Jeremiah Wright is living out a dream this week in Mobile, Alabama - and not just any dream. For the former Auburn offensive lineman, the Senior Bowl isn’t just another stop on the road to the NFL Draft. It’s a homecoming, a proving ground, and a chance to show scouts and coaches exactly what he’s made of.
Wright, a native of Selma, Alabama, grew up watching the Senior Bowl with the kind of wide-eyed admiration that only a kid with NFL aspirations can understand. Now, just three hours down the road from his hometown, he’s suiting up at Hancock-Whitney Stadium, standing shoulder to shoulder with some of the top prospects in the country.
“It means a lot,” Wright said. “Just me being from Selma, Alabama, being right up the road three hours away.
It's just a blessing to be here and have an opportunity to showcase my skills and talents and just prove people wrong. I just want to go out here and compete.”
And compete he has. Wright turned heads during Tuesday’s practice with a series of dominant reps in one-on-one drills, going viral for the kind of raw power and technique that make offensive line coaches sit up in their chairs. His punch was heavy, his footwork crisp, and his anchor unmovable - a performance that sent a message: he belongs.
But like any lineman will tell you, consistency is the name of the game, and Wright knows it. Wednesday didn’t go quite as smoothly.
He admitted it wasn’t his best day, but that’s part of the grind. The trenches are a place of constant adjustment, where every snap is a new battle, and no one wins them all.
What matters is how you respond.
Wright’s mindset hasn’t wavered. He’s embracing the full experience in Mobile - the highs, the lows, the lessons. For a player who’s always been known for his physicality and toughness, this week is about showing he can stack good days, take coaching, and compete against the best.
The Senior Bowl is more than just a showcase. It’s a job interview with pads on, and for Wright, it’s a chance to turn childhood dreams into NFL reality.