Jaylen Wright - Fantasy Points Outlook

Bottom Line

Barring an injury, it’s tough to see Wright gaining fantasy value in 2024.

He’ll enter the season behind De’Von Achane and Raheem Mostert – a pair of excellent ‘23 performers.

Wright’s Round 4 draft capital suggests the Fins see a future rotational piece. That’s backed up by his explosive tape. Still, for this year, he’s a late-round lotto ticket.

What We Learned Last Year

• Speed is Wright’s calling card, and he really proved it in 2023.
  • 20% of his rushes went for 10+ yards.
  • All four of his rushing TDs were from 40+ yards out.
• He also flashed some power to his game, averaging the most yards after contact of any rookie RB.
• Wright proved capable in the receiving game. After totaling 8 catches from 2021-2022, he notched 22 last fall.
• The 21-year-old enters the league fresh. He’s never carried the ball more than 146 times in a single season.

What to Expect in 2024

• Wright underwent winter thumb surgery and was held out of pass-catching drills at the NFL Combine. He was fine for OTAs.
• He blazed a 4.38 forty time and broad jumped 11’2 – particularly impressive at his size (5’10, 210 pounds).
• The Dolphins traded up to land him in Round 4. He was the fifth RB off the board.
• It’s a clear luxury pick for a Fins squad that has Raheem Moster and De’Vone Achane under contract beyond 2024.
  • That duo combined for 312 carries, 1,812 rushing yards, and 26 rushing TDs last year.
• Miami’s O-line looks like a potential weak link after losing G Robert Hunt and C Connor Williams in free agency.