Asaad Waseem News, Rumors, Updates - Florida Atlantic Owls

Lands in West Lafayette Waseem will transfer to Purdue, per GoldandBlack.com.

Impact Waseem broke out in 2025 with Florida Atlantic after transferring over from Colorado. He caught 66 passes for 699 yards and five touchdowns this past fall, and will now take his talents to Purdue with three years of eligibility remaining. Considering how dire the Boilermakers' needs at offensive playmaker are, Waseem should have every opportunity to start next fall.

JANUARY 6 • ROTOWIRE

Leaving Owls' program Waseem will enter the transfer portal, per FAU Owls Nest.

Impact Waseem is coming off a stellar year in 2025, reeling in 66 catches for 699 yards and five touchdowns. The 5-foot-11, 175-pound wideout has two years of eligibility remaining, and should have no shortage of suitors in the transfer portal this winter.

DECEMBER 30, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies 34 yards in loss to ECU Waseem compiled four receptions (on five targets) for 34 yards during Saturday's 42-3 defeat versus East Carolina.

Impact Waseem came back down to earth after combining for 23 receptions in the last two games, closing out his season with 699 receiving yards, good for third on the team. In his first real season of college football, the Colorado transfer also tallied five touchdowns and has a very bright future ahead of him.

DECEMBER 1, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads FAU with 12 receptions Waseem posted 12 receptions (on 13 targets) for 109 yards during Saturday's 48-45 loss against Connecticut.

Impact Following his 11 receptions a week ago, Waseem recorded 12 on Saturday to go along with his first 100-yard game of the season. The sophomore has been a steady weapon in the Owls' offense all year, but these last two weeks have been his most active.

NOVEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Leads FAU with 11 receptions Waseem gathered in 11 of 15 targets for 60 yards during Saturday's 35-24 loss to Tulane.

Impact Waseem was a popular target for Caden Veltkamp this week, as the sophomore caught 11 balls to set a career high. Waseem was only able to rack up 60 yards on all of those receptions, averaging 5.5 yards per catch, but he has now reached at least 55 yards in five of the last six games.

NOVEMBER 18, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jake Retzlaff accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane beats Florida Atlantic 35-24

Jake Retzlaff threw two touchdown passes and ran for another score, Jamauri McClure had 94 yards rushing and a TD on 10 carries, and Tulane beat Florida Atlantic 35-24

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • Associated Press

57 yards in win over Tulsa Waseem caught all four targets for 57 yards during Saturday's 40-21 victory over Tulsa.

Impact Waseem was overshadowed by the performances of Jayshon Platt and Easton Messer, but the junior did his part in the Owls' 40-point performance. He reached at least 50 yards for the fourth time in the last five games.

NOVEMBER 10, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Struggles against Navy Waseem logged two receptions (on seven targets) for 13 yards during Saturday's 42-32 loss versus Navy.

Impact Despite FAU having four touchdown passes, Waseem was almost nonexistent this week. The sophomore's two receptions and 13 yards are both season lows, and he will look to rebound next week against Tulsa.

OCTOBER 26, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces FAU receivers in loss Waseem hauled in eight of 10 targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 48-13 loss against South Florida.

Impact Waseem put together a nice performance this week, leading all Owl receivers in yards and receptions. The sophomore has really picked it up over the last three weeks, averaging 74 yards and six receptions in the span.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Paces FAU receivers in loss Waseem hauled in eight of 10 targets for 56 yards during Saturday's 48-13 loss against South Florida.

OCTOBER 19, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Records first career 100-yard game Waseem hauled in seven of 12 targets for 105 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 53-33 victory against UAB.

Impact Waseem was in the zone this week, recording his first-ever 100-yard game, while also leading the Owls in receptions. The sophomore has set a career-high in back-to-back weeks, tallying a touchdown in both games as well.

OCTOBER 13, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Finds the end zone in win Waseem compiled three receptions (on four targets) for 89 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 27-21 win against Rice.

Impact Waseem recorded his fourth touchdown of the season Saturday, while also recording a season-high in yards. There's a lot of competition in the FAU wide receiver room, but Waseem continues to produce with how much the Owls pass the ball.

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Veltkamp pours in 3 TDS, leads FAU over Rice 27-21

Caden Veltkamp threw three touchdown passes — two to Michael Kirch — as Florida Atlantic held off Rice 27-21 on Saturday

OCTOBER 5, 2025 • Associated Press

Hauls in four catches Waseem had four receptions (on five targets) for 40 yards during Saturday's 55-26 loss versus Memphis.

Impact Waseem wasn't a huge part of quarterback Caden Veltkamp's 318 passing yards this week, only recording 40 yards on a day where Easton Messer and Jayshon Platt went over 100 yards. After reaching eclipsing 50 yards in the Owl's first two games, Waseem has struggled to produce since, but has still had at least three receptions in every contest.

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six receptions in loss Waseem hauled in six of eight targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 38-28 loss to Florida International.

Impact Waseem had a season-high six receptions this week, but was unable to do much damage, averaging only 6.3 yards per reception. The sophomore has touched the ball at least four times every game this year and is a dynamic threat in the Owls' offense.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Six receptions in loss Waseem hauled in six of eight targets for 38 yards during Saturday's 38-28 loss to Florida International.

SEPTEMBER 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First career two-touchdown game Waseem logged four receptions (on five targets) for 55 yards and two touchdowns during Saturday's 56-14 victory over Florida A&M.

Impact After recording his first collegiate touchdown a week ago, Waseem followed it up by scoring twice against Florida A&M. It is also the second straight week where the sophomore has had four receptions, as he seems to be a popular target for Caden Veltkamp early on.

SEPTEMBER 7, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

First career touchdown in loss Waseem caught all four targets for 70 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 39-7 defeat against Maryland.

Impact After redshirting last season, Waseem recorded his first career touchdown and reception on Saturday. The Florida native will look to make a name for himself and be a reliable weapon for Caden Veltkamp this season.

AUGUST 31, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Maryland freshman Malik Washington shines with 3 TD passes in a 39-7 win over FAU

Freshman Malik Washington threw three touchdown passes in the second quarter, and Maryland’s defense scored twice to help the Terrapins beat Florida Atlantic 39-7 for their 16th co...

AUGUST 30, 2025 • Associated Press

Transfers to Florida Atlantic Waseem will transfer to Florida Atlantic, he announced via his personal X account.

Impact The wideout hardly saw the field in two seasons with Colorado. Waseem will have three years of eligibility remaining with the Owls, where he'll look to crack the receiver rotation from the jump.

JANUARY 11, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Jake Retzlaff accounts for 3 TDs as Tulane beats Florida Atlantic 35-24

Veltkamp pours in 3 TDS, leads FAU over Rice 27-21

Maryland freshman Malik Washington shines with 3 TD passes in a 39-7 win over FAU