Derek Wright
Derek Wright (born August 13, 1998) is an American football wide receiver for the Carolina Panthers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Utah State.
| No. 83 – Carolina Panthers | |
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| Position: | Wide receiver |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | August 13, 1998 Sterling, Utah, U.S. |
| Height: | 6 ft 1 in (1.85 m) |
| Weight: | 195 lb (88 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Manti High School (Utah)[1] |
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| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Practice squad |
| Career NFL statistics | |
| Player stats at NFL.com · PFR | |
College career
After graduating High School, Wright attended Snow College for two seasons before attending Utah State. In his senior season at Utah State, he had 48 receptions for 789 yards and a team-best 11 touchdowns, earning himself honorable mention all-Mountain West honors.[2]
Professional career
On May 1, 2022, Wright signed with the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.[2][3]
On August 30, 2022, Wright was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad.[4] He signed a reserve/future deal with the Panthers on January 9, 2023.[5][6]
On August 30, 2023, Wright was waived by the Panthers and re-signed to the practice squad.[7][8]
References
- "Derek Wright - Manti High School Football". Deseret News. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- Allen, Trevor (2022-04-30). "Utah State WR Derek Wright Signs UDFA Deal With Carolina Panthers". KSL Sports. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Panthers agree to terms with 2022 undrafted free agents". Panthers.com.
- "Thompkins, Wright cut from NFL rosters". USUStatesman.com.
- Callihan, Schuyler (2023-01-13). "Three Recent Panthers Draft Picks Find New Homes". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2023-04-30.
- "Panthers sign nine players on Monday". Panthers.com.
- Gantt, Darin (August 30, 2023). "Panthers add three players on waiver claims". Panthers.com.
- Gantt, Darin (August 31, 2023). "Panthers add two more to practice squad". Panthers.com.