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Jaylen Waddle 2021 Outlook: Why is the Sixth Overall Pick Falling in Drafts?
4 years agoIf you want a high-upside rookie, look no further than Jaylen Waddle. The Alabama product has been touted by some to be a better receiver than his Heisman-winning teammate, DeVonta Smith. Taken with the sixth overall pick, the Dolphins must love the speed and skill Waddle brings to the table. Although clearly speculation, I have a feeling that, much like Joe Burrow wanted Ja'Marr Chase, Tua Tagovailoa (Waddle's former college quarterback) pushed for Waddle (over DeVonta Smith). Even though he was taken early in the first round, these picks are not bust-proof by any means. I could rattle off a dozen first-round WR busts with ease. However, Miami is commonly considered to be doing their rebuild the right way and I trust this organization to use Waddle in a way that maximizes his skill set and fantasy production. Will Fuller signed a one-year deal this offseason and is the perfect style of receiver for a speedy Waddle to learn behind. If we can see Tua take a step forward this season, specifically with his downfield accuracy (24th in the league in 2020), this offense could be fantasy gold. Waddle is a great low risk, high-upside WR to stash on your bench with a late pick.
