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79
Games
226
Solo Tackles
1
Sacks
7
Interceptions
Trae Waynes is a former cornerback out of Michigan State, selected by the Minnesota Vikings with the 11th overall pick (round 1) in the 2015 NFL Draft. He played 79 regular-season games from 2015 to 2021, with the Minnesota Vikings and Cincinnati Bengals.
Draft Details
Trae Waynes Career Stats
- Primary starter for 3 seasons.
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2015 | MIN | 10 | 25 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 0 |
| 2016 | MIN | 14 | 42 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 11 | 0 |
| 2017 | MIN | 16 | 56 | 8 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 11 | 0 |
| 2018 | MIN | 13 | 33 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 0 |
| 2019 | MIN | 14 | 54 | 2 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 2 |
| 2021 | CIN | 5 | 10 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| Career | 72 | 220 | 33 | 9 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 43 | 2 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-0
Weight
186 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.31s
Bench Press
19 reps
Vertical Jump
38"
Broad Jump
122"
3-Cone Drill
7.06s
Shuttle
4.39s
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