NFL Draft 2026 Scouting Report for Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright

Ole Miss has a knack for churning out "jack of all trades" type players, and Dae'Quan Wright is the next one to enter the league. He lined up all over for the Rebels' offense and gained valuable knowledge, while displaying the tools to improve as a blocker in the NFL.

A former 4-star recruit, Wright played two seasons at Virginia Tech before hitting the transfer portal and finishing his collegiate career at Ole Miss. He compiled 1,029 yards on 66 receptions with nine touchdowns in two seasons for the Rebels and helped them make a run in the College Football Playoff.

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Where He Wins

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— Wright has a versatile skillset and can lineup almost anywhere and offers three-down utility.

— Possesses speed to threaten down the field and pairs it with smart eyes to exploit space as a route runner.

— Adjusts to the football well in the air with smooth body control. Gives the QB an easy target with soft hands.

— Quick to attack space after the catch and quickly identifies soft spots underneath to exploit.

Areas of Improvement

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— Wright lacks power at the point of attack and struggles to maintain and strain blocks in line.

— Must develop a more nuanced and extensive route tree to contribute more in the passing game against man coverage.

— He struggles to fight through contact in his routes and at the catch point, which leads to drops and timing errors.

Grade, Rank and Pro Comparison

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GRADE: 6.8 (Role Player/Part-Time Contributor - 4th round)

COMPARABLE GRADE: TE Thomas Fidone II, Nebraska (6.8 in 2025), TE Theo Johnson, Penn State (6.7 in 2024), TE Derrick Deese Jr., San Jose State (6.8 in 2022)

OVERALL RANK: 135

POSITION RANK: TE12

PRO COMPARISON: Greg Dulcich

Measurables and Testing Data

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Height: 6'4
Weight: 251
Hand Size: 9 ¼"
Arm Length: 32 ¼"
Wingspan: N/A

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Bench: N/A

Workout numbers and data will be added at a later date.