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

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Player News

Jaylin Noel: Jaylin Noel Could Find Meaningful Role Out of Slot

Houston Texans wide receiver Jaylin Noel took nearly two-thirds of his snaps out of the slot as a rookie after seeing nearly a 75% rate at Iowa State, but his path to playing time in 2025 was often blocked by veteran Christian Kirk. Kirk signed a one-year deal with the 49ers in free agency, and the primary slot duties in Houston should now fall to Noel. 2023 third-round pick, and a personal favorite target of quarterback C.J. Stroud, Tank Dell is expected back after missing all of his third season with a dislocated knee and multiple torn ligaments. Despite his small frame, Dell has spent most of his time on the outside since turning professional, and while 2026 will mark his first time working in offensive coordinator Nick Caley's system, history would suggest that, despite their radically different body types, he will present more of a competition to Jayden Higgins in two-receiver sets. Noel should still see plenty of run as the third receiver on the field in 11 personnel, and at RotoBaller's WR72, it's possible he's being severely slept on after showing significant flashes in the two mid-season games missed by Kirk.

Apr. 28, 2026 6:01 AM EST