J.C. Weldon

J.C. Weldon (born July 3rd, 1999) is an American football wide receiver for the Miami Dolphins. He played college football at Marshall during his freshman season then transferred to West Virginia for his sophomore and junior campaign. Weldon would go on to become an All-American, the Fred Biletnikoff Award winner, and declare early for the 2021 NFLHC Draft. The Miami Dolphins selected him with the 4th overall pick in the 2021 NFLHC Draft. The Dolphins acquired this pick in a draft-day trade with the New England Patriots. 
==Early Years==
Weldon attended Saint Albans High School in St. Albans, West Virginia. He led Saint Albans to a AAA state championship during his senior season. He was ranked as one of the best recruits in the nation.
==Recruiting==
Weldon committed to Marshall during the 2nd round of recruiting.
==College Career==
===College Statistics===
At the conclusion of his college career, Weldon's statistics are as follows:
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Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd 	Marshall Thundering Herd
Season 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	 	 	 	
Season 	GP 	GS 	Rec 	Yds 	Avg 	TD 	 	 	 	
2018 	14 	14 	114 	1,504 	13.19 	18 	 	 	 	
West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers 	West Virginia Mountaineers
Season 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	 	 	 	
Season 	GP 	GS 	Rec 	Yds 	Avg 	TD 	 	 	 	
2019 	13 	13 	89 	1,293 	14.52 	11 	 	 	 	
2020 	14 	14 	109 	1,776 	16.29 	17 	 	 	 	
NCAA Career Totals 	41 	41 	312 	4,577 	14.66 	46 	 	 	 	
==Professional Career==
===Pre-draft===
Heading into the draft, Weldon was rated as one of the best wide receivers in the class.
===Draft===
Weldon was taken with the 4th pick in the 1st round by the Miami Dolphins.
==NFL career statistics==
Legend	Legend
 	Led the league
 	NFL record
 	Super Bowl champions
 	Super Bowl MVP
 	NFL MVP
Bold 	Career high
===Regular season===
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Year 	Team 	Games 	Games 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Receiving 	Rating 	
Year 	Team 	GP 	GS 	Rec 	Yds 	Avg 	Lng 	TD 	Fum 	Lost 	Rating 	
2021 	MIA 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0.0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	82 	
Career	Career 	0 	0 	0 	0 	0.0 	0 	0 	0 	0 	 	
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Contract History	Contract History	Contract History	Contract History 	Contract History 	Contract History 	Contract History 	Contract History	Contract History	Contract History	Contract History	Contract History
Year 	Team 	Contract Year 	Contract Information	Contract Information	Contract Information	Contract Information	Notes 	 	 	 	
Year 	Team 	Contract Year 	Years 	Total 	Guaranteed 	Non-Guaranteed 	Notes 	 	 	 	
2021 	MIA 	1st 	4 	22.0 	5.5 	0 	Drafted 	 	 	 	
Career 	Career 	Career 	1 	5.5 	5.5 	0 	 	 	 	 	
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Injury History	Injury History	Injury History 	Injury History 	Injury History
Year 	Team 	Injury Information	Injury Information	Notes
Year 	Team 	Games Missed 	Type 	Notes
2021 	MIA 	0 	N/A 	
Career 	Career 	0 	 	
|}
==Awards and Recognition==
Recognition
Season	Honor 	Status 	Notes
2018 	All-C-USA 	Selected for first team	
2019 	All-Big XII 	Selected for first team	[]
2020 	All-Big XII 	Selected for first team	[]
2020 	All-American 	Selected for first team	[]
2020 	Fred Biletnikoff Award	Selected 	[]
2020 	Paul Warfield Trophy 	Selected 	[]
 
Category:West Virginia Mountaineers Players
Category:Wide Receivers
Category:Updated Through 2019