Jaylen Wright

Dolphins selected Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright with the No. 120 overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft.

Wright fits the Dolphins’ modus operandi: He’s fast. Wright (5’10/210) saw a light workload as a freshman, a trend that would stick with him throughout his career, and topped 100 carries for the first time in his second season. He would improve to 146 attempts for 875 yards and 10 scores in the following season. Wright put together a career year in 2023, rushing for just over 1,000 yards on a measly 137 attempts. He also caught 22 passes for 141 yards. The pros in Wright’s profile jump out on tape. Wright has elite breakaway speed at a size that allows him to easily shed arm tackles at the second level. He confirmed this at the combine with a 4.38 40-yard dash. The biggest issue with Wright’s resume is his lack of usage. Despite elite per-carry numbers, the Vols never even flirted with a workhorse role for him. In Miami, he’ll likely have a rotational role in a backfield dominated by Raheem Mostert and De’Von Achane. If Achane once again struggles with injuries, Wright would likely step into his role.