Dwayne Wright Explained

Dwayne Wright
Number:31
Position:Running back
Birth Date:2 June 1983
Birth Place:San Diego, California, U.S.
Height Ft:5
Height In:11
Weight Lbs:228
High School:Lincoln (San Diego, California)
Draftyear:2007
Draftround:4
Draftpick:111
Pastteams:
Highlights:
  • All-Central Valley Conference (2002)
  • Second-team All-WAC (2006)
  • Central Valley Espy-Male Athlete of year (2007)
  • Central Valley Espy- College Male Athlete Of Year (2007)
Statlabel1:Rushing attempts
Statvalue1:29
Statlabel2:Rushing yards
Statvalue2:94
Statlabel3:Rushing touchdowns
Statlabel4:Receptions
Statvalue4:3
Statlabel5:Receiving yards
Statvalue5:17
Statlabel6:Receiving touchdowns
Pfr:W/WrigDw01

Dwayne Wright (born June 2, 1983) is an American former professional football player who was a running back in the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft. He played college football for West Hills College and the Fresno State Bulldogs.

Wright was also a member of the New York Giants, Philadelphia Eagles, Pittsburgh Steelers, Hartford Colonials and Toronto Argonauts.

Early life

Wright prepped at Morse High School during his 9th and 10th grade years. He then transferred to Lincoln High School in San Diego, California.

College career

Wright played college football at West Hills College in Coalinga, California. In 2003, he transferred to Fresno State.[1] He declared for the 2007 NFL draft after choosing to forgo his junior season.

Professional career

Pre-draft

Wright was invited to the 2007 NFL Scouting Combine. He visited with the Atlanta Falcons, Buffalo Bills, Pittsburgh Steelers and Philadelphia Eagles before the draft.

Buffalo Bills

Wright was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL draft.[2] He was signed to a contract on July 25. He was waived on August 30, 2008.[3]

New York Giants

Wright was signed by the New York Giants on January 14, 2009. He was waived on September 5.

Philadelphia Eagles

After working out for the Philadelphia Eagles on January 13, 2010,[4] Wright was signed to a two-year contract by the Eagles on January 29. He was going to be converted to fullback after playing running back during his entire career.[5] He was waived on August 1.[6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Wright was claimed off waivers from the Philadelphia Eagles by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 2, 2010.[7] He was waived on August 31.

Hartford Colonials

Wright was signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League on September 9, 2012. He played one game and then was released due to contract issues.

Toronto Argonauts

On October 5, 2012, Wright signed a practice roster agreement with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League. He was released by the Argonauts on June 24, 2013.

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Dwayne Wright Timeline Events . 247Sports.com . April 18, 2024.
  2. Web site: 2007 NFL Draft Listing . 2023-05-11 . Pro-Football-Reference.com . en.
  3. Web site: Dwayne Wright Transactions . Pro-Football-Reference.com . April 18, 2024.
  4. Web site: Caplan, Adam . January 15, 2010 . PHI: Eagles Work Out Three RBs . . January 17, 2010.
  5. Web site: McPherson, Chris . January 29, 2010 . Eagles Ink FB Wright To Two-Year Deal . dead . https://web.archive.org/web/20100131160226/http://www.philadelphiaeagles.com/news/Story.asp?story_id=20177 . January 31, 2010 . Philadelphiaeagles.com . January 29, 2010.
  6. News: Wulf, Bo . August 1, 2010 . RB Mallett Returns, FB Wright Released . philadelphiaeagles.com . August 1, 2010.
  7. News: Bouchette, Ed . August 2, 2010 . Steelers acquire new fullback . . August 2, 2010 . August 5, 2010 . https://web.archive.org/web/20100805150417/https://www.post-gazette.com/pg/10214/1077121-100.stm . bot: unknown .