Lane has great speed, but don't mistake him for a deep threat. This man is about to learn the school of Deebo Samuel. His career average depth of target (8.1 yards) was the second-lowest out of receivers drafted in 2025, and his deep-target efficiency was among the worst. Lane made his money after the catch with 54 recorded career avoided tackles and a yards after catch per reception average of 8.1 that pushed up to 9.1 in two seasons with Virginia Tech to close out his career. He also brings experience as a kick and punt returner. Lane is a fun fit with what Kliff Kingsbury likes to do, but he is not worth drafting outside of the deepest leagues.
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Fantasy News
Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Resting up for Week 1
Rotowire
Lane won't play in Saturday's preseason game against Baltimore, Nicki Jhabvala of The Washington Post reports.
With no injury reported, it's a sign that the Commanders are more interested in keeping Lane healthy than evaluating him further. The rookie fourth-round pick caught three of seven targets for 42 yards this preseason, and while he probably won't be an immediate starter, the uncertainty surrounding Terry McLaurin (contract) and Noah Brown (undisclosed) could free up snaps for Lane in Week 1 against the Giants. Lane may also get work on special teams, considering he had two return TDs in college and then ran a 4.34 40 at the 2025 NFL Combine.
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Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Puts up 42 yards
Rotowire
Lane caught three of six targets for 42 yards in Monday's preseason loss to the Bengals.
Lane, Deebo Samuel and Luke McCaffrey were the wide receivers on Jayden Daniels' lone drive, which resulted in a TD after four consecutive rush attempts (the last being a scramble). Lane caught a 12-yard pass from Josh Johnson on the second drive and then continued playing well into the third quarter. The rookie fourth-round pick likely will be a backup come Week 1, but there is some chance of a big opportunity opening up if the Commanders can't figure things out with Terry McLaurin, who still isn't practicing after requesting a trade earlier this month.
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Commanders' Jaylin Lane: Washington bound in fourth round
Rotowire
The Commanders selected Lane in the fourth round of the 2025 NFL Draft, 128th overall.
Lane was a dominant receiver at Middle Tennessee State during his junior season before jumping to the ACC and producing 1,004 receiving yards and eight touchdowns over two seasons at Virginia Tech. While he didn't lead the Hokies in receiving in either season, Lane showed versatility by adding 167 yards and two scores on the ground in addition to averaging 10.2 yards per punt return during his final season, finding the end zone once as a returner. With a 4.34 40-yard dash under his belt, Lane could slot in immediately as the Commanders' punt returner while he tries to earn a role in the offense.
