Darnell Wright OT Tennessee | NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
Darnell Wright OT Tennessee
NFL Draft Profile & Scouting Report
| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Last Updated: 03/12/2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Draft Year: 2023 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| 40 time: 5.01 seconds (91%*) | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Age: 23.2 DOB: 08/10/2001 | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | ||||||||||||||||||||||||||||||
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| SUB-POSITION: Left/Right Tackle | |
| Last Updated: 03/12/2023 | |
| Draft Year: 2023 | |
| 40 time: 5.01 seconds (91%*) | |
| Age: 23.2 DOB: 08/10/2001 | |
| Bowl Invite: Senior Bowl | |
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| Overall Rating: | 86.6 / 100 | |
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| Average rating of opposition Defense player has faced | ||
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75% |
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| Pass Blocking: |
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84% |
| Run Blocking: |
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72% |
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DRAFT PROJECTION:
2nd - Mid
Overall Rank:
#43
Position rank:
#7
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| College Games: 46 College Snaps: 2680 | ||
ESPN RATING: 91/100
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247 RATING: 98/100
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RIVALS RATING: 6.1 (100%)
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Drafted: ROUND: 1 - Pick Number: 10 (CHI)
Draft Profile: Bio
Darnell Wright from Huntington High School was rated a 5-star recruit by ESPN and handed a 5-star grade by 247 Sports. Following high school, Wright opted to join Tennessee after receiving offers from Alabama, Georgia, and LSU.In 2019 as a freshman Wright saw action in 11 games and played a total of 360 snaps for the Volunteers. He allowed a solid 6 QB hurries, 3 QB hits, and 2 sacks while playing most of his snaps at right tackle.
As a sophomore in 2020 he played in 10 games and a total of 569 snaps. He conceded a solid 9 QB hurries, 5 QB hits, and 5 sacks while playing most of his snaps at right tackle.
In 2021 as a junior Wright saw action in 13 games and totaled 922 snaps. He gave up 13 QB hurries, one QB hit, and 3 sacks while playing at left tackle.
In 2022 as a senior Wright saw action in 12 games and played a total of 829 snaps for the Volunteers. He allowed a solid 5 QB hurries, 2 QB hits, and no sacks while playing at right tackle.
Honors & awards
- 2023 Reese's Senior Bowl Participant
- 2022 All-SEC First Team (Associated Press, Coaches, USA TODAY)
- 2022 Rotary Lombardi Award Semifinalist
- SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week (vs. #3 Alabama, 10/15/22; vs. #19 Kentucky, 10/29/22)
- 2019 Freshman All-SEC Team
Scouting Report: Strengths
- Hugely experienced tackle with 2746 career college snaps for Tennessee at both left and right tackle
- His production and technique have improved every year - last year he didn't give up a single sack despite playing 507 passing snaps
- Has the feet to adjust when Wright anticipates what's coming. Effective trapping and bends at the knees with adequate core strength to absorb the bull rush. Can clear a path at the second level if he hits the target.
- In the run game, he shows a decent burst off the line of scrimmage, with the ability to win at the point of attack. Wright has enough speed and athleticism to move to the second level and land blocks.
- Very strong anchor and outstanding functional strength
- With a thick build and a naturally wide base, he brings power and physicality in the run game.
- Moton is an exceptionally good mover for someone his size. He has a massive frame, broad enough to carry his weight with relative ease. Wright has agile feet and moves well when moving backward in pass-protection sets.
- Best on the outside because of his height and athleticism, but is capable of blocking on the move.
Scouting Report: Weaknesses
- He’ll have trouble with elite quickness at the next level as his foot speed is limited
- Limited change of direction skills - showcased by often uncoordinated play as a run blocker
- Height can be a detriment in short-yardage, defender can get under his pads to hold the line.
- He his good long arms and wing span but his hands are small and not as powerful as you would expect for a player of his size
- As a pass protector, Wright dips his head and gets caught reaching and lunging when matched up against quickness.
- Often plays with poor balance when asked to pull and struggles to adjust in space when attempting to block faster defenders on the second level.
Scouting Report: Summary
Former five-star prospect Darnell Wright is an excellent pro prospect who has prototypical size standing 6-5, weighing in at 342lbs, and also has consistently held up against the best pass rushers in the nation playing in the SEC for four years.Wright isn't a perfect prospect, however, as he's somewhat stiff as a run blocker and has only average lateral speed. Despite this, he is still he'll likely to end up a solid pro starter - probably on the right side and it will be a major surprise if he's still on the board at the end of the second round of the 2023 NFL draft.
Darnell Wright percentiles vs other Offensive Tackles (NFL Combine historically - higher value represents better perfomance)
Darnell Wright Video Review
How other scouting services rate Darnell Wright (Overall Rank)
All Scouts AverageOverall Rank
23.7
All Scouts AveragePosition Rank
8.0
*Percentile Ranking in Player's Position Group (NFL Combine Historical Data): This percentile reflects how a player's specific statistics rank
in comparison to historical performances at the NFL Combine, specifically within their position group. A higher percentile indicates a better performance.
For instance, being in the 90th percentile for a particular stat means the player outperformed 90% of their peers in that category.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.
*Similarity Percentage: This percentage is calculated based on a comprehensive analysis of various factors, including height, weight, 40-yard dash times, on-field performance statistics, and overall player rating. The analysis is conducted against our database of draft prospects from 2021 to 2023. This similarity score helps in evaluating how closely a current prospect aligns with past prospects. It is important to note, however, that this score reflects similarities based on college production and attributes, and does not account for eventual success or performance in the NFL.