After a disappointing 2024 NFL season, Dolphins RB Jaylen Wright guarantees to have a great 2025 NFL season
In a total of 15 games, Jaylen Wright accumulated three receptions and 68 carries for 249 yards–resulting in 3.7 yards per carry. In the first six games of the 2024 NFL season, Wright averaged 5.3 yards per carry, but in the rest of the season–his average dropped to 1.8 yards per carry.
He did not score a single touchdown. One of the major reasons? The offensive line of the Miami Dolphins derailed in the second half of the 2024 NFL season. It thoroughly affected the rookie running back. But there's no going back and correcting his past. Now, all he can do is better his present. And for that matter, Wright discussed his upcoming expectations for himself with Kay Adams, the host of 'Up & Adams' on FanDuel TV.
Weight also spilled beans on the Cheetah! Our very own wide receiver–Tyreek Hill.
Jaylen Wright knows he can be a top running back in the NFL
Kay Adams recently interviewed no-longer-a-rookie RB Jaylen Wright on her self-named show, 'Up & Adams Show with Kay Adams'. The American sportscaster asked the running back, 'What does a breakout look like for Jaylen Wright?'
The 22-year-old RB elaborated, 'I know I can be a top back in this league. I feel like just my skill set, my ability, and the system I'm in–it sets me up to be great.
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It's just God's plan, stay the course, it's a long season, stay the course, doing what I got to do every time I touch that rock, every time the ball comes to me, just make a play with the ball. I'm very excited. I'm very blessed to be in this position. It's going to be a very great year, this year.
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ex-RB for the Tennessee Volunteers is going to be more involved in the upcoming NFL season
Adams then asked former RB for the University of Tennessee Athletics' college football team–the Tennessee Volunteers– 'Have you been focusing on your pass game? There were like a 120 targets to running backs. Not a lot went your way. Is that something you're working on?'
Jaylen explained, 'Oh, yeah, sure.
The pass game–I'm gonna be way more involved this year. Way more involved just in everything–running game, pass game, pass protection–everything. It's going to be really good.'
Jaylen Wright says he did not get any tips from Miami Dolphins wide receiver Tyreek Hill
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Kay Adams: 'Has Tyreek Hill ever given you a tip on catching the ball?'
Jaylen chuckled slightly and responded, 'I mean, not really. I mean, catching the ball, just you know, looking the ball in–it's as simple as it sounds, it's hard to do, like you know, when you're tired, things are just going so fast, that's when you lock in.
That's what the offseason is for, sporting–working all those things.'
Jaylen Wright calls Cheetah's play crazy
Kay Adams: 'Have you seen Tyreek Hill do stuff that you've never seen before?'
Jaylen shared, 'Most definitely, as soon as I got there. They were showing clips, film, pass games from the previous year. Tyreek–his speed is crazy, it's hard to guard. It looks crazy, the stuff he does on the field. And even now, at his age, running the ten-one is pretty crazy.
Like, if he kept going, he could get in the nines. Tyreek's a great person, great player. Really excited you know- what's he gonna do this year.'
FAQs
When was Jaylen Wright drafted by the Miami Dolphins?
Jaylen Wright was drafted by the Miami Dolphins in the 2024 NFL Draft as their fourth-round, 120th overall pick.
Why did Jaylen Wright have an underwhelming rookie season?
Jaylen Wright had an underwhelming rookie season because things went off the rails in the second half of the season for the Dolphins. According to Ben Rolfe of Pro Football Network, the Miami Dolphins' offensive line ranked 27th in the 2024 NFL season.
What were the stats of Jaylen Wright in college football?
Jaylen Wright was a leading pusher of the Tennessee Volunteers from 2021 to 2023. He garnered 368 rushing attempts in 2,297 rushing yards–with a rushing yards per attempt of 6.2, 18 rushing touchdowns, and a yards per game average of 67.6–all in 34 games! He also accumulated 30 receptions on 171 receiving yards–averaging 5.7 receiving yards per reception.
Who is the Cheetah in the NFL?
Cheetah in the NFL refers to Miami Dolphins star wide receiver Tyreek Hill.
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