Jared Wayne

Houston Texans
Wide Receiver #14

Personal

Age	25
Birthdate	October 7, 2000
Height	6'3"
Weight	210 lb

Draft

College	Pittsburgh
Year	2023
Pick	UDFA
Team	HOU

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.

Player News

Jared Wayne: Jared Wayne Earning Time with the Texans' Starters

Houston Texans side receiver Jared Wayne could be part of the team's plan to fill in for some of the production lost when Jayden Higgins (knee) went down for the season earlier this week. Wayne has had a very strong training camp and caught the team's only touchdown in the first preseason game. On Thursday, in the second preseason game, Wayne played in the first series of the game with starting QB C.J. Stroud, and he picked up a key 12-yard reception that converted a third down and kept the drive alive. Wayne finished with just two catches for 13 yards, but his involvement with the starters could indicate the team has bigger plans for him once the season starts. At the very least, he looks in line to make his first NFL roster after spending last year on the practice squad. He could open the season as the team's WR2 across from Nico Collins, at least until Tank Dell (knee) is ready for action.

Aug. 21, 2026 9:12 AM EST