Jaelon Darden

Jaelon Darden

25-Year-Old Wide ReceiverWR
Cleveland Browns
2023 Fantasy Outlook
Darden was a late-season, free-agent claim in 2022 and had a cup of coffee in two games for the Browns. With five bodies locked in above him on the depth chart, Darden will have to be explosive in camp and preseason games. He brings return experience with him and got a look in the area during preseason action. Read Past Outlooks
$Signed a contract with the Browns in January of 2024.
Signs reserve/future contract
WRCleveland Browns
January 15, 2024
Darden signed a reserve/future contract with the Browns on Monday.
ANALYSIS
The wide receiver was on the Browns' practice squad at the end of the season. Darden appeared in one game and during which he logged nine special-teams snaps in 2023.
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Measurables Review View College Player Page
How do Jaelon Darden'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.
* All metrics are from his Pro Day (not the combine).
Height
5' 8"
 
Weight
173 lbs
 
40-Yard Dash
4.44 sec
 
Shuttle Time
4.10 sec
 
Cone Drill
6.67 sec
 
Vertical Jump
35.5 in
 
Broad Jump
122 in
 
Bench Press
11 reps
 
Hand Length
8.75 in
 
Arm Length
30.63 in
 
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2021 Fantasy Outlook
A speedster from North Texas, Darden appears headed for a potentially prominent role on returns during his rookie season. The 2021 fourth-round pick improved in each of his college campaigns, eclipsing 70 receptions in both of his last two seasons and capping off his senior year with 1,190 receiving yards and 19 touchdowns. Darden likely has too many hurdles to earn significant playing time this season, but his prior experience on both punt and kick returns should net him opportunities as he makes the leap from Conference USA to the NFL.
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Back to practice squad
WRFree Agent
October 16, 2023
Darden reverted to the Browns' practice squad Monday.
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Main returner in win
WRCleveland Browns
October 16, 2023
Darden returned four punts for 39 yards and two kickoffs for 42 yards in Sunday's 19-17 win over the 49ers in Week 6.
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Elevated by Browns
WRCleveland Browns
October 14, 2023
The Browns elevated Darden to the 53-man roster ahead of Sunday's matchup with the 49ers, Brad Stainbrook of 247Sports.com reports.
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Misses cut, joins practice squad
WRFree Agent
August 30, 2023
Darden was waived by the Browns on Tuesday and subsequently picked up by their practice squad Wednesday.
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Held out Saturday
WRCleveland Browns
Leg
August 26, 2023
Darden (leg) is not expected to play Saturday against the Chiefs, Scott Petrak of the Elyria Chronicle-Telegram reports.
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