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This series will be your guide to the 2024 draft class. From scouting reports to mock drafts and exploring different scenarios, we will be covering the NFL draft and the future of the Minnesota Vikings from all angles.
The focus of the draft class in this space will be on the Vikings’ major needs at quarterback, running back, defensive line and edge rusher. We will also focus on wide receiver since it’s a loaded class and an increased chance to get a Stefon Diggs-type steal in the later rounds.
The Vikings are slated to have 9 picks going into the NFL draft and they need to make the most out of them.
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Jaylen Wright
- Tennessee
- Height-5104
- Weight-210 lbs
- Third-year Junior
- 3-Star recruit per 247 Sports
- Stats: 368 rush, 2,297 yards, 18 touchdowns, 34 targets, 30 receptions, 171 yards, 5.7 YPR
- Games watched: Georgia 2023, UConn 2023, Florida 2023
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Explosive athlete. Wright is a sprinter at the running back position and can hit a home run from anywhere on the field.
Can get the edge with ease. Wright has both straight-line speed and horizontal speed,
Super impressive foot quickness and change of direction ability in the hole. Can change his axis quickly and keep his explosiveness moving forward.
Has surprising contact balance for a player of his size and play style. 96 missed tackles forced on 397 touches.
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Ball security is an issue. Four fumbles on just 146 carries in 2022. Did fumble just once in 2023,
Vision can be lacking. Isn’t the most decisive runner when choosing rushing lanes. Needs to be more decisive.
Blocking shows effort but needs some work with technique.
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Vision 7.9/10
Cutback 8.2/10
Long Speed 4.8/5
Contact Balance 8.1/10
Pass Blocking 7.6/10
Break/Avoid Tackles 12.8/15
Durability 7.9/10
Receiving 7.8/10
Quickness 9.2/10
Ball Security 7.1/10
Grade 81.4/100 Second Round
Wright is an incredibly explosive back who can hit a home run from anywhere. You get him in the right system and develop his vision and he can be a massive weapon
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