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Waden Charles stats, 2026

UCF (4–3, Big 12). Wide receiver. 2026 season, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Waden Charles is a wide receiver for UCF (4–3). Among receivers and tight ends this season he's 268th in receiving TDs (2), 316th in explosive catches (16+ yards) (5), 317th in catches (18), in 6 games. This week: Baylor at UCF.

Receiving yards217346th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Catches18317th of 682 receivers and tight ends
Yards per catch12.1387th of 675 receivers and tight ends
Receiving TDs2268th of 506 receivers and tight ends

Bio

Who is Waden Charles?

Position
Wide receiver
Class
Sophomore
Height
6-2
Weight
195 pounds
Number
No. 9
Hometown
Boynton Beach, FL
High school
Somerset Academy Canyons (Boynton Beach, FL)
Recruiting
3-star, No. 700 in the 2025 class

From the 2026 roster, the 247Sports recruiting composite and the transfer portal, all via CollegeFootballData.com.

The season

Waden Charles's receiving stats

He's 268th of 506 receivers and tight ends in receiving TDs (2) and 317th of 682 receivers and tight ends in catches (18).

StatSeasonNational rank
Receiving yards217346th of 682
Catches18317th of 682
Yards per catch12.1387th of 675
Receiving TDs2268th of 506

The season

Waden Charles's receiving efficiency and big plays

He's 316th of 657 receivers and tight ends in explosive catches (16+ yards) (5).

StatSeasonNational rank
Explosive catches (16+ yards)5316th of 657

Ranks are among every FBS receivers and tight end with the stat this season. Rates need a minimum sample (50 dropbacks for passing rates, 20 carries, 8 catches). From the play-by-play.

Career

Waden Charles's career stats

SeasonTeamCatchesRec ydsYds/catchRec TDRush yds
2025UCF2629011.202
2026UCF1821712.120
Career4450711.522

Past seasons (back to 2022) from CollegeFootballData.com; 2026 from the play-by-play, games through Oct 24, 2026.

Advanced

Waden Charles's advanced stats by season

SeasonTeamEPA/playPass EPA/playRush EPA/playExplosive catchesTotal EPAUsage
2025UCF+0.32+0.34-0.5826.9%14.27%
2026UCF+0.31+0.31—27.8%8.07%

EPA per play is the expected points a player adds on each of his plays (0 is average; glossary). Success means the play stayed on schedule: half the yards to go on first down, 70% on second, all of them on third or fourth. Explosive means a run of 12+ yards or a completion of 16+, as a share of his throws, carries or catches. Usage is the share of his team's plays that went to him. EPA and usage leave out garbage time; success and explosive rates count every play. From CollegeFootballData.com and cfbfastR.

Game log

Waden Charles's game log, 2026

WeekOpponentResultReceiving yardsCatchesReceiving TDsExplosive catches (16+ yards)
2at PittsburghL 7–1241411
3vs. Georgia StateW 44–3046311
4vs. TCUW 21–1314300
5at HoustonL 17–2768402
6at Oklahoma StateL 28–4230201
8vs. BYUW 39–3118200

FAQ

Questions about Waden Charles

What position does Waden Charles play?

Waden Charles plays wide receiver for UCF, which is 4–3 this season.

Where is Waden Charles from, and what year is he?

Waden Charles is a sophomore wide receiver for UCF, listed at 6-2 and 195 pounds, from Boynton Beach, FL.

How tall is Waden Charles, and how much does he weigh?

Waden Charles is listed at 6-2 and 195 pounds on UCF's 2026 roster.

What year is Waden Charles?

Waden Charles is a sophomore, from the 2025 recruiting class.

What are Waden Charles's career stats?

Over 2 seasons (2025–2026), Waden Charles has 44 catches for 507 yards and 2 touchdowns.

Who does Waden Charles play for?

UCF (4–3, Big 12), where he plays wide receiver and wears No. 9.

Is Waden Charles eligible for the NFL Draft?

Not yet. Players can enter the NFL Draft three years after high school; Waden Charles was in the 2025 class, so his first chance is the 2028 draft.

How did Waden Charles play in his last game?

Week 8 vs. BYU: 18 receiving yards, 2 catches. UCF won 39–31.

Where did Waden Charles go to high school?

Somerset Academy Canyons (Boynton Beach, FL). He was a 3-star recruit, No. 700 in the 2025 class.

What are Waden Charles's stats this season?

217 receiving yards, 18 catches, 12.1 yards per catch, 2 receiving TDs, 5 explosive catches (16+ yards) in 6 games, through Oct 24, 2026.

How does Waden Charles rank nationally?

Among FBS receivers and tight ends: 268th of 506 in receiving TDs, 316th of 657 in explosive catches (16+ yards), 317th of 682 in catches.

When does Waden Charles play next?

UCF hosts Baylor Fri, Oct 30, 7:30 PM ET on ESPN. The numbers' pick: Baylor.

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