Cleveland adds a thumper in LB Scooby Wright III

The Cleveland Browns have selected linebacker Scooby Wright III out of Arizona in the seventh round of the 2016 NFL Draft, .

Wright was an absolute monster in college for the Wildcats, but his draft stock was hampered by a terrible 40-yard-dash time at the combine. His 2014 sophomore season was one the best for a linebacker in recent memory. The 6-foot, 239-pounder posted a 164 tackles - including a whopping 31 for a loss - as he captured the Bronko Nagurski Award for the best defensive player in the country.

Wright was injured for most of his final collegiate season, but should be completely healthy for Browns camp. With the right coaching, this could be an absolute steal for the AFC North club.

Scooby Wright III Bio

Position: LB
School: Arizona
College Experience: Junior
Height: 6-0
Weight: 239 lbs.

Strengths

• Showcases top-notch instincts in run defense. Always around the ball.
• Has solid motor; plays hard on every down.
• Highly productive in college (163 tackles in 2014).
• An accomplished pass-rusher with the ability to be used as a blitzer.
• Solid quickness and movement in space.

Weaknesses

• Limited athlete lacking ideal size for the position.
• Rarely used in coverage.
• Average explosion, straight-line speed.
• Sometimes struggles to work off blocks. Lacks the strength to consistently disengage.
• Suffered serious knee injury in 2015.

Combine Results