Draft Scouting Report

Draft Scouting Report:

Rating: 86.82 (Long-term starter)

Pro Comparison: Joe Barksdale

Summary:

Darnell Wright showed improvement from 2021 to 2022 but remains a work in progress. He has a strong upper body that allows him to absorb contact but needs to play with better balance. Lateral quickness and speed to run the arc are concerns, but he has a relentless attitude to finish plays. Wright has long arms to shock and re-direct rushers.

Strengths:

  • Strong upper body that allows him to absorb contact
  • Long arms to shock and re-direct rushers
  • Relentless attitude to finish plays
  • Showed improved handle of inside counters from 2021 to 2022

Weaknesses:

  • Below-average job of adjusting his hands when engaged
  • Balance is a work in progress
  • Speed to run the arc is a concern

Combine Results:

  • 40-Yard Dash: 5.01 seconds
  • Vertical: 29 inches
  • Broad Jump: 9 feet, 6 inches

SEC East Standings

Team Conf Overall
8-0 15-0
6-2 11-2
4-4 8-5
3-5 7-6
3-5 6-7
3-5 6-7
2-6 5-7

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Player Bio

HT/WT: 6-5, 333 lbs
Birthplace: Huntington, WV
Class: Senior