The 2024 NFL Draft looks like it could be one of the best and deepest in recent memory at the most important positions on the field.
The one position that isn’t getting much attention is the running back position. Many big boards won’t have any running backs at all in the top 50 — and there’s a few reasons why. It’s partly a function of the devaluation of the position, the depth of talent at the wide receiver, offensive tackle, cornerback, and quarterback positions, and this draft class simply lacks much “star power” at the position.
But that doesn’t mean it’s a bad class, and it could make for some absolute steals if running backs fall on draft day.
One player to watch could be Tennessee back Jaylen Wright. Wright has become something of a sleeper among the draft community after a late season injury kept him out of the 2024 Reese’s Senior Bowl. However, he’s an explosive and electric runner on tape who could be a legitimate big play threat in the NFL.
The New York Giants have made a concerted effort to add more explosiveness to their offense. Could Wright add another explosive element to their backfield?
Prospect: Jaylen Wright (0)
Games Watched: vs. Virginia (2023), vs. Florida (2023), vs. Missouri (2023), vs. Alabama (2023)
Red Flags: Undisclosed injury (2023)
Measurables
Height: 5-foot-10
Weight: 210 pounds
Strengths
Explosiveness
Quickness
Speed
Competitive toughness
Vision
Passing down play
Jaylen Wright is an explosive, powerful, tough, and versatile running back prospect. Wright has average size for a modern running back at 5-foot-10, 210 pounds, but combines impressive athleticism and play strength.
