Photos: WR Jaylen Waddle's path to the Broncos through the years
Take a look back at new Broncos WR Jaylen Waddle's path to Denver, from his time at Alabama through five seasons with the Dolphins.
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle makes a fingertip catch for a 49-yard reception against Louisville during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 1, 2018, in Orlando, Fla. (AP Photo/John Raoux)
Georgia defensive back Richard LeCounte (2) misses the tackle on Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) during the second half of the Southeastern Conference championship NCAA college football game, Saturday, Dec. 1, 2018, in Atlanta. Waddle scored a touchdown on the play. (AP Photo/John Amis)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs back a punt against New Mexico State during the first half of an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Sept. 7, 2019, in Tuscaloosa, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
FILE - In this Saturday, Nov. 30, 2019 file photo, Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) carries the ball in for a touchdown after a reception in the first half of an NCAA college football game against Auburn in Auburn, Ala. The New York Giants spent the two months leading up to the draft in a somewhat unexpected dip into the free agency market that filled holes at wide receiver and cornerback, and narrowed their positional needs. (AP Photo/Butch Dill, File)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, center, pulls down a reception between Missouri's Tyree Gillespie, right, and Ishmael Burdine, left, during the first quarter of an NCAA college football game Saturday, Sept. 26, 2020, in Columbia, Mo. (AP Photo/L.G. Patterson)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle poses on an NFL Network set, Saturday March 13, 2021 in Pensacola, FL.. (Todd Rosenberg via AP)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle, right, shakes hands with NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell after he was chosen with sixth pick by the Miami Dolphins in the first round of the NFL football draft, Thursday, April 29, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/David Dermer)
Alabama wide receiver Jaylen Waddle poses for a portrait backstage after being selected by the Miami Dolphins during the 2021 NFL Draft on Thursday, April 29, 2021 in Cleveland. (Cooper Neill via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) dives for the end zone against New England Patriots cornerback Joejuan Williams, left, after beating safety Kyle Dugger, rear right, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Sept. 12, 2021, in Foxborough, Mass. (AP Photo/Winslow Townson)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars in London, England, Sunday, Oct. 17, 2021. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) evades a tackle by Atlanta Falcons cornerback Chris Williamson (29) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Oct. 24, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Hans Deryk)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates following a Thursday Night Football NFL game against the Baltimore Ravens on Thursday, Nov. 11, 2021 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) spikes the ball after scoring a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Nov. 28, 2021, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates after catching a pass during a week 16 NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints Monday, Dec. 27, 2021 in New Orleans. (Peter McMahon/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates after an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints, Monday, Dec. 27, 2021, in New Orleans. (AP Photo/Tyler Kaufman)
Pat Surtain II talks with former Alabama teammate Jaylen Waddle in Plantation, Florida during a hometown visit on March 30, 2022. (Photo by Ben Swanson)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Sept. 11, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs the ball for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18th, 2022 in Baltimore. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches the game-winning pass during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept. 18, 2022 in Baltimore. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a touchdown catch during an NFL football game against the Baltimore Ravens, Sunday, Sept.18, 2022 in Baltimore. The Dolphins defeated the Ravens 42-38. (Damian Strohmeyer via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) exits the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Pittsburgh Steelers, Sunday, Oct. 23, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle catches a 5-yard pass for a touchdown during the first half of an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Lon Horwedel)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) holds a game ball in the locker room after an NFL football game against the Detroit Lions, Sunday, Oct. 30, 2022, in Detroit. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) exits the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Chicago Bears, Sunday, Nov. 6, 2022 in Chicago. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) huddles with teammates in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Cleveland Browns, Sunday, Nov. 13, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) yells as he is introduced to the fans and runs onto the field before an NFL football game between the Houston Texans and the Miami Dolphins, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a catch made against Houston Texans safety M.J. Stewart (29) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 27, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a catch with Buffalo Bills cornerback Tre'Davious White (27) defending during the first half of an NFL football game in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (AP Photo/Adrian Kraus)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a touchdown scored during an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills in Orchard Park, N.Y., Saturday, Dec. 17, 2022. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) huddles with teammates in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the Green Bay Packers, Sunday, Dec. 25, 2022, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) exits the tunnel before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Jan. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs after the catch during the first half of an NFL football game against Los Angeles Chargers on Sunday, Sept. 10, 2023, in Inglewood, Calif. (Ben Liebenberg via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) grabs a pass in the end zone for a touchdown over New York Giants safety Jason Pinnock (27) during the first half of an NFL football game against the New York Giants, Sunday, Oct. 8, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee )
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) takes the field before an NFL football game against the Carolina Panthers, Sunday, Oct. 15, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Brennan Asplen/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) in action during the NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles, Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Chris Szagola)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass during the first half of an NFL football game against the Philadelphia Eagles on Sunday, Oct. 22, 2023, in Philadelphia. (AP Photo/Matt Slocum)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a touchdown scored during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Oct. 29, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Mary Holt/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs the ball during an NFL football game against the Kansas City Chiefs, Sunday, Nov. 5, 2023 in Frankfurt, Germany. (Brennan Asplen/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs during an NFL football game against the Washington Commanders, Sunday, December 03, 2023 in Landover, Md. (AP Photo/Daniel Kucin Jr.)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) before an NFL football game against the New York Jets, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Brennan Asplen/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) grabs a pass for a touchdown as New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) attempts to tackle during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs with the ball past New York Jets linebacker Quincy Williams (56) during an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec 17, 2023, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Doug Murray)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) grabs a pass during the second half of an NFL football game against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Sunday, Sept. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs out for intros prior to an NFL football game against the Buffalo Bills, Thursday, Sept. 12, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Logan Bowles via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates during an NFL football game against the Arizona Cardinals, Sunday, Oct. 27, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. The Cardinals defeated the Dolphins 28 - 27. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates after a play during the first half of an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates after a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots, Sunday, Nov. 24, 2024 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Kevin Sabitus via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass for a two-point conversion, as New York Jets cornerback D.J. Reed (4) defends, during the second half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 8, 2024, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Wilfredo Lee)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) catches a pass for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, September 14th, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Robby Illanes/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Lauren Sopourm/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a catch for a touchdown during an NFL football game against the New England Patriots on Sunday, Sept. 14, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Lauren Sopourm/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) is tackled by New York Jets safety Andre Cisco (8) in the second half of an NFL football game, Monday, Sept. 29, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates his touchdown during an NFL football game between the Carolina Panthers and the Miami Dolphins on Sunday, Oct. 5, 2025, in Charlotte, N.C. (AP Photo/Jacob Kupferman)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a catch during an NFL football game against the Los Angeles Chargers, Sunday, Oct. 12, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Perry Knotts via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs on his way to scoring a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs the ball towards the end zone for a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Danny Karnik)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) scores a touchdown during the second half of an NFL football game against the Atlanta Falcons, Sunday, Oct. 26, 2025, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Colin Hubbard)
Miami Dolphins' Jaylen Waddle (17) makes a catch against Buffalo Bills' Maxwell Hairston during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Nov. 9, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) waits in the tunnel before an NFL football game against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025 in Miami Gardens, Fla. (Tomas Diniz Santos/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) celebrates a touchdown in the end zone during an NFL football game against the New York Jets on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025 in East Rutherford, N.J. (Tomas Diniz Santos/Miami Dolphins via AP)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) evades a tackle by Cincinnati Bengals safety Geno Stone (22) during the first half of an NFL football game, Sunday, Dec. 21, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Rebecca Blackwell)
Miami Dolphins wide receiver Jaylen Waddle (17) runs during the first half of an NFL football game against the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Sunday, Dec. 28, 2025, in Miami Gardens, Fla. (AP Photo/Lynne Sladky)
Jaylen Waddle poses for a portrait with a Broncos jersey. (Photo by Gabriel Christus / Denver Broncos)
