Jaylen Wright made a spectacular debut on Friday night at Hard Rock Stadium, dazzling the crowd with his performance against the Atlanta Falcons’ defense. Wright described his style as direct and explosive, saying, “If I see a cut, I’m going to hit it with full speed. In the open field, I’m hard to catch, and I can also bring power.”
Despite only rushing ten times for 55 yards, Wright demonstrated that he’s a potent new addition to the Miami Dolphins’ offensive lineup. Head coach Mike McDaniel praised Wright for his resilience and ability to recover from minor setbacks during the game. McDaniel viewed Wright’s varied experiences in the game as pivotal for his growth and confidence.
The Dolphins acquired Wright by trading a third-round pick in the next NFL Draft to the Philadelphia Eagles. His addition brings even more speed to McDaniel’s strategies, which has been controversial given his already fast team.
Wright notably celebrated his first NFL touchdown by throwing the football into the stands, a move he later regretted as he wished to keep the ball as a memento. He plans to save his first regular-season touchdown ball instead.
Dolphins teammate De’Von Achane noted Wright’s rapid adaptation to the NFL, highlighting his faster learning curve compared to his own as a rookie last year. Achane, who had a notable rookie season and an impressive background as a sprinter, recognizes Wright’s potential to be even quicker.
Wright credits his swift adjustment to the support from teammates like Achane, Raheem Mostert, and others, as well as the constructive coaching from Eric Studesville. With this support system, Wright is positioned to make a significant impact in the NFL, underlining a promising future ahead.
