Darnell Wright Earns Senior Bowl Honors

Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright has been putting on a show at the Reese's Senior Bowl and is being recognized for his efforts.

Offensive tackle Darnell Wright has been putting on a show at the Reese's Senior Bowl. Evaluators have been impressed with his practice showings, and former NFL executives are even suggesting he could creep into the first round.

The players vote on the top practice players at different position groups. Wright won the American Team's offensive line practice player of the week, voted on by the American Team defensive linemen and linebackers.

The Reese's Senior Bowl was always going to be an important week for Wright. Evaluators weren't high on him in the postseason process, as he routinely fell out of the top 50 picks in mock drafts.

That will change in the upcoming months. Wright has been one of the event's best players, reflecting his senior tape. He routinely stone-walled pass rushers at the point of attack, using his massive frame to set the edge.

Few tackles combine size and athleticism like Wright. Furthermore, he has the pedigree and personal evaluation that NFL evaluators fall in love with. He should interview well with prospective franchises, and it's clear Wright is one of the biggest risers in the draft cycle.

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