Alabama receiver announced Thursday he will forgo his final year of eligibility after helping the Crimson Tide win a national championship.
"After sitting down with my family and talking to coaches, I have decided to declare for the 2021 NFL draft," he told reporters.
Waddle's 2020 season was limited to just six games because of a high-ankle sprain and a fracture suffered in October.
He returned after more than two months away to play in the title game, totaling three catches for 34 yards in limited snaps during the win over Ohio State, although his injury was clearly still bothering him.