Former Arizona All-American Scooby Wright is forever having to prove himself. It happened when he made the transition from high school to college. It’s happening again now as he pursues an NFL career.
Wright addressed the doubters directly Wednesday in what amounts to a cover letter. We’ve all written them; Wright’s just so happened to be published by The Players’ Tribune under the headline: “For Hire: Linebacker Who Can’t Wait to Prove You Wrong.”
Below are some excerpts from Wright’s letter.
Excerpt No. 1:
“Throughout my career, many coaches and teams have overlooked my talents, as if my production on the field was just a fluke. I get it. If you see me in street clothes, you might not think I’m the next great NFL linebacker. But when you see me on the field, you’ll probably think differently.”
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Excerpt No. 2:
“Honestly, I love it. It makes me stronger. What the doubters don’t realize is that they fuel my motor. And my motor is what’s going to make me a great NFL player. So I’m looking forward to joining your team, because I’ll have the opportunity to play against 31 other franchises who are going to be kicking themselves while we absolutely dominate.
“Now I’m aware that you may not have been totally impressed by what you saw from me at the NFL Scouting Combine. I wasn’t impressed either. In my mind, I totally underperformed. But my main goal for the combine was to prove that I had recovered from the torn meniscus and sprained ankle I suffered last season. In that regard, I was successful and I’m as healthy as I’ve ever been.”
Excerpt No. 3:
“I’m a good football player. That’s a fair assessment. But the main reason you should draft me is because I’m going to get better — much, much better. Because I won’t think I’ve 'made it' just because I’ve been drafted. I think that means the work is really just starting.”
The NFL draft is April 28-30 in Chicago. Wright is projected to be selected between the second and fourth rounds.
