Posted a lengthy twelve-minute sophomore tape on Hudl. Quite the debut rank for a young man who was thought to be a 2026 prospect (Hudl says 2026). Would have likely made our ranks this time last year had that been corrected.

A backer who is comfortable working behind three or four-man defensive fronts. You can see Michael Wright primarily be stationed between the B-gaps, yet don’t be fooled, this is a kid with instincts to play at the LOS, even in a more traditional OLB role if need be. Has a fantastic first step, hardly any false steps witnessed through the first three minutes of his tape. The read-and-react skills allow for Wright to get in front of pullers or lead blockers, catching and punishing backs that are behind out-of-position blockers. A full-momentum tackler, you’re going to feel all of this kids weight when he hits you. I don’t factor hit power into many of my backer evaluations, yet I cannot ignore this technique and downhill approach Wright plays with. Wright eats up space in front of him in a hurry. I don’t see Wright leaving the top ten of his position group any time soon, I’m surprised he doesn’t have an offer to his name yet. More production like this on tape and he’ll force FBS programs’ hand. Top Five LB potential here, we’ll see if he can climb into that tier soon.

Michael Wright is a dynamic linebacker who explodes from his defensive stance to make tackles all over the field. His ability to fire off and chase plays all over the field is impressive. He has a great feel for the game, and when he sees the play develop, he chases it all over the field. He is a good tackler who does a great job of tackling in the open field. Wright is a great athlete who should also play running back next year. The sky’s the limit for him.