Jaylen Wright Fantasy Overview

2024 Summary

Production & Fantasy Finishes

Wright finished his rookie season with 249 scoreless yards on 68 attempts (3.7 yards per carry).

His biggest workload appeared in Week 5 after De’Von Achane sustained a first-half concussion. Wright took 13 carries for 86 yards in that one, although it marked his only outing with more than nine attempts. Injuries limited backup Raheem Mostert to 12 games, but Achane appeared in all 17.

Achane also hogged backfield receiving work, limiting Wright to six targets and three catches.

Efficiency Metrics

It’s hard to draw any conclusions given the size of Wright’s 2024 sample (68 attempts). He at least showed promise with 3.25 yards after contact per attempt, per Pro Football Focus. He added eight runs of 10+ yards.

Again, Wright was essentially non-existent in the passing game. He garnered a target on only 7.6% of his routes. (For comparison, Achane was at 19.1%.) Wright added a lowly 0.10 yards per route run.

Injury History

Wright underwent thumb surgery after his final season at Tennessee, limiting his participation at the NFL Combine.

He missed one preseason game with an unspecified injury last summer, but he made it through the season without a setback.

2025 Expectations

Projected Role & Competition

Miami released veteran RB Raheem Mostert in February. Alexander Mattison and Ollie Gordon arrived over the offseason.

Mattison made 14 appearances for Vegas in 2024. He managed just 3.2 yards per carry and ranked 44th out of 47 qualifiers in rush yards over expected per attempt (-0.59).

Gordon looked like a legit NFL RB after a massive 2023 at Oklahoma State. But he regressed last fall and fell to Round 6 of the draft.

Ultimately, Wright’s the favorite to hold the No. 2 RB role behind De’Von Achane.

Supporting Cast

Miami’s O-line looks moderately improved after a disappointing 2024.

Guards James Daniels and Jonah Savaiinaea supply likely upgrades along the interior. We’ll see how Daniels recovers from a Week 4 Achilles tear, but he’s expected back for the opener. Miami traded up to select Savaiinaea in Round 2 of April’s draft.

LT Terron Armstead announced his retirement this offseason, and Patrick Paul is the likely replacement. He played a limited role in 2024 but has the size (6'7, 332) and length to create space in the run game.

Coaching & Offensive Scheme

Wright returns to a scheme that’s heavy on zone concepts. We remain intrigued by the fit here, given Wright’s excellent speed and the reshuffled O-line.

McDaniel has shown that he's not afraid to lean into the run, either. Last year, Miami ranked 19th in pass rate over expected (-2.5%).