NFLDraft101: Major Wright (Florida) NFL Draft Scouting Report

Major Wright
NFL Draft Scouting Report

Safety

Florida


College Position: Safety
School: Florida
Grade: Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 204
Birthdate:
Draft Projection: Third
Overall Rank: Unranked
NFL Draft Position (Rank): Safety (8)

Draft Result

Drafted in the 2010 Draft by the Chicago Bears in the 3rd round with the #11 pick.
Big hitting safety who shows good range in coverage and a willingness to support the run. Should challenge for a starting job.

Strengths

  • Big hitting athletic free safety
  • Excellent all-around athlete (had a breakout performance at the combine)
  • Great burst and acceleration
  • Centerfielder type who can lay the lumber on receivers over the middle
  • Strong in run support
  • Has the skillset to play strong or free safety.

Weaknesses

  • Did not play a lot of man coverage
  • Needs to be more consistent as a tackler - misses too many tackles
  • Only average coverage awareness
  • Does not get his hands on many passes.

News

2010 NFL Draft Grades: NFC North - May 1 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Scouting Combine Buzz: CB and S - Mar 2 (Chris Maier)
2010 NFL Draft - Unofficial Declared Underclassmen List - Jan 15 (Chris Maier)

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