2023 NFL Draft Prospect Review - OL Darnell Wright
Player Description
Name: Darnell Wright Position: Offensive line
College: Tennessee Uniform Number: #58
Class: Senior Height: 6-5
Weight: 333 lbs Projected Round: Mid 1st to Early 2nd
Strengths:
Underrated athleticism
High football IQ
Plays with great stability and balance
Proficient pass blocker
Natural at anchoring
Quick, light feet
Outstanding kick step out of stance
Fluid hips (lateral movement)
Adequate knee bend
Uses the snatch and trap technique effectively
Excellent mobility for his size (1.81s 10-yard split in the Combine)
Overwhelms opponents with his strength and physicality
Violent and active hands
Rarely fooled on stunts
Weaknesses:
Wright's kick step is excellent coming out of his stance, yet he has the tendency to stand too upright almost every time. This affects his coordination when facing speed rushers, which results in him losing his balance at times. Needs to do a better job bending at the knees, as he tends to bend at the waist, resulting in some loss of leverage when blocking. Wright needs to increase his overall awareness of stunts, as he has been beaten in these types of situations. With some athletic limitations, there is the possibility of inconsistent performances against more seasoned pass rushers at the next level. In these cases, he may need some protection from time to time.