The NFL’s rookie minicamp weekend is officially in the books as of Sunday afternoon.
Teams around the country had the opportunity to welcome their rookies to the practice field for the first time since either being drafted or signed as undrafted free agents. Teams will now go through various development programs and meetings as OTAs begin in late May through mid-June.
The rookie minicamps over the weekend gave a great look at two former Tennessee offensive starters in action.
Jaylen Wright, the first Vol off the board in the fourth round to Miami, joins a crowded running back room but an ideal fit for his speed, quickness, and burst through the line. Wright, donning No. 25 during camp with the Dolphins, could be seen breaking tackles and getting through defenders on the first day of camp.
Just gonna leave this Wright here 😮💨 pic.twitter.com/naJnnV3KOo
— Miami Dolphins (@MiamiDolphins) May 11, 2024
“It’s good to be here,” Wright told South Beach reporters after camp on Friday. “I’m excited. I’m just ready to go.”
Got a gut feeling that Jaylen Wright is going to be a star. Love the kid’s attitude and energy. #GoFins
— David Fischer (@DavidFischer_71) May 10, 2024
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The other drafted player from Tennessee’s starting offense in 2023 was quarterback Joe Milton III, taken by the New England Patriots in the sixth round. While the Patriots did snag quarterback Drake Maye with the third overall pick, Milton had “too much talent” to pass up late in the draft according to Eliot Wolf.
Wearing his usual No. 7 chain with a red No. 19 jersey, Milton took to the practice field over the weekend and dazzled spectators with his arm strength. Video clips from Milton’s day quickly began to circulate the internet.
Bazooka Joe Milton.
Deep ball flies out of his hand.@ABC6 #NEPats @Qbjayy7 pic.twitter.com/VdUDOQu8Sm
— Ian Steele (@RealianSteele6) May 11, 2024
Maye and Joe Milton working with wideouts. A lot of early footwork drills for both pic.twitter.com/e02OQbROWG
— Tom E. Curran (@tomecurran) May 11, 2024
Dueling QBs. Drake Maye and Joe Milton. pic.twitter.com/88dXOtx5R5
— Mike Giardi (@MikeGiardi) May 11, 2024
Joe Milton then Drake Maye, opening it up a bit pic.twitter.com/98i8DVWX7q
— Alex Barth (@RealAlexBarth) May 11, 2024
Stay tuned to Rocky Top Insider for more on Tennessee’s drafted rookie players as the offseason continues.
