG below
★ All‑Pro · † Pro Bowl
14FRINGE
| Yr | Team | W-L | REC YDS | TD | REC | SNP% | USG |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | TB | 13-4 | 43 | — | 6 | 16% | 18 |
| '22 | TB | 8-9 | 26 | — | 2 | 12% | 12 |
| '23 | CLE | 11-6 | — | — | — | — | — |
| '24 | CLE | 3-14 | 6 | — | 1 | 10% | 11 |
| Rookie Contract | — | 75 | — | 9 | 14% | 14 | |
| Career | — | 75 | — | 9 | 14% | 14 | |
Special Teams
| Yr | Team | ST SNP% | ST SNAPS | PR | PR YDS | KR | KR YDS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| '21 | TB | 33% | 84 | 19 | 142 | 18 | 359 |
| '22 | TB | 23% | 83 | 33 | 345 | 3 | 67 |
| '23 | CLE | 29% | 9 | 4 | 39 | 2 | 42 |
| '24 | CLE | 23% | 80 | 32 | 309 | 11 | 296 |
| Career | 27% | 256 | 88 | 835 | 34 | 764 | |
Size & Length
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Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Height
5'7 ⅝"
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Frame profile.
Weight
174 lbs
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Body mass profile.
Arm Length
30.625"
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Length profile.
Hand Size
8.75"
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Grip profile.
Athletic Profile
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Value
Range Profile
Avg/BelowGoodGreatClass Peers *All WR in the 2021 draft class.
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Context
Speed & Explosion
40 Yard Dash
4.47 sec.
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Speed over distance.
Vertical Jump
35.5"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Broad Jump
122"
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Explosiveness and leg strength.
Agility
10 Yard Split
N/A
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Initial burst.
3 Cone
6.66 sec.
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Agility and change of direction.
Short Shuttle
3.98 sec.
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Flexibility, burst, and balance.
Strength
Bench Press
N/A
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Upper-body strength.
CHALKTALK
Jaelon Darden leads all WRs from the 2021 draft class in career receiving yards.