Former Tennessee OL Darnell Wright goes viral for casually destroying defender on national TV

Originally posted on A to Z Sports | By Zach Ragan | Last updated 10/6/23

Former Tennessee Vols offensive lineman Darnell Wright put on a show in the Chicago Bears' 40-20 win against the Washington Commanders on Thursday Night Football.

Wright, the No. 10 overall selection in the 2023 NFL Draft by the Bears, went viral for casually trucking a Washington defender while never breaking stride.

Darnell Wright just casually trucking this defender and continue on his way. pic.twitter.com/eyr95U61SZ
— Geoff Schwartz (@geoffschwartz) October 6, 2023

Darnell ran Wright through him
(h/t @geoffschwartz) #CHIvsWAS on Prime Video
Also available on #NFLPlus https://t.co/YCeYJnyJmB pic.twitter.com/wyHRUxxpd3
— NFL (@NFL) October 6, 2023

That wasn't Wright's only impressive play in the Bears' win, either.

Wright also showed off his athleticism by making an impressive block on the perimeter which helped create some space for wide receiver DJ Moore (who had a huge night for Chicago).

Darnell Wright shouldn’t be able to do this. The #Bears got a good one. pic.twitter.com/lx2vVUhEiD
— ImBearingDown (@ImBearingDown) October 6, 2023

Looks like the Bears made the right decision by selecting Wright in the first round. The former Vol certainly made a big impact in the Bears' win against the Commanders.

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