The Indianapolis Colts will be among the teams looking to add depth to the offensive line, and it appears Tennessee offensive tackle Darnell Wright is on their radar.
According to Ryan Fowler of The Draft Network, the Colts were among the long list of teams to hold a formal meeting with Wright ahead of the 2023 NFL draft.
Long list of formal meetings for Tennessee OT Darnell Wright:
• Falcons
• Broncos
• Bengals
• Raiders
• Cardinals
• Lions
• Colts
• Chiefs
• Jaguars
• Titans
• Ravens
• Commanders— Ryan Fowler (@_RyanFowler_) March 6, 2023
With Braden Smith expected to remain at right tackle and second-year Bernhard Raimann likely getting a chance to be the starting left tackle, the Colts will be looking to add depth and competition to both sides.
Wright measured in at 6-foot-5 and 333 pounds with 33 3/4-inch arms at the NFL combine. He showed off some intriguing athleticism, posting a 5.01 in the 40-yard dash with a 1.81 in the 10-yard split. His 9-foot broad jump also caught some eyes.
He didn’t run the short shuttle drill, which is a strong predictor of NFL success.
Here’s what Lance Zierlein of NFL.com said about Wright in his scouting report:
Right tackle prospect who used his size and power to overcome athletic limitations and spotty technique on the collegiate level. The tape can be a little uneven for Wright with poor block finishes followed up by aggressive pancakes. He played with much better body control and footwork in 2022, though. Wright is capable of staying at right tackle at the next level provided he’s given protection help from time to time. While he was often a positional blocker at Tennessee, he’s a very talented drive blocker when allowed to fire out. There will be inconsistent outings, but Wright should develop into a decent starting tackle with the potential to kick inside if necessary.
The Colts certainly need to add some depth to the offensive line, which is a priority right behind finding the next quarterback.
We’ll see if Wright will hear his name called by the Colts on draft day, but he’ll be one to monitor throughout the process.
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