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Jaelon Darden

WR

Drafted 129th overall in the 4th round of the 2021 draft, Jaelon Darden arrived from North Texas. His most recent season came in 2024 with SEA, capping a 4-season NFL career. Few match his agility, which grades in the 97th percentile. Across 4 NFL seasons, he has totaled 9 catches for 75 yards and 0 touchdowns.

Size

5'8", 175#

College

North Texas

Draft

Rd 4, 129th overall (2021)

Seasons

2021–2024

2021 ScoutIndex Rating · WR

Methodology
26.3

2th percentile among WRs · limited sample

9 games · 12 targets

Role×0.14-1.42
Hands×0.1-1.61
Volume×0.12-0.67
Total EPA×0.22-1.01
EPA/target×0.3-1.62
Yards/target×0.12-1.03

2021 attribute card

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AthleticismReceivingRoleImpact

group averages

Athleticism

Speed50▶

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

Burst45▶

Percentile of vertical jump + broad jump among combine WRs.

Agility97▶

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

Size5▶

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

Receiving

Hands26▶

Catch rate — receptions ÷ targets.

Deep Threat71▶

Average depth of target — receiving air yards ÷ targets.

YAC Ability46▶

Yards after catch ÷ reception.

Role

Target Share5▶

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

Air-Yards Share15▶

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

Impact

Efficiency5▶

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

Volume37▶

Total targets this season.

Career (regular season)

SeasonTmSIGPass ydsPass TDRush ydsRush TDRecRec ydsRec TD
2024SEA43.61116
2023CLE46.71
2022TB43142226
2021TB26.3911643

Career profile

Jaelon Darden has appeared in 35 regular-season games across 4 NFL seasons on file, playing for 3 teams: TB (2021–2022), CLE (2023), SEA (2024).

He has rushed for 13 yards and 0 touchdowns. As a receiver he has caught 9 passes for 75 yards and 0 touchdowns. His most productive receiving season was 2021 with TB: 43 yards and 0 touchdowns in 9 games.

Career highs (regular season)

2021 splits

regular season
SplitGRecRec ydsRec TD
Home5
1
0.2/g
3
1/g
0
Away4
5
1.3/g
40
10/g
0
In division3
3
1.0/g
11
4/g
0
Out of division6
3
0.5/g
32
5/g
0
In wins5
1
0.2/g
3
1/g
0
In losses4
5
1.3/g
40
10/g
0
On grass6
2
0.3/g
32
5/g
0
On turf3
4
1.3/g
11
4/g
0
Indoors3
4
1.3/g
11
4/g
0
Outdoors6
2
0.3/g
32
5/g
0

2021 game log

WkOppLineScore
PostseasonPHI——
PostseasonLAR——
Week 3LAR1 rec, 0 yds, 0 TD38.7
Week 7CHI11 rush yds, 0 TD38.1
Week 8NO3 rec, 11 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 10WAS1 rec, 29 yds, 0 TD41
Week 11NYG1 rec, 3 yds, 0 TD39.7
Week 12IND—42.2
Week 14BUF—42.5
Week 15NO—33.8
Week 18CAR—38.2

Jaelon Darden — common questions

What position does Jaelon Darden play?
Jaelon Darden is listed as a WR.
Which teams has Jaelon Darden played for?
In the seasons on file (1999 onward), Jaelon Darden has played for TB (2021–2022), CLE (2023), SEA (2024).
Where did Jaelon Darden go to college?
Jaelon Darden played college football at North Texas.
When was Jaelon Darden drafted?
Jaelon Darden was selected in round 4, 129th overall, of the 2021 NFL Draft.
How many touchdowns has Jaelon Darden scored?
Jaelon Darden has no rushing, receiving or passing touchdowns in the regular-season games on file.
What is Jaelon Darden's ScoutIndex Rating?
Jaelon Darden rated 43.6 for 2024, the 34th percentile among WRs (provisional or limited sample). Ratings run 0–99; about 60 is a league-average qualified starter.

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