Jaylen Wright of Tennessee football was outstanding this year, becoming the first running back from the Volunteer State to gain more than 1,000 yards in a single season since Jalen Hurd in 2015. With four touchdowns and an average of 7.4 yards per carry, Wright finished with 1,013 running yards.
Thor Nystrom of Fantasy Pros reports that Wright will now miss the Senior Bowl as a result of ongoing injury rehabilitation following his NFL Draft declaration:
“Because he is still recovering from a season-long injury, Tennessee running back Jaylen Wright will not be attending the Senior Bowl. Wright is anticipated to be completely well for the NFL Combine examinations. The former Feldman Freak Lister is reportedly planning to “put on a show” in Indianapolis.
During his sophomore and junior seasons, Wright was Tennessee’s main back, and his rushing totals increased with each passing year while playing for the Volunteers. In 2022, he contributed to the Volunteers winning 11 games for the first time since 2001 and recorded a career-high 10 touchdowns.
“I have grown tremendously both on and off the pitch while Coach Heupel and the Tennessee coaching team have guided me. I am grateful for the confidence you have in me to continue the vision and for the priceless lessons you have taught me, which I can use in both the game and in real life.
