Miami Dolphins running back Jaylen Wright totaled 257 yards from scrimmage on 71 touches last season. Photo by C.J. Gunther/EPA
MIAMI GARDENS, Fla., July 24 (UPI) -- Jaylen Wright struggled to gain footing in the Miami Dolphins backfield as a rookie, but now says he could be the NFL's top running back if given the chance.
"It's just my skillset," Wright, a fourth-round pick in the 2024 NFL Draft, said Thursday at training camp. "Me believing in myself, me having God in my life. I know I could be the top back in the league and I stand on that.
"If things play out right this year, I know I will. I'm very confident it's going to be a great season. I'm very confident everybody is going to play together. Very confident the line is going to work. Very confident everybody is going to be good."
The second-year running back, who totaled 71 touches to starter De'Von Achane's 281 in 2024, said he is getting more attempts this year because of the departure of former Dolphins ball carrier Raheem Mostert.
