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Mykael Wright NFL Draft 2022: Scouting Report for Oregon CB
HEIGHT: 5'10 1/2"
WEIGHT: 173
HAND: 9"
ARM: 30 1/2"
WINGSPAN: 6'2 3/4"
40-YARD DASH: 4.57
3-CONE: DNP
SHUTTLE: DNP
VERTICAL: DNP
BROAD: DNP
POSITIVES
— Fluid athlete who shows good movement skills, with the ability to flip his hips.
— Good tempo in his pedal allows him to keep cushion and leverage in pass coverage.
— Positional versatility to play both inside and outside corners.
— Good zone defender who shows awareness of where he is in relation to receivers. Has the vision to see all threats in his zone.
— Tough, scrappy player who isn't afraid to stick his nose into the action.
NEGATIVES
— One-speed runner who lacks twitch and top-end speed. Faster receivers continue to create separation downfield.
— Has trouble sinking his hips and getting out of breaks.
— Lack of strength can show up in block destruction. Can get shielded by bigger blockers.
— Below-average route recognition and timing. Rarely gets his head around to locate the ball downfield.
2021 STATISTICS
13 G, 65 TOT, 4 TFL, 1 INT, 4 PBU, 1 FF
OVERALL
Mykael Wright is a fluid athlete with quick feet and the versatility to play both the slot and out wide. He shows to have the vision and awareness to excel in zone coverage.
Wright often plays with the appropriate leverage and position to see all threats in his zone. Though he lacks desired speed at times, he has good awareness of when to open and run. He plays with good tempo in his pedal, showing average ball skills where he doesn't panic and stays calm with the ball in the air. He has the ability to play with the hands of the receiver and fight through the reception point.
Wright lacks strength, which can lead to issues in the run game. He struggles to get off blocks or secure the tackle in the open field at times.
Wright has below-average route recognition, where he often unnecessarily squats and guesses on routes. Along with his poor eyes, that can lead to him being out of position.
Wright is a high-level backup who could turn into a limited starter in the NFL with time.
GRADE: 7.1 (High-Level Backup/Potential Starter - 3rd Round)
OVERALL RANK: 102
POSITION RANK: CB13
PRO COMPARISON: DJ Reed