Jaylen Wright
21-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
68
YDS
249
TD
0
YDS
8
TD
0
Rest-of-Season Projections
2024 Fantasy Outlook
Most draft analysts expected Wright to go sooner than the fourth round this spring, and the combination of a crowded Miami backfield and disappointing draft capital doesn't exactly hint at big-time production Year 1. On the other hand, Raheem Mostert has shown that a running back with Wright's approximate height/weight/speed dimensions can post big numbers in the Mike McDaniel offense. Wright ran a 4.38 40 at 5-11, 210, confirming that he has speed to turn the corner and split safeties in the NFL, after he frequently did so at Tennessee. He averaged 6.0 yards on 146 carries in 2022 and then 7.4 YPC across 137 carries his final season, providing first-rate efficiency on medium-sized workloads in a spread offense. Wright probably isn't much of a power runner and caught only 30 passes in three collegiate seasons, but if Mostert or De'Von Achane misses any time the rookie should offer timely firepower as a rushing specialist. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Uninspiring rookie season
Wright rushed six times for minus-four yards during Sunday's 32-20 loss to the Jets.
ANALYSIS
Wright saw his highest touch total since Week 12 during Miami's season finale, but the rookie fourth-round pick did little with his opportunities. Across 15 appearances in 2024, Wright rushed 68 times for 249 yards without a single touchdown and secured three of six targets for eight yards. The Tennessee product was touted as a big-play threat after he submitted a 4.38-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he logged only one run of 20-plus yards as a rookie. Even if the Dolphins opt to move on from veterans Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson this offseason, Wright will need to improve heading into Year 2 to secure a notable role behind De'Von Achane.
Wright saw his highest touch total since Week 12 during Miami's season finale, but the rookie fourth-round pick did little with his opportunities. Across 15 appearances in 2024, Wright rushed 68 times for 249 yards without a single touchdown and secured three of six targets for eight yards. The Tennessee product was touted as a big-play threat after he submitted a 4.38-second 40-yard dash time at the NFL Scouting Combine, but he logged only one run of 20-plus yards as a rookie. Even if the Dolphins opt to move on from veterans Raheem Mostert and Jeff Wilson this offseason, Wright will need to improve heading into Year 2 to secure a notable role behind De'Von Achane.
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Advanced NFL Stats
How do Jaylen Wright's 2024 advanced stats compare to other running backs?
This section compares his advanced stats with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. The longer the bar, the better it is for the player.
Broken Tackle %
20.6%Positive Run %
67.6%% Yds After Contact
67.5%Avg Yds After Contact
2.5Rushing TD %
0.0%Touches Per Game
4.7% Snaps w/Touch
43.6%Air Yards Per Game
-0.7Air Yards Per Snap
-0.06% Team Air Yards
-0.3%% Team Targets
1.1%Avg Depth of Target
-1.7 YdsCatch Rate
50.0%Drop Rate
33.3%Avg Yds After Catch
3.0% Targeted On Route
8.1%Avg Yds Per Route Run
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Receiving Alignment Breakdown
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2024 Jaylen Wright Split Stats
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Measurables Review
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How do Jaylen Wright's measurables compare to other running backs?
This section compares his draft workout metrics with players at the same position. The bar represents the player's percentile rank. For example, if the bar is halfway across, then the player falls into the 50th percentile for that metric and it would be considered average.
Height
5' 11"Weight
210 lbs40-Yard Dash
4.38 secVertical Jump
38.0 inBroad Jump
134 inHand Length
9.38 inArm Length
31.50 in
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Uninvolved versus Cleveland
Wright did not log a carry or target during Sunday's 20-3 win over the Browns.
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Works as No. 4 option Week 16
Wright did not record a carry or target during Sunday's 29-17 win over the 49ers.
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Falls back to No. 3 on depth chart
Wright rushed once for three yards during Miami's 20-12 loss to the Texans on Sunday.
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Does little in backup role
Wright rushed twice for seven yards during Sunday's 32-26 overtime win over the Jets. He also secured two of three targets for six yards.
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Invisible in Thursday's loss
Wright did not log a single carry or target during Thursday's 30-17 loss to the Packers.
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RB injuries may pave way for debut
Wright could be in line to make his NFL debut Thursday against the Bills, per Chris Brown of the Bills Radio Network, as Raheem Mostert has been ruled out due to a chest injury and De'Von Achane is questionable due to an ankle injury.
ANALYSIS
Wright was a healthy inactive in Week 1 against the Jaguars, but the 2024 fourth-round draft pick could join Miami's backfield mix Thursday. Jeff Wilson's also poised to play a bigger role as the Dolphins will be without at least one of their top two running backs, if not both. Wright is faster than Wilson, as he's more in the mold of Achane and Mostert with 4.38 speed.
Wright was a healthy inactive in Week 1 against the Jaguars, but the 2024 fourth-round draft pick could join Miami's backfield mix Thursday. Jeff Wilson's also poised to play a bigger role as the Dolphins will be without at least one of their top two running backs, if not both. Wright is faster than Wilson, as he's more in the mold of Achane and Mostert with 4.38 speed.