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Jaylen Wright
No. 25 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (2003-04-01) April 1, 2003 (age 21)
Raleigh, North Carolina, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:210 lb (95 kg)
Career information
High school:Southern (Durham, North Carolina)
College:Tennessee (2021–2023)
NFL draft:2024 / Round: 4 / Pick: 120
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Player stats at PFR

Jaylen Allen Wright (born April 1, 2003) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college footballatTennessee and was selected by the Dolphins in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

High school career[edit]

Wright attended Southern School of Energy and SustainabilityinDurham, North Carolina.[1] As a junior in 2019, he rushed for 901 yards on 89 carries with five touchdowns. He did not play as a senior due to the season being cancelled because of the COVID-19 pandemic. Wright committed to the University of Tennessee to play college football.[2][3]

College career[edit]

As a true freshman at Tennessee in 2021, Wright played in nine games and had 85 rushes for 409 yards and four touchdowns.[4] As a sophomore in 2022, he led Tennessee with 875 yards on 146 carries with 10 touchdowns.[5] He returned to Tennessee for his junior year in 2023.[6] In the 2023 season, he had 137 carries for 1,013 rushing yards and four rushing touchdowns in 12 games.[7] He was named second team All-SEC for the 2023 season.[8]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft10+1⁄2 in
(1.79 m) 		210 lb
(95 kg) 		31+1⁄2 in
(0.80 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.38 s 1.55 s 2.57 s 38.0 in
(0.97 m)		 11 ft 2 in
(3.40 m)
All values from NFL Combine[9][10]

Wright was selected by the Miami Dolphins in the fourth round with the 120th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.[11]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Stevens, Nick (March 31, 2020). "Southern Durham running back Jaylen Wright picks Tennessee". WRAL.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ Toppmeyer, Blake (March 30, 2020). "Tennessee football gains commitment from speedy running back in 2021 recruiting class". Knoxville News Sentinel. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  • ^ Stevens, Nick (March 31, 2020). "Southern Durham running back Jaylen Wright picks Tennessee". HighSchoolOT. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  • ^ Paschall, David (August 23, 2022). "Wright's return adds to Golesh's excitement with Vols". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  • ^ Paschall, David (August 23, 2023). "Bigger Wright expected to be better for Vols this season". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  • ^ Paschall, David (August 18, 2023). "Will Vols be a two- or three-headed monster at running back?". Chattanooga Times Free Press. Retrieved December 8, 2023.
  • ^ "Jaylen Wright 2023 Game Log". College Football at Sports-Reference.com. Retrieved January 11, 2024.
  • ^ "Three Vols Garner All-SEC Recognition from AP and Coaches". University of Tennessee Athletics. December 5, 2023. Retrieved May 26, 2024.
  • ^ "Jaylen Wright Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  • ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jaylen Wright College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 13, 2024.
  • ^ Schad, Joe (April 27, 2024). "Jaylen Wright to Dolphins in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 120th pick". The Palm Beach Post. Retrieved May 23, 2024.

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