One prospect the Denver Broncos have been showing interest in and could select on day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft is Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright. He is a 6-4, 246-pound tight end who is an intriguing pass-catching prospect who can attack defenses vertically.
Wright started his career at Virginia and spent two years there before transferring to Ole Miss and having two solid seasons, including a breakout senior season. During his two-year career at Ole Miss, he appeared in 28 games and totaled 66
receptions for 1,029 yards and 9 touchdowns. This past year, Wright had a breakout season where he appeared in 15 games and totaled 39 receptions for 635 yards and 5 touchdowns.
The Broncos re-signed veteran tight end Adam Trautman and brought back Nate Adkins and Lucas Krull on vet minimum deals, but they can still add to the room. Veteran Evan Engram is still there, but he is in the final year of his deal, will turn 32 years old this season, and has some injury concerns. So, adding a tight end with receiving upside like Dae’Quan Wright would make sense.
Player Profile
Dae’Quan Wright | Tight End | Ole Miss
- Height: 6-4
- Weight: 246 pounds
- Arm Length: 32 1/4 inches
- Hand Size: 9 1/4 inches
Note: Wright did not test at the Combine or his Pro Day, but he did run routes for scouts at his Pro Day
Film Room
Scouting Report
Strengths
- Is a true vertical/receiving threat at tight end and has good speed
- Can use his speed to attack the seam
- Moves well in space and is able to create after the catch
- Solid route runner and can create separation from defenders
- Is able to catch passes off target and is a hands catcher rather than a body catcher
- Brings you some versatility – played inline, in the slot, sometimes outside
- Willing blocker with potential growth there
- Toughness – played through a major undisclosed injury in 2025
Weaknesses
- Blocking overall will need to improve – Technique, strength, and consistent effort
- Despite having a bigger body, he struggles with contested catches
- A little stiff in the hips
- Has had issues with drops during his career, but they did improve during his final year at Ole Miss
- Will need to add to his route tree
What other analysts are saying about Ole Miss tight end Dae’Quan Wright
NFL.com draft analyst Lance Zierlein on Ole Miss TE Dae’Quan Wright
Wright is a high-cut, tight-hipped tight end who can stretch the field vertically but lacks fluidity and bend for crisp route breaks from speed. He builds speed to threaten defenses, working the vertical limbs of the route tree. He can gain an advantage on linebackers when aligned outside. He’s big and strong enough to improve as a run blocker but needs better technique and commitment in that area. Wright projects as a Day 3 pick who should fight for a role as a TE3/4.
Should the Broncos draft Ole Miss TE Dae’Quan Wright on day 3 of the NFL Draft?
If they’re looking for a receiving tight end with some upside late, sure.
When we’re talking day 3 picks, I am pretty open-minded with just about everyone. If the team/coaches think they can contribute, I am willing to give them the benefit of the doubt.
Wright is a good athlete with good speed and has receiving upside. He isn’t the most fluid athlete and is a little stiff in the hips, but that’s to be expected from a tight end. Blocking will be a work in progress, but the willingness is there; he just needs to work on his technique and strength at the point of attack.
The Broncos met with him formally/informally at the Combine and later had a virtual meeting with him, so there appears to be some interest there. We’ll see if the interest turns into the Broncos selecting Wright sometime on day 3 of the 2026 NFL Draft.
