NOVEMBER 18 • ROANOKE.COM
HARRISON WAYLEE #21 - RUNNING BACK - VIRGINIA CAVALIERS
422 YDS •
87 ATT •
5 TD
422 YDS
87 ATT
5 TD
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Returns to minimal role Waylee totaled four carries for 15 yards during Friday's 46-38 overtime win versus Florida State.
Impact Waylee has benefitted from blowouts and goal-line opportunities during early portions of the season, but he operated as the clear No. 3 back in the overtime win. J'Mari Taylor saw 27 carries and Xavier Brown saw nine carries. Outside of a 145-yard, three-touchdown outburst against William & Mary, Waylee has struggled to provide fantasy value. However, with Noah Vaughn (ankle) sidelined, Waylee's path to touches is a bit simpler.
SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE
Nine carries in win Waylee tallied nine carries for 45 yards and reeled in their only target for two yards during Saturday's 48-20 win over Stanford.
Impact Waylee continues to see significant work as part of a running back committee. He split time with J'Mari Taylor (15 carries) and Xavier Brown (10 carries). Waylee averaged five yards per carry, but couldn't find the end zone after doing so three times in Week 3.
SEPTEMBER 22 • ROTOWIRE
Huge game in blowout Waylee logged 10 rushes for 151 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 55-16 overtime victory versus William & Mary.
Impact Waylee's three touchdowns came from two, eight and 97 yards during the contest. His 97-yard scamper came on the first play of the second half. The Wyoming transfer logged seven carries for 18 yards and a touchdown in the season opener before being inactive in Week 2. He'll have to compete with J'Mari Taylor, Xavier Brown and Noah Vaughn (ankle) for carries going forward.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Huge game in blowout Waylee logged 10 rushes for 151 yards and three touchdowns during Saturday's 55-16 overtime victory versus William & Mary.
Impact Waylee's three touchdowns came from two, eight and 97 yards during the contest. His 97-yard scamper came on the first play of the second half. The Wyoming transfer logged seven carries for 18 yards and a touchdown in the season opener before being inactive in Week 2. He'll have to compete with J'Mari Taylor, Xavier Brown and Noah Vaughn (ankle) for carries going forward.
SEPTEMBER 15 • ROTOWIRE
Virginia football runs wild in blowout win over FCS William & Mary Virginia football running backs Harrison Waylee and Noah Vaughn each had more than 100 yards rushing as the Cavaliers ran wild while setting...
SEPTEMBER 13 • ROANOKE.COM
Deadspin | Harrison Waylee helps Virginia pound William & Mary Deadspin | Harrison Waylee helps Virginia pound William & Mary
SEPTEMBER 13 • DEADSPIN.COM
Waylee's 97-yard TD part of Virginia's record 700 yards offense in 55-16 win over William & Mary
Harrison Waylee rushed for 151 yards and three touchdowns as Virginia dominated William & Mary 55-16SEPTEMBER 13 • Associated Press
Scores goal line touchdown Waylee had seven rushes for 18 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 48-7 win over Coastal Carolina.
Impact Waylee's first two touches came in a goal-to-go situation in the second quarter, and he punched in the second carry for a touchdown. Waylee was listed as a co-backup with Xavier Brown, but Brown checked out of the blowout well before Waylee, so it looks like Waylee will serve as the No. 3 back
SEPTEMBER 1 • ROTOWIRE
Working with second-team offense Waylee continues to work with UVA's second team ahead of their season opener against Coastal Carolina, Jacquie Fanciulli of 247Sports.com reports.
Impact Waylee looks to be in a battle for a backup role as Xavier Brown and J'Mari Taylor continue to split first-team reps in fall camp. The 5-foot-10 graduate transfer logged 227 carries for 1,270 yards and six touchdowns, adding on 14 receptions for 71 yards through the air across the last two seasons with Wyoming (14 games). Waylee will look to continue pushing for a spot in a crowded Virginia backfield room.
AUGUST 11 • ROTOWIRE
Commits to Virginia Waylee announced via social media that he has committed to joining the Cavaliers for the 2025 seaon.
Impact Waylee joins Virginia after two seasons at Wyoming, following two years at NIU. The senior running back totaled 63 carries for 323 yards and one touchdowns across four appearances and will fight to secure a role in the upcoming season.
APRIL 29 • ROTOWIRE
Wyoming transfer RB Harrison Waylee commits to Virginia football Virginia football added serious experience to its group of running backs by landing a commitment from Wyoming transfer Harrison Waylee on Sa...
APRIL 27 • ROANOKE.COM
Leaving Wyoming Waylee has entered the NCAA transfer portal, Pete Nakos of On3.com reports.
Impact Waylee will depart from Wyoming after spending the last two seasons with the Cowboys. The 5-foot-10 senior tallied 227 carries for 1,270 yards and six touchdowns across two seasons with Wyoming, adding on 14 receptions for 71 yards through the air. Waylee will be a heavily sought after back during the spring portal window.
MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE
Leading rusher vs. Broncos Waylee totaled 16 carries for 69 yards and reeled in his only target for two yards during Saturday's 17-13 loss to Boise State.
Impact Waylee split work with Jamari Ferrell again Saturday, though the senior would ultimately lead the Cowboys in yardage. In three games this season, Waylee's totaled 51 carries for 254 yards and a touchdown.
NOVEMBER 25, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Limited work in loss Waylee accrued eight carries for 15 yards in Friday's 24-10 loss to Colorado State.
Impact After running the ball 27 times for 170 yards last week, Waylee couldn't distinguish himself in a crowded backfield Friday -- three backs saw at least six carries. The senior Waylee has certainly demonstrated some explosive ability in the past, though it'll be difficult to rely on the Wyoming backfield down the stretch with tough matchups versus Boise State and Washington State to close out the regular season.
NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Big day in return Waylee posted 27 carries for 170 yards and a touchdown during Saturday's 49-45 win over New Mexico.
Impact The Cowboys certainly didn't waste any getting Waylee involved in his first game this season. With Sam Scott (undisclosed) unavailable, the senior Waylee led Wyoming with 27 touches while posting his highest yardage total since Week 5 last season, when he ran for 191 yards (also against New Mexico). Even if Scott does return following a bye in Week 12 versus Colorado State, Waylee should still see a substantial workload.
NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
In line to start Waylee (knee) is in line to start for Wyoming, 7220 Sports reports.
Impact Waylee hasn't played yet this season, and it was announced earlier in the year that he's going to take a redshirt. Still, he's expected to suit up for the first time this fall and should lead the way for the Cowboys in the backfield.
NOVEMBER 2, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Expected to play Saturday Waylee (knee) is expected to play Saturday against New Mexico, Alex M. Taylor of WyoSports reports.
Impact This is not the first time Waylee has been close to returning to play only to remain sidelined, but based on how his injury has progressed, it seems the running back could make his season debut Saturday. If that's the case, then Sam Scott would likely see a reduction of touches in the backfield.
OCTOBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not dressed Saturday Waylee (knee) isn't in uniform for Saturday's game versus Utah State, Anthony Dion of the Casper Star-Tribune reports.
Impact Waylee was considered questionable to make his season debut for the Cowboys this week, but it appears the star back will be sidelined for at least one more Saturday. Waylee will get another opportunity to rejoin the action next Saturday versus New Mexico.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
May return Saturday Waylee (knee) could return to the field for Saturday's game versus Utah State, Wyo Sports reports.
Impact Waylee has yet to appear in a game this season after undergoing surgery on his knee in August. The senior rushed for 947 yards and five touchdowns last season, so his potential return would be a big boost for the Cowboys.
OCTOBER 26, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Not expected to be available Waylee (knee) is not expected to be available during Wyoming's game Saturday against Utah State, Cody Tucker of 7220Sports.com reports.
Impact Waylee not being expected to be available is a huge letdown considering his previous update back in September. However, there is a chance he can play again this season, albeit while trying to redshirt 2024.
OCTOBER 21, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to return vs. Utah State Waylee will likely make his return against Utah State, Alex Taylor of WyoSports reports.
Impact Waylee has yet to play this season, and it was previously reported that the tailback would take 2024 as a redshirt year. However, that means he can still appear in four games, and now it seems as if he'll make his debut against the Aggies in Week 9.
SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Will only play four games in 2024 Waylee will be limited to four games this season in order to preserve his redshirt status, Alex Taylor of WyoSports reports.
Impact Waylee hasn't played in any game yet this season, and it remains unclear when he will see the field as those four games will reportedly be determined down the line. The tailback underwent surgery this August and was slated to miss some time, but now Waylee will officially take a redshirt year.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
Slated to undergo surgery Waylee is set to undergo knee surgery and will miss time, though head coach Jay Sawvel believes he won't miss the entire season, according to Alex Taylor of WyoSports.
Impact Waylee will undergo surgery to get a scope on his left knee, and a more established timetable for his return will be determined following the procedure. Waylee rushed for a career-high 947 yards in 2023, and in his absence, Jamari Ferrell, Sam Scott and DJ Jones are all slated to have more prominent roles, with Ferrell likely assuming the starting role.
AUGUST 13, 2024 • ROTOWIRE
