2024 NFL DRAFT: JAYLEN WRIGHT

By Brandon Lane

Tennessee (JR), RB

A 3 star recruit out of high school, Wright played three seasons with Tennessee before opting out. A dynamic back with good size and impressive speed. His finessed style combined with his ability to grind the tough yards makes him one of my favorite running backs in the class. There might not have been any back that moved up the board more than Wright after his showing at the NFL Combine where Wright posted elite scores, 40 Yard Dash: 4.38 (2nd among RBs), Broad Jump: 11’2” (1st among RBs), Vertical Jump: 38” (4th among RBs). One of the youngest backs in the class at age 20 with lots of tread left on his tires, he is likely to be one of the top backs off the board in this year’s NFL Draft.

Pluses:

• Athleticism
• Powerful tackle breaking runner
• Good pad level
• Ball security (only fumbled five times in three seasons)
• Illusive runner who is great in space
• Solid receiver

Concerns:

• Pass pro needs improvement
• Needs to improve route running
• Currently lacks size/strength to be a goal line back