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Jaylin Noel

WR

Drafted 79th overall in the 3rd round of the 2025 draft, Jaylin Noel arrived from Iowa State. Now with HOU, he's in his 2nd NFL season. Few match his burst, which grades in the 100th percentile. Across 2 NFL seasons, he has totaled 43 catches for 626 yards and 4 touchdowns.

Size

5'11", 200#

College

Iowa State

Draft

Rd 3, 79th overall (2025)

Seasons

2025–2026

2026 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
80.1

95th percentile among WRs · limited sample

6 games · 21 targets

Role×0.14-0.73
Hands×0.1+2.07
Volume×0.12+0.30
Total EPA×0.22+1.73
EPA/target×0.3+2.19
Yards/target×0.12+3.50

Week 1 projection · vs BUF

Methodology
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec1.7 (0–3)50% 1.5+
Rec yds18.8 (0.9–36.8)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.8 (0.9–36.8)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.8 (0.9–36.8)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.8 (0.9–36.8)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.8 (0.9–36.8)45% 20.5+
Rec yds18.8 (0.9–36.8)45% 20.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+
Rec TD0.1 (0–1)11% 0.5+

Mean (10th–90th percentile) · recent form × matchup. Informational, not wagering advice.

2026 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed73▶

Percentile of 40-yard dash time among WRs at the NFL Combine (faster = higher), 2000–present.

Burst100▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility73▶

Percentile of 3-cone + short shuttle among combine WRs (faster = higher).

Size41▶

Height/weight z-score vs. the WR cohort (from official bio, not combine-dependent).

Receiving

Hands98▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat42▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability95▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share25▶

Share of the team's targets while on the field, target-weighted across the season.

Air-Yards Share16▶

Share of the team's total air yards, target-weighted across the season.

Impact

Efficiency97▶

Receiving EPA ÷ target — the Rating's largest component.

Volume68▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2026HOU80.1626173342
2025HOU54.11712262922

Career profile

Across 2 NFL seasons on file, Jaylin Noel has played in 23 regular-season games, all with HOU.

He has rushed for 38 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 43 passes for 626 yards and 4 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2026 with HOU: 334 yards and 2 touchdowns in 6 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2026 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home3
6
2.0/g
169
56/g
0
Away3
11
3.7/g
165
55/g
2
In division3
11
3.7/g
165
55/g
2
Out of division3
6
2.0/g
169
56/g
0
In wins2
9
4.5/g
148
74/g
2
In losses4
8
2.0/g
186
47/g
0
On turf6
17
2.8/g
334
56/g
2
Indoors3
6
2.0/g
169
56/g
0
Outdoors3
11
3.7/g
165
55/g
2

2026 game log

WkOppLineScore
Week 1BUF2 rec, 53 yds, 0 TD63.2
Week 2CIN13 rush yds, 0 TD · 1 rec, 31 yds, 0 TD42.9
Week 3IND8 rush yds, 0 TD · 2 rec, 17 yds, 0 TD47
Week 4DAL4 rush yds, 0 TD · 3 rec, 85 yds, 0 TD70.5
Week 5TEN1 rush yds, 0 TD · 5 rec, 41 yds, 1 TD53.2
Week 6JAX4 rec, 107 yds, 1 TD92.4

Jaylin Noel — common questions

What position does Jaylin Noel play?
Jaylin Noel is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jaylin Noel played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaylin Noel has played for HOU (2025–2026).
Where did Jaylin Noel go to college?
Jaylin Noel played college football at Iowa State.
When was Jaylin Noel drafted?
Jaylin Noel was selected in round 3, 79th overall, of the 2025 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaylin Noel scored?
Jaylin Noel has 4 touchdowns in the regular-season games on file (4 receiving).
What is Jaylin Noel's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaylin Noel rated 80.1 for 2026, the 95th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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