Jaylin Noel

Houston Texans
Wide Receiver

Personal

Age	23
Birthdate	September 4, 2002
Height	5'10"
Weight	194 lb

Draft

College	Iowa State
Year	2025
Pick	Round: 3, Overall: 79
Team	HOU

Fantasy Value

Week 1 Projections
Catches	Yards	Touchdowns
1.61	18.97	0.11

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

Player News

Jaylin Noel: Jaylin Noel has Deep-League Sleeper Potential in Year 2

Even though Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel figures to be a bigger part of the passing game in his second season in 2026, most fantasy managers won't be looking his way after he posted a 26-292-2 line in 17 regular-season games (three starts) last year after he was selected in the third round (79th overall) out of Iowa State. Nico Collins and fellow second-year wideout Jayden Higgins figure to be the team's top-two WRs, so ultimately, Noel's case for a second-year breakout could depend on how much Tank Dell can do after missing the entire 2025 season following a devastating knee injury in 2024. The 23-year-old reportedly looked strong during minicamp this offseason, and he made the most of his limited opportunities in his rookie campaign in an inconsistent offense. If Noel stakes claim to the No. 3 role in Houston, his raw athleticism and versatility make him an interesting late-round dart throw in fantasy drafts this fall. He finished his rookie year just inside the top-100 WRs in half-PPR points, but RotoBaller has him ranked as the No. 79 WR going into Year 2.

Jul. 22, 2026 8:13 PM EST