Background and career
Michael Andre Waddell, Jr. (born January 9, 1981) is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Tennessee Titans in the fourth round of the 2004 NFL draft with the 124th overall pick.
Waddell attended Richmond Senior High School in Rockingham, North Carolina. He was a member of two state championship football teams while at Richmond, and holds the NCHSAA record for most punt return touchdowns in a season with 7. He was also honored as a Parade All-American in 1999. Waddell was inducted in the Raider Athletic Hall of Fame in 2025.
He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels from 2000 to 2003.
Drafted by the Tennessee Titans in the 4th round of the 2004 NFL draft, he was a member of the Titans from 2004 to 2006.
Waddell was a member of the Oakland Raiders in 2008.
Waddell was signed by the Florida Tuskers of the United Football League on August 25, 2009. He was released by the Tuskers before the season began.
Sources
Net-worth figure: Celebrity Net Worth (October 2026), in USD. Biography and career facts: the person's Wikipedia article and linked reporting. Snapshot date for all StarWorth figures: 28 October 2026.
