Overview
There's no diva in Iowa Tight End George Wright Jr., a heads down workhorse player that comes from a family line of football players. His father, George Sr., played linebacker at Wisconsin while his grandfather was one of the early stars of the Canadian Simulation Football League. George was a bright spot in an Iowa offense that didn't turn many heads, as he lined up at Tight End, H-Back, Fullback, and even took some carries. He will be the perfect lead blocker for a team looking to dominate the run game or run a game management offense.
Strengths
Wright is stout, strong, and has long arms and good hands that enable him to hold blocks against linebackers and ends. Can make contested catches and truck defenders, making him a good target in the red zone or as a short yardage power back. His versatility will please a head coach that wants to use a variety of formations or rely heavily on 2 TE sets or the I-Formation. Will be a Special Teams contributor lead blocking on punt/kick returns. Good attitude and will never shy away from his assignment, doesn't ask for targets but plays to the game plan. Adapts easily to the coach's expectations.
Weaknesses
Considered too short to be a prime TE and too tall to be a FB or HB, George finds himself stuck in-between. Won't stretch the field and not considered to be a prime athlete, relies too much on physicality and struggles to get separation against athletic linebackers and safeties. Needs to improve his run blocking to hold up in a professional league, and develop as a runner/receiver to be seen as a true offensive weapon instead of an extra blocker.
There's no diva in Iowa Tight End George Wright Jr., a heads down workhorse player that comes from a family line of football players. His father, George Sr., played linebacker at Wisconsin while his grandfather was one of the early stars of the Canadian Simulation Football League. George was a bright spot in an Iowa offense that didn't turn many heads, as he lined up at Tight End, H-Back, Fullback, and even took some carries. He will be the perfect lead blocker for a team looking to dominate the run game or run a game management offense.
Strengths
Wright is stout, strong, and has long arms and good hands that enable him to hold blocks against linebackers and ends. Can make contested catches and truck defenders, making him a good target in the red zone or as a short yardage power back. His versatility will please a head coach that wants to use a variety of formations or rely heavily on 2 TE sets or the I-Formation. Will be a Special Teams contributor lead blocking on punt/kick returns. Good attitude and will never shy away from his assignment, doesn't ask for targets but plays to the game plan. Adapts easily to the coach's expectations.
Weaknesses
Considered too short to be a prime TE and too tall to be a FB or HB, George finds himself stuck in-between. Won't stretch the field and not considered to be a prime athlete, relies too much on physicality and struggles to get separation against athletic linebackers and safeties. Needs to improve his run blocking to hold up in a professional league, and develop as a runner/receiver to be seen as a true offensive weapon instead of an extra blocker.