Waden Charles

#9· UCF ·WR ·So ·2028 Draft · Boynton Beach, Fla.

6'2"Height 195 lbWeight

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Media & News

On3 Jul 1, 2026
Waden Charles takes on bigger role entering sophomore season - On3
247Sports Apr 26, 2026
Waden Charles Sets Sights on Big 12 Title Following Breakout Freshman Season - 247Sports
Daytona Beach News-Journal Apr 18, 2026
UCF Knights football is looking at WR Waden Charles as bigger leader - Daytona Beach News-Journal
On3 Nov 26, 2025
Freshman WR Waden Charles growing up fast as UCF heads to BYU with bowl eligibility on the line - On3
Daytona Beach News-Journal Nov 25, 2025
What UCF football WR Waden Charles views as 'main thing' of season - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Electronic Arts Home Page Oct 29, 2025
Waden Charles EA SPORTS™ College Football 27 Player Ratings - Launch Ratings - Electronic Arts Home Page
Daytona Beach News-Journal Oct 10, 2025
Why is UCF football freshman Waden Charles getting more playing time? Constant improvement - Daytona Beach News-Journal
Daytona Beach News-Journal Oct 6, 2025
UCF Knights football WR Waden Charles making impact as true freshman - Daytona Beach News-Journal

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Scouting Report

July 29, 2026

Waden Charles #9

UCF · WR · So · 2028 Draft · Boynton Beach, Fla. · Somerset Canyons

6-2 · 195 lbs

5.4

UDFA

Floor 4.1 · Ceiling 7.0

#1353 overall · #203 WR of 15102

Scouting Verdict

Projected 2026 starter and a proven producer — 26 rec, 290 yds, 0 TD (2025). Grade benchmarked to a Big 12 draft-outcome projection; the band carries his 2027 upside.

Ceiling · 7.0

Projected 2026 starter (WR1) — real opportunity to climb; real room to grow (+1.6) · Big 12 draft-temper · WR premium.

Floor · 4.1

Proven starter — high, stable floor · returning-starter role secures it; downside −1.3.

Pedigree

3★ recruit · Natl #700 · Pos #103 · State #86

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College Production

Season	Team	GP	Rec	Yds	Avg	Car	Rush Yds
2025	UCF	—	26	290	11.2	1	2