Jaylin Noel
Receiving Stats (WR / TE)
| Year | Team | Games | Rec | Targets | Rec Yds | TDs | YAC | 1st Downs | Fumbles | Fantasy |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | HOU | 4 | 8 | 12 | 186 | 0 | 43 | 7 | 0 | 21 |
| 2025 | HOU | 17 | 26 | 35 | 292 | 2 | 99 | 13 | 0 | 42 |
Career Summary
Jaylin Noel is a wide receiver from Kansas City, Missouri, who starred at Iowa State before Houston selected him in the third round of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Noel is from Kansas City, Missouri.
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High School
Noel attended Park Hill High School in Kansas City, Missouri, where he competed in sprinting and high jump in addition to football.
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College Career
Noel played four seasons at Iowa State and concluded his career with a catch in 46 consecutive games. In 2024, he played all 14 games, made 11 starts and produced 80 receptions for 1,194 yards and eight touchdowns, with five 100-yard receiving games. He also contributed as a punt returner.
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Path to the NFL
Following a productive four-year Iowa State career and a 2024 season among the program's best, Noel entered the 2025 NFL Draft. Houston selected him in Round 3 with the 79th overall pick.
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NFL Career
The Houston Texans selected Noel, an Iowa State wide receiver, with the 79th overall pick in Round 3 of the 2025 NFL Draft.
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Career Accomplishments
Noel was a co-captain in 2023 and 2024. He was the 2024 Big 12 Co-Special Teams Player of the Year, a first-team All-Big 12 return specialist and an honorable mention All-Big 12 receiver.
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Playing Style
NFL draft analysis described Noel as a slot receiver with speed, separation ability, return value and natural run-after-catch traits. The analysis noted that he can also align outside when needed.
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MFT PLAYER RANKINGS
Current player ranking
MFT Score: 79.4
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