Derek Wright the WR getting the most love from BY today

[Dorian Gray]

Only one practice, but an interesting development.
 

[Prowler2k18]

Keep an eye on Derek Wright. He came to us an UDFA under the previous regime and looked good during his limited playing time last preseason (against the Commandos). Good route running and catches the ball well. Reminds me a Proehl a little. Will make nice strides in this offense.

[Castavar]

That pass though....

[Pup McBarky]

Wright runs crisp routes and has good hands. He impressed me last year. I was hoping they'd keep him then. Would love for him to make this squad. I'm guessing Thielen has a thing or two to teach him.

Edited June 1, 2023 by Pup McBarky

[poundaway]

He has a tough path to make the team, let a lone get snaps and receptions.

[KatsAzz]

About Derek Wright

The 24 year old, 6'1'' 195 pound, Derek Wright, started his college career with Snow College before transferring to Utah State in 2019. He played in 10 games that season, hauling in seven receptions for 102 yards and two touchdowns.

During the 2020 campaign, Wright appeared in six games with three starts, recording 11 catches for 122 yards. As a senior in 2021, Wright caught 48 passes for 789 yards and 11 touchdowns. He earned All-Mountain West honorable mention.

During his Utah State career, Wright had 66 receptions for 1,013 yards and 13 touchdowns.

[KillerKat]

The 6th WR we would carry would have to do returns as evident by the numerous returners we brought in. With TMJ, Thielen, Chark, Mingo being locks, the last 5th WR would have to beat out Shenault who will also be used in gadget plays as well as some returning. You cant just be a WR only as a 5 or 6.

[Jackie Lee]

Did some returns in high school..

Returned nine kickoffs for an average of 18.3 yards per return and 10 punts for an average of 9.1 yards per return. 

[KSpan]

26 minutes ago, Jackie Lee said:

Did some returns in high school..

Returned nine kickoffs for an average of 18.3 yards per return and 10 punts for an average of 9.1 yards per return. 

I returned a kickoff in HS too.

[Cam's New Arm]

1 hour ago, KSpan said:

I returned a kickoff in HS too.

[CarolinaRideorDie]

If Bryce Young can make Derek look this good, imagine what he'll make our other WR look like!  

[PantherKyle]

Got a long way to make team imo. Can he do any return work? A guy who can fair catch and never muff is more valuable to me. 

Watched a vid on Shenault-Deebo style usage, so hoping he can improve this year. He is making the team, so 5 of them seem like locks.