Jalen Tolbert

Miami Dolphins
Wide Receiver #1

Personal

Age 27
Birthdate February 27, 1999
Height 6'1"
Weight 195 lb

Draft

College South Alabama
Year 2022
Pick Round: 3, Overall: 88
Team DAL

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches Yards Touchdowns
0.0 0.0 0.0

You can see where those projections compare to other WRs in our Wide Receiver Rankings.

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Jalen Tolbert: Does Jalen Tolbert Have Short-Term Dynasty Appeal?

Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jalen Tolbert finds himself in a very unique and confusing situation. The Dolphins completely overhauled their offense this offseason by parting with Tua Tagovailoa, Tyreek Hill, and Jaylen Waddle (as well as head coach Mike McDaniel). They brought in Malik Willis to be their starting quarterback, signaling the new coaching staff's desire to operate a run-heavy offense. Willis wasn't the greatest passer last year in Green Bay, so it's fair to question whether any of the Dolphins' new receivers will be able to produce at a high level in fantasy football. One of the players in the mix is Tolbert, who went from commanding 79 targets with the Cowboys in 2024 to just 34 targets (and 18 catches) in 2025. He's looking for a fresh start in Miami, and the good news is that he's currently near the top of the depth chart. Tolbert seems to be penciled into the No. 2 receiver role behind Malik Washington for now, although he'll also face competition from veteran Tutu Atwell and rookies Caleb Douglas, Chris Bell (knee), and Kevin Coleman. Early in the year, Atwell could carve out some low-end WR3/flex appeal, especially if Willis throws the ball better (and more often) than expected. However, as the rookies develop and the Dolphins continue to feed De'Von Achane on the ground, Tolbert's value will slip. As it stands, he's the WR126 in RotoBaller's dynasty leagues, indicating that he doesn't have much long-term appeal despite the short-term relevance.

May. 26, 2026 8:50 AM EST

Player Stats

YEAR TM GM Receiving Rushing
REC TGT % YDS TD YPC ATT YDS YPC TD FUM
2022 DAL 16 2 3 66.7 12 0 6.0 0 0 0 0 0
2023 DAL 15 20 33 60.6 260 1 13.0 0 0 0 0 1
2024 DAL 16 45 73 61.6 512 7 11.4 0 0 0 0 0
2025 DAL 16 18 33 54.5 203 1 11.3 0 0 0 0 0

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