Jaylen Waddle

Richard sees Waddle's move to Denver as an upgrade in both role and environment, with Sean Payton capable of feeding him quick targets and downfield opportunities like a true No. 1 receiver.

Brown expects Waddle to benefit from a major volume boost in Denver’s pass-heavy offense and believes his strong underlying receiving metrics give him WR1 upside at a WR2 price.

Harmon believes Waddle's move to Denver fixes several usage problems from Miami, giving him more volume, a better quarterback situation and a movement-heavy role that could unlock WR1 production.

McFarland loves Waddle's move to Denver, where a versatile WR1 role under Sean Payton and a high-volume passing attack give him major upside.

Dhanani is buying Waddle's new WR1 opportunity in Denver, where Sean Payton is expected to move him around the formation and feed him high passing volume.

Smola included Jaylen Waddle among his 2026 must-draft flag-plant players and remained high on his upside at draft cost.