From tragedy to triumph, Giants’ Gary Brightwell went through a lot to make it to the NFL
Posted May 13, 2021
Arizona running back Gary Brightwell has been through a lot on his journey to getting drafted by the New York Giants. AP
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Gary Brightwell was in a daze as he jogged out of the Arizona Stadium tunnel in March for his Pro Day. His mind was thousands of miles away, thinking about his grandmother. This is supposed to be a life-changing event, a crucial audition for a player who wasn’t guaranteed to be drafted, but he just wanted to get through it. He had a job to do.
Gary Brightwell - Running Back Arizona Wildcats Scouting Report
Scouting report for NFL Draft prospect Gary Brightwell
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A three-year contributor and one-year starter, Brightwell had a productive season as the Wildcats’ featured back in 2020, racking up 390 rushing yards in four games on an otherwise subpar offense. Operating in a zone-heavy attack, he shows exciting burst that allows him to beat second-level defenders to the corner and take advantage of strong blocking. A physical north and south runner, Brightwell has an active off arm and delivers punishment upon impact. He can change directions in space and even displays the ability to jump-cut in the open field. As a receiver, he is quick in a straight line and shows reliable hands as a check-down and on screen passes. Brightwell uses his size and physicality in pass protection. He has to lower his pads to avoid getting blown up by bigger defenders. His biggest area of concern is his vision as he is unabl
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