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Jaylen Wright to Dolphins in NFL draft: Instant grade, analysis, stats for 120th pick

joe schad, palm beach post
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MIAMI GARDENS - The Miami Dolphins traded a third-round pick in the 2025 NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles for a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. They then added Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright with the 120th overall pick. Here's our instant draft grade of the pick and our rapid analysis of the pick.

KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 30: Jaylen Wright #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee.
KNOXVILLE, TENNESSEE - SEPTEMBER 30: Jaylen Wright #0 of the Tennessee Volunteers rushes for a touchdown in the first quarter of the game against the South Carolina Gamecocks at Neyland Stadium on September 30, 2023 in Knoxville, Tennessee.

Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright to Dolphins NFL draft grade: Instant reaction

Grade: B-

Why: If Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel believes Wright is going to be a very good running back, we believe he's going to be a very good running back. Wright is incredibly fast. The potential of Wright, De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert is an unreal trio and gives us a glimpse into McDaniel's mindset to run more and probably throw to running backs more in 2024, too. The only issue here, of course, need. Miami traded a third-round pick in next year's draft, which is smart, because they figure to have two more coming through the compensatory formula. But running back is simply not a need. Miami is going to have to add to receiver, guard, safety and perhaps defensive tackle either later in the draft, or, more probably, late-wave free agency. Wright is strong for his size. McDaniel knows how to evaluate running backs and receivers better than any position. There is little doubt Wright will make an impact. But how much of an impact in 2024? We'll see.

Joe Schad is a journalist covering the Miami Dolphins and the NFL at The Palm Beach Post. You can reach him at jschad@pbpost.com and follow him on Instagram and on X @schadjoe. Sign up for Joe's free weekly Dolphins Pulse Newsletter. Help support our work by subscribing today.

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