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
0.0	0.0	0.0

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Player News

Jaylin Noel: Jaylin Noel Stands Out at Minicamp, Top Slot Option in Houston?

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel stood out as a winner at the team's veteran minicamp, according to Jared Koch of Sports Illustrated. Per Koch, Noel "stood out as the clear top option in the slot for Houston's air attack." A third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, Noel recorded 26 receptions for 292 yards and two touchdowns on 35 targets across 17 games as a rookie. The 23-year-old spent most of 2025 in a reserve role behind veteran wideout Christian Kirk, but Kirk has since departed Houston for the San Francisco 49ers. The return of Texans wide receiver Tank Dell (knee) from the knee injury that cost him the entire 2025 season could create a new barrier to playing time for Noel. However, it appears that Noel is a key piece of Houston's game plan on offense heading into training camp. His stock in both dynasty and redraft formats could continue to rise throughout the summer with a strong performance in training camp.

Jun. 13, 2026 10:11 AM EST