Jaylen Wright
22-Year-Old
2024 Rush/Rec Stats
ATT
68
YDS
249
TD
0
YDS
8
TD
0
2025 Projections
2025 Fantasy Outlook
Wright's rookie season was disappointing, but patience is warranted in light of his age (22 in April) and the fact that he was never a full-time player in college at Tennessee. The 2024 fourth-round pick still has plenty of big-play potential, thanks to his 4.38 speed at 5-foot-11, 210. De'Von Achane is too light to do everything in the Miami backfield, and with Raheem Mostert no longer on the roster, Wright only needs to outrank Alexander Mattison to earn change-of-pace carries. The danger there is that Mattison is a good pass blocker who can also execute power concepts better than speed backs like Achane and Wright. Rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon is a better option for power concepts as well, adding another element of competition to Miami's backfield. The good news, apart from the possibility of continued development, is that Wright's skill set makes him the best fit to take on a large share of Achane's touches if Achane misses time. Read Past Outlooks
RANKS
Signed a four-year, $4.78 million contract with the Dolphins in June of 2024.
Motivated to carve out larger role
Wright has added six pounds of muscle this offseason as he looks to earn a larger role in the offense, Chris Perkins of the South Florida Sun Sentinel reports.
ANALYSIS
A 2024 fourth-round pick, Wright joined De'Von Achane as a big-play threat out of the backfield for Miami courtesy of his 4.38 speed, but he wrapped an uneventful rookie year with just 68 carries for 249 yards (3.7 YPC) and zero touchdowns. Achane remains Miami's clear No. 1 back, but given his small frame, last year's 281 touches could be very close to his ceiling. Coach Mike McDaniel talked up Wright's effort during OTAs, but he'll have to compete with two larger backs in experienced veteran Alexander Mattison (5-11, 220 pounds) and rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon (6-1, 226 pounds) for snaps and touches behind Achane.
A 2024 fourth-round pick, Wright joined De'Von Achane as a big-play threat out of the backfield for Miami courtesy of his 4.38 speed, but he wrapped an uneventful rookie year with just 68 carries for 249 yards (3.7 YPC) and zero touchdowns. Achane remains Miami's clear No. 1 back, but given his small frame, last year's 281 touches could be very close to his ceiling. Coach Mike McDaniel talked up Wright's effort during OTAs, but he'll have to compete with two larger backs in experienced veteran Alexander Mattison (5-11, 220 pounds) and rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon (6-1, 226 pounds) for snaps and touches behind Achane.
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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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Measurables Review
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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
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.
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Uninspiring rookie season
Wright rushed six times for minus-four yards during Sunday's 32-20 loss to the Jets.
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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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Believes he can take big step
Wright, who logged only 71 total touches across 15 regular-season games as a rookie in 2024, is ready to make more of an impact in his second season, Bobby Kownack of NFL.com reports.
ANALYSIS
The Tennessee product doesn't lack for speed or upside, but as a rookie, he contended with De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert and even Jeff Wilson ahead of him on the depth chart. With Mostert now in Las Vegas and Wilson not brought back, Wright believes he has the inside track to the No. 2 job behind Achane, despite the presence of veteran addition Alexander Mattison and promising rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon II. "Pass game, I'm going to be way more involved this year," Wright said. "Way more involved just in everything. Run game, pass game, pass protection, everything, so it's going to be really good."
The Tennessee product doesn't lack for speed or upside, but as a rookie, he contended with De'Von Achane, Raheem Mostert and even Jeff Wilson ahead of him on the depth chart. With Mostert now in Las Vegas and Wilson not brought back, Wright believes he has the inside track to the No. 2 job behind Achane, despite the presence of veteran addition Alexander Mattison and promising rookie sixth-round pick Ollie Gordon II. "Pass game, I'm going to be way more involved this year," Wright said. "Way more involved just in everything. Run game, pass game, pass protection, everything, so it's going to be really good."