TE Dae’Quan Wright could be a Day 3 steal for the Broncos
GLENDALE, ARIZONA - JANUARY 8: Dae'quan Wright #8 of the Ole Miss Rebels runs the ball against Ja'boree Antoine #16 of the Miami Hurricanes during the second half of CFP Semifinal Vrbo Fiesta Bowl at State Farm Stadium on January 8, 2026 in Glendale, Arizona. (Photo by CFP/Getty Images) | Getty Images 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.
Ole Miss TE Dae'Quan Wright has an intriguing profile. 2. 08 Y/RR, 10.
1 YAC/reception, and above average MTF pic. twitter. com/o01Ev1heo6 — Billy M (@BillyM_91) March 17, 2026 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.