Former Indianapolis Colts wide receiver Reggie Wayne was one of the best receivers of his generation, making six Pro Bowls and playing a big role in a Super Bowl Championship in 2007 for the Colts. His cousin Jalen Wayne is also embarking on his NFL career.
Jalen Wayne finished up his collegiate career last year at South Alabama. Like his cousin, he is a wide receiver and impressed in his final season with the program.
He recorded 58 receptions for 816 yards and nine touchdowns last year. Unfortunately, he was not selected in the 2023 NFL Draft.
Despite not being taken in the draft, that didn’t mean that there wasn’t interest from NFL teams in the undrafted free-agent market.
Reggie Wayne is now the Colts’ wide receivers coach, which led many to think that the Colts may sign him. However, it was the Buffalo Bills that took a chance on Jalen Wayne.
Given his family lineage, this signing from the Bills drew a ton of reactions from the NFL world on social media.
It has to sting for Colts fans to see a family member of a legendary player for their organization not be brought in. Regardless, Bills fans are certainly hoping that Jalen Wayne can follow in his cousin’s footsteps.
Wayne will obviously have a significant learning curve to overcome going from Sun Belt competition to the NFL. But he will get a chance to earn a roster spot and catch passes from star quarterback Josh Allen for the foreseeable future.
About Reice Shipley
Reice Shipley is a staff writer for Comeback Media that graduated from Ithaca College with a degree in Sports Media. He previously worked at Barrett Sports Media and is a fan of all things Syracuse sports.