The Miami Dolphins have strategically traded up to select Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright with the 120th overall pick in the 2024 NFL Draft. The Dolphins, known for their speed on offense, have further bolstered their lineup by acquiring Wright, who is celebrated for his explosive speed and agility. Wright, who averaged 5.44 yards per carry in college, is expected to complement the Dolphins' current running back duo of Mostert and Achane effectively. This move, part of Miami's broader strategy under coach Mike McDaniel, involved trading a 2025 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. The Dolphins still retain their four picks for the day, indicating a strategic approach to building their roster without compromising future draft capital.
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Dolphins pick Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright at No. 120 of NFL draft 2024. Our scouting report https://t.co/nz1dQzP0Po
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Everything you need to know about new Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright, the latest speedy, high-yards-per-carry running back to join the Dolphins https://t.co/IyK4gHYtT2 Several analysts weigh in. And interesting stuff from Wright.
Dolphins coach Mike McDaniel says running back competition will be "fierce" after the addition of Jaylen Wright in round four. https://t.co/v0Edbc0rQM
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With their second pick in the 6th round, Dolphins take California safety Patrick McMorris. So a good day with RB Jaylen Wright, edge rusher Mo Kamara and WR Malik Washington. All very productive college players with appealing skill sets.
Dolphins trade into fourth round, select speedy RB plus another edge rusher to start Day 3 of draft https://t.co/KaawWzvCgh
NEW: Everything notable new Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright said in his media session just now https://t.co/uAeRH5612j And lots of nuggets on Wright, as the NFL's fastest offense gives even faster. His timed MPH is faster than any single play in NFL last season, as old pal…
RUNNING BACK RUN... Dolphins pick Jaylen Wright @ 120 (Give up 2025 3rd to do it.) Bucs pick Bucky Irving @ 125 Eagles pick Will Shipley @ 127 Bills pick Ray Davis @ 128 49ers pick Isaac Guerendo @ 129 Jets pick Braelon Allen @ 134 We'll see who got it right in years to come.
Dolphins trade into fourth round to start Day 3 of draft, select speedy running back https://t.co/y4s1EfRYqI
Miami kicked off a little RB run. Jaylen Wright, Bucky Irving, Will Shipley, and Ray Davis picked between 120 and 128. If the Bengals are looking RB, Estime still looks like their most likely fit before late day 3.
The #Dolphins traded a 2025 third-round pick to the Eagles for the 120th overall selection and selected Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright. So one of the comp picks Miami likely gets for losing Christian Wilkins and Robert Hunt goes to a speedy tailback.
TRADE Breakdown - Miami drafted a 2024 top-3 RB in Jaylen Wright with 2025's 3rd- So a RB pick. They will get BACK (2) 3rds with the comp formula, bearing disaster with Wilkins/Hunt. Miami STILL owns their 4 picks TODAY. Future move w/ a future pick. We move on Net positive
Jaylen Wright is such a Mike McDaniel pick. Explosive athlete who posted a 71st-percentile career PFF rush grade. Not a downfield receiving option, but great at adding value to targets on swing passes and check downs. Might be perfect eventual replacement for Mostert.
Mike McDaniel every year when he sees a fast skill guy in the draft Dolphins adding to what was already by far the NFL’s fastest offense with RB Jaylen Wright https://t.co/t7z0f5kPzq
#Dolphins traded next years 3rd round pick to select another RB. Mostert is old but still productive (league leading 21 TDs). De’Von Achane will be the most over drafted player in fantasy. Jaylen Wright, thanks to this draft equity is a factor. Speed for days in Miami.
Home run landing spot for Jaylen Wright with the Dolphins Achane/Wright a great 1-2 long term. Lightning/thunder Wright benefitted from the Vols spread scheme but is a very creative runner who constantly fights for extra yards — 5.44 YC per carry (80th percentile since 2016)
Was told over the past month that the Dolphins were showing as much interest in speedster Tennessee RB Jaylen Wright as anyone. Miami has bigger needs. But McDaniel has a type, and Wright is the definition of it — he was never going to be able to help himself at the right price.
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11 minutes on new Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright https://t.co/nqoeF39Am7 Of course it is Mike McDaniel. Insanely fast & forced missed tackles against the DBs he was given 1 on 1s against If he incorporates that vs heavier boxes? Watch out https://t.co/kBVVA1v4LG
And Fins draft up for RB Jaylin Wright
Jaylen Wright was RB2 for me...I know I was higher on him than consensus Shot out of a cannon to create explosive runs...wins the foot race to the edge...natural pass catcher Of course Mike McDaniel gets aggressive and moves up for him #Dolphins
BREAKING: #Dolphins traded up to 120 with the #Eagles and are drafting RB Jaylen Wright https://t.co/IHxrGVV316