2025 NFL Draft Scouting Report: Jacardia Wright, RB, Missouri State
Player Data
| Name, Jersey # | Jacardia Wright, #9 |
| School (Code) | Missouri State University (MOSW) |
| DOB, Class Yr | 9-6-2000, 6th Year Senior |
| Height, Weight | 6000, 220 |
| Position/Depth | RB/1st |
| Honors/Captainship | 2023 All-MVFC 2nd Team |
| Season Viewed (yr) | 2023 |
| Games Watched | ILSO, OHYO, ILST |
| Scout Name / Date | Bryan Ault, 9-17-2024 |
Per Year Stats (Most Recent First)
| 2023 | 10 GP, 147 Carries, 696 Yards, 6 TDs, 17 REC, 271 Yards, 1 TD |
| 2022 | 10 GP, 156 Carries, 711 Yards, 9 TD, 23 REC, 170 YDS, 1 TD |
| 2021 | 5 GP 13 Carries, 56 Yards |
| 2020 | 3 GP, 6 Carries, 17 Yards |
| 2019 | 3 GP, 22 Carries, 122 Yards, 1 TD |
Player Summary:
Senior. Transfer from Kansas State. Highly productive runner as both a college and high school player. On the upper-tier in terms of size and strength: has a thick chest, broad shoulders, developed lower-half including big calves and a thick can. As a runner, he is above-average. More of a decisive, one-cut back who will likely be better as an inside runner than outside runner in the pros. Runs at a low pad level, lowers shoulder on contact, does a good job of protecting/squeezing the ball when running inside. Very good when catching out of the backfield – displays soft hands and good body adjustment to the ball. Displays adequate vision to follow blocks. Lacks burst yet is surprisingly shifty for his size; can make initial defenders miss behind the LOS. Has enough speed to turn the corner. Runs with above-average balance and can run through contact. Key drawback is lack of top-end speed and agility. Isn’t very explosive or twitchy and lacks an extra gear at the second level. Can break away when he finds a big crease but doesn’t strike me as someone who will run away consistently from NFL-level defenders. Has marginal speed but is also a big back. Is below-average in pass protection; struggles to diagnose and latch onto blitzing defenders.
Scheme Fit:
RB
Power Statement:
Jacardia is a solid day-three pick. He has above-average abilities as a runner, is a good receiver but below-average in pass protection. Showing he can protect the QB would increase his draft stock.