Dwayne Wright

Dwayne Wright (born June 2, 1983) is a former American football running back. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Fresno State.

For the association football player, see Dwayne Wright (footballer).
Dwayne Wright
No. 31
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1983-06-02) June 2, 1983
San Diego, California, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:227 lb (103 kg)
Career information
High school:Lincoln (San Diego, California)
College:Fresno State
NFL Draft:2007 / Round: 4 / Pick: 111
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • 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)
Career NFL statistics
Rushing attempts:29
Rushing yards:94
Rushing touchdowns:0
Receptions:3
Receiving yards:17
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

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

Early years

Wright prepped at Morse High School 9th,10th. Transferred to Lincoln High School in San Diego, California.

College career

Wright played college football at West Hills College Coalinga, CA. 2003 Transferred to Fresno State. He chose to forgo his Junior season and declare for the 2007 NFL Draft.

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.

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m)		 228 lb
(103 kg)		 4.66 s1.62 s2.71 s4.43 s7.23 s34 in
(0.86 m)		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m)		24 reps
All values from 2007 NFL Combine[1]

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 and signed to New York Giants on August 30, 2009.

New York Giants

Wright was signed by the New York Giants on August 30, 2009.

Philadelphia Eagles

After working out for the Philadelphia Eagles on January 13, 2010,[3] 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.[4] He was waived on August 1.[5]

Pittsburgh Steelers

Wright was claimed off waivers from Philadelphia Eagles by the Pittsburgh Steelers on August 2, 2011.[6]

Hartford Colonials

Wright was signed by the Hartford Colonials of the United Football League on September 9, 2012. He played one 1 game 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, 2012.

References
  1. "*Dwayne Wright, DS #13 RB, Fresno State". Nfldraftscout.com. Archived from the original on March 27, 2012. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  2. "2007 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 11, 2023.
  3. Caplan, Adam (January 15, 2010). "PHI: Eagles Work Out Three RBs". Scout.com. Retrieved January 17, 2010.
  4. McPherson, Chris (January 29, 2010). "Eagles Ink FB Wright To Two-Year Deal". Philadelphiaeagles.com. Archived from the original on January 31, 2010. Retrieved January 29, 2010.
  5. Wulf, Bo (August 1, 2010). "RB Mallett Returns, FB Wright Released". philadelphiaeagles.com. Retrieved August 1, 2010.
  6. Bouchette, Ed (August 2, 2010). "Steelers acquire new fullback". Pittsburgh Post-Gazette. Retrieved August 2, 2010.
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