NFL Draft Expert Says Jaylen Wright Could Be The No. 1 RB

Former Tennessee Volunteers running back Jaylen Wright had an excellent showing at the NFL Combine. ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. had high marks for him after his big day.

Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright has been a big winner in the NFL predraft process. He gained many fans after his junior season at the University of Tennessee when he became the team's first 1,000-yard rusher since the 2015 season.

ESPN draft expert Mel Kiper Jr. was on record saying Wright would be a big riser through the draft process, and after Wright's impressive performance at the NFL Combine, Kiper doubled down on his claim.

"All Wright did was run a lightning-quick 4.38 40-yard dash, which ranked second at his position, and put up an 11-foot-2 broad jump, which was best among running backs... Wright is now firmly in the mix to be the top back off the board in April's draft." - ESPN's Mel Kiper Jr. on Jaylen Wright

He didn't have as much workload put on him as other top running backs going through this process, which is a win for NFL evaluators. Furthermore, he's only 20 years old and will be 21 for the duration of his rookie season. So, you have a productive, young running back from an SEC school, which is already enticing for NFL executives. He's now measured in as one of the most athletic backs at the NFL Combine.

Tennessee Volunteers RB Jaylen Wright during the 2024 NFL Combine. (Photo by Kirby Lee of USA Today Sports)

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