Jaylin Lane

Jaylin Lane

23-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Washington Commanders
2025 Fantasy Outlook
The Commanders drafted Lane in the fourth round this April at No. 128 overall, adding another body to the mix for what should be an open competition for the No. 3 receiver role behind veteran starters Terry McLaurin and Deebo Samuel. The Virginia Tech product is already 23, but it's unwise to say he lacks upside after he lit up the 2025 Combine with a 4.34 40 (t-3rd among WRs), 134-inch broad jump (1st) and 41.5-inch vertical (t-1st) at 5-foot-10, 191. Lane had just 1,004 receiving yards in 24 games for Virginia Tech the last two years while playing in miserable offenses, but his numbers were better at Middle Tennessee State, where he put up a 69-940-5 receiving line in 2022 before transferring. He also excelled as a punt returner and occasional rushing threat at both schools, which could make him dangerous in a Kliff Kingsbury offense that loves throwing screen passes to wide receivers. Read Past Outlooks
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Signed a four-year contract with the Commanders in May of 2025.
Catches two passes Sunday
WRWashington Commanders
September 29, 2025
Lane caught two of three targets for nine yards in Sunday's 34-27 loss to the Falcons.
ANALYSIS
The rookie had the most productive game in his pro career as a wide receiver Sunday, operating as Washington's No. 3 option with Terry McLaurin (quadriceps) and Noah Brown (groin) sidelined. Lane has now caught five of his 11 targets for 29 yards while accumulating 177 punt-return yards, including a 90-yard TD, over his first four NFL games. He's likely to remain a depth option ahead of a Week 5 matchup against the Chargers, though his role could continue to expand if McLaurin and Brown remain out.
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How do Jaylin Lane's 2025 advanced stats compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
  • Air Yards Per Game
    The number of air yards he is averaging per game. Air yards measure how far the ball was thrown downfield for both complete and incomplete passes. Air yards are recorded as a negative value when the pass is targeted behind the line of scrimmage. All air yards data is from Sports Info Solutions and does not include throwaways as targeted passes.
  • Air Yards Per Snap
    The number of air yards he is averaging per offensive snap.
  • % Team Air Yards
    The percentage of the team's total air yards he accounts for.
  • % Team Targets
    The percentage of the team's total targets he accounts for.
  • Avg Depth of Target
    Also known as aDOT, this stat measures the average distance down field he is being targeted at.
  • Catch Rate
    The number of catches made divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Drop Rate
    The number of passes he dropped divided by the number of times he was targeted by the quarterback.
  • Avg Yds After Catch
    The number of yards he gains after the catch on his receptions.
  • % Targeted On Route
    Targets divided by total routes run. Also known as TPRR.
  • Avg Yds Per Route Run
    Receiving yards divided by total routes run. Also known as YPRR.
Air Yards Per Game
27.0
 
Air Yards Per Snap
1.13
 
% Team Air Yards
11.4%
 
% Team Targets
9.9%
 
Avg Depth of Target
9.8 Yds
 
Catch Rate
45.5%
 
Drop Rate
9.1%
 
Avg Yds After Catch
1.8
 
% Targeted On Route
17.7%
 
Avg Yds Per Route Run
0.47
 
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18774%
15260%
9638%
9237%
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94%
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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This Week's Opposing Pass Defense
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Sunday, Oct 5th at 4:25PM
Overall QB Rating Against
47.9
 
Cornerbacks
38.9
 
Safeties
38.8
 
Linebackers
99.0
 
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaylin Lane's measurables compare to other wide receivers?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 10"
 
Weight
196 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.34 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.12 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.75 sec
 
Vertical Jump
40.0 in
 
Broad Jump
132 in
 
Bench Press
14 reps
 
Hand Length
9.87 in
 
Arm Length
31.75 in
 
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More Fantasy News
Returns punt for TD
WRWashington Commanders
September 22, 2025
Lane ran a punt back for a touchdown and lost two yards on his lone reception in a 41-24 win over the Raiders on Sunday.
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Targeted twice in debut
WRWashington Commanders
September 10, 2025
Lane caught one of his two targets for 11 yards in Sunday's 21-6 win over the Giants.
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Resting up for Week 1
WRWashington Commanders
August 23, 2025
Lane won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
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Puts up 42 yards
WRWashington Commanders
August 18, 2025
Lane caught three of six targets for 42 yards in Monday's preseason loss to the Bengals.
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Getting some first-team work
WRWashington Commanders
July 29, 2025
Lane has taken some snaps with the first-team offense during training camp, Bryan Manning of Commanders Wire reports.
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Pushing for more touches
WRWashington Commanders
September 23, 2025
Lane's success on punt returns could lead to more touches on offense, Eric Edholm of NFL.com suggests.
ANALYSIS
Lane returned a punt 90 yards for a touchdown in Sunday's 41-24 win over the Raiders, a key contribution with Jayden Daniels sidelined by a knee injury. He also tallied 50 return yards on punts in Week 2, showcasing his speed and shiftiness in short areas. Lane has yet to record more than one catch in a game, but he could earn an expanded offensive role in the short term with Terry McLaurin potentially set to miss time with a quadriceps injury.
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