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DRAFT PICK: 4th Round (#120 Overall Pick)
TEAM: Miami Dolphins
ROOKIE DRAFT ANALYSIS: As if the Dolphins didn't already have enough speed on offense, Miami added Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright in the fourth round -- making him the fifth ball carrier off the board. Wright was rumored to potentially sneak into Day 2 of the draft after posting a 4.38 forty-yard dash at 210 pounds, but he was ultimately selected after Jonathon Brooks, Trey Benson, Blake Corum, and MarShawn Lloyd.
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While Wright will almost certainly begin his rookie campaign behind De'Von Achane and Raheem Mostert, he's worth a pickup in the late rounds of drafts. The 32-year-old Mostert has surprisingly played in 31 of his 34 possible games over the last two years, but he was oft-injured when he was in San Francisco, and the injury risk increases each season as he heads towards his mid-30s. Meanwhile, the sub-190-pound Achane played in just 11 games during his rookie year and spent time on the Injured Reserve list, so naturally, he has durability concerns.
Luckily, fantasy managers likely won't need both Dolphins lead backs to miss time for Wright to make an impact. Head coach Mike McDaniel has implemented a committee approach in his two seasons with Miami, so Wright could have at least low-end flex appeal if Mostert or Achane are out for any period of time. If both miss the same game(s), Wright would become a must-start option in fantasy football.
The 21-year-old rookie averaged a whopping 7.4 yards per carry in his final collegiate season, and he should fit perfectly in McDaniel's explosive wide zone offense. With the threat of Tyreek Hill and Jaylen Waddle on the perimeter, any running back taking carries for Miami should have room to operate. Given Wright's speed and knack for breakaway runs, the upside here is tantalizing.
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