Jaylin Noel
 Noel with the Iowa State Cyclones in 2024 | |
| No. 82 – Houston Texans | |
|---|---|
| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | September 4, 2002 Kansas City, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
| Weight: | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Park Hill (Kansas City) |
| College: | Iowa State (2021–2024) |
| NFL draft: | 2025: 3rd round, 79th pick |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Jaylin Noel (born September 4, 2002) is an American professional football wide receiver for the Houston Texans of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Iowa State Cyclones and was selected by the Texans in the third round of the 2025 NFL draft.
Early life
[edit]Noel attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri. As a junior, he recorded 42 receptions for 769 yards and nine touchdowns.[1] A three-star recruit, Noel committed to play college football at Iowa State University, over offers from Nebraska, Kansas State, and Wisconsin.[2][3]
College career
[edit]In his first season, Noel tallied 39 catches for 269 yards.[4] The following season against Texas, Noel scored his first career touchdown.[5] In addition, against Baylor, Noel posted a then career-high 120 receiving yards.[6] Noel finished his sophomore season with 60 receptions, 572 yards, and three touchdowns.[7][8] His 60 receptions were tied for fourth most in the Big 12.[9] As a junior, he recorded 66 receptions for 820 yards and seven touchdowns.[10]
College statistics
[edit]| Season | Games | Receiving | |||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| GP | Rec | Yards | Avg | TD | |
| 2021 | 13 | 39 | 269 | 6.9 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 60 | 572 | 9.5 | 3 |
| 2023 | 12 | 66 | 820 | 12.4 | 7 |
| 2024 | 14 | 80 | 1,194 | 14.9 | 8 |
| Career | 51 | 245 | 2,855 | 11.7 | 18 |
Professional career
[edit]| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 10+1⁄4 in (1.78 m) |
194 lb (88 kg) |
29+1⁄2 in (0.75 m) |
8+3⁄4 in (0.22 m) |
4.39 s | 1.51 s | 2.55 s | 4.17 s | 6.82 s | 41.5 in (1.05 m) |
11 ft 2 in (3.40 m) |
23 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine[11][12] | ||||||||||||
Noel was selected with the 79th pick of the 2025 NFL draft by the Houston Texans.[13] Noel was drafted with the pick that the Texans acquired from the Washington Commanders in a trade for Laremy Tunsil.
References
[edit]- ^ Potoczny, Israel (June 4, 2020). "SIX STAR RECRUITING SPOTLIGHT: Jaylin Noel (2021)". Six Star Football. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Gabriel, Parker (May 31, 2020). "Husker receiver target Noel picks Iowa State". JournalStar.com. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Stuve, Sam. "Wide receiver Jaylin Noel commits to Iowa State". Iowa State Daily. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "Noel, Freyler Ready To Lead After Stellar Rookie Seasons". Iowa State University Athletics. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "Jaylin Noel's big receiving day against Texas included his first TD reception". The Des Moines Register. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Gazette, Rob Gray Special to the Globe. "Noel could be X-factor for Iowa State against No. 22 Texas". Globe Gazette. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Gray, Rob. "Noel could be X-factor for Iowa State against No. 22 Texas". Globe Gazette. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ "Iowa State wideout Jaylin Noel talks leadership, Spring impressions and more". CycloneAlert. Retrieved April 30, 2023.
- ^ Gray, Rob. "College football: Jaylin Noel poised to become Iowa State's top option at receiver". Globe Gazette. Retrieved May 7, 2023.
- ^ Gustafson, Jeremy (May 30, 2024). "Iowa State standouts Jaylin Noel, Tamin Lipsey Return as YSS Ambassadors -". Retrieved July 9, 2024.
- ^ "Jaylin Noel Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ "Jaylin Noel College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 1, 2025.
- ^ Swartz, Gabe (April 25, 2025). "Park Hill's Jaylin Noel picked by Houston in 3rd round of 2025 NFL Draft". KCTV. Retrieved May 8, 2025.
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