Rodrique Wright
DEFENSIVE TACKLE:starspin
RODRIQUE WRIGHT MEASURABLES Height:
6-5
Weight:
300 40-yard dash:
5.08 10-yard dash:
1.70 20-yard shuttle:
4.51 60-yard shuttle: Broad jump:
9-2 225-lb. bench:
31 3-cone drill:
7.84 Vertical jump:
32 Wonderlic: 20-yard dash:
2.91
Strengths: Has the complete physical package; is athletic with a huge frame. Shows an explosive first step and great mobility. Is strong enough to overpower blockers and quick enough to blow by them. Is fluid as a pass rusher, using a variety of moves to keep opponents off-balance. Plays with good hustle and uses great closing speed to scrape down the line and make plays from behind. Is a powerful tackler; rolls hips into every hit. Has the athleticism to break down and make tackles in open field. Is versatile enough to play in any scheme.
Weaknesses: Doesn't always play up to abilities. Uses poor technique and plays too upright when tired. Doesn't always use hands and wingspan well enough to shed blockers, allowing them to get inside and lock on. Must be more consistent. Must improve technique, add pass-rush moves and rely less on size and athleticism. Has some durability concerns because of a 2004 ankle injury.
Bottom line: Wright might be the most gifted athlete among the defensive tackles in his class, but many feel he never fulfilled his potential in college and have questioned his desire for the game. If he is impressive in individual workouts, he should be selected early in the second round.
NEWS
Despite being double-teamed all season, Texas defensive tackle Rodrique Wright remains a top-5 player at his position. But if Wright wants to be a first-round pick he must impress scouts in postseason testing. Wright's size, speed and mean streak are great examples of what NFL defensive coordinators want in a lineman. Wright could be a late first-round to early second-round pick, with the potential to start early in his rookie season. (War Room scouts' Draft Dish)
Highlights:: (High School)
http://hornfans.com/recruiting/rpong...ps/Wright1.mpg
http://hornfans.com/recruiting/rpong...ps/Wright3.mpg
Profile::
http://texas.rivals.com/viewprospect.asp?pr_key=252
Highlights::
http://sportsillustrated.cnn.com/football/college/recruiting/news/2001/12/19/recruit_2/