The Top 9 Crossover Football-Track Athletes Inking On National Signing Day


6. Jaylen Waddle, Houston Episcopal (TX)

National Letter of Intent Plan: Undecided

Top three: Alabama, Texas A&M, Texas

Track Credentials

  • LJ: 22-9.75 PR, 2x over 22-7
  • 100m: 10.68 PR, 3x under 10.84 seconds
  • 200m: 22.40 PR

Football Credentials

  • 5-foot-9.75, 175-pounds
  • 4-star WR
  • US Army All-American

The Lowdown

Waddle is a grade-A, certified speedster on the outside who's considering choosing the top football school in the nation, Alabama. It will be interesting to see just what Waddle does on the track this season though, too. He's a legitimate threat to earn hardware in the 100m after going for a PB of 10.68 in 2015 -- as a sophomore. Any squad that gets his signature could redshirt him immediately as he adjusts to the physical rigors of the college game. And, perhaps, it would be wise to stash him on the track team so he could continue to hone in on that incredible speed.