Terry Wright (wide receiver)

Terry Dave Wright (born January 28, 1997) is an American football wide receiver for the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL). He played college football at Purdue.

Terry Wright
No. 9 – Philadelphia Stars
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1997-01-28) January 28, 1997
Memphis, Tennessee, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:177 lb (80 kg)
Career information
High school:White Station (Memphis, Tennessee)
College:Purdue
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

Wright attended White Station High School in Memphis, Tennessee. Wright became a top 25 player in the state of Tennessee.[1] Purdue coach Jeff Brohm tried to recruit him to the Hilltoppers out of Memphis' High School, but he didn't qualify academically.[2] He instead started his college career with Coffeyville Community College to play college football and track.

College career

Coffeyville Community College

As a true freshman at Coffeyville CC in 2015, Wright played primarily on special teams, becoming the teams leading kick returner with 19 returns for 512 yards. The following year, Wright made in impact on offense with 50 catches for 805 yards and eight touchdowns, getting the attention of several Division I colleges.

Purdue

Wright elected to transfer to Purdue in January 2017 and joined the track team in April following spring football practice. With football, appeared in 12 games, making three starts. Wright caught 29 passes for 274 yards on the year. In Wright's senior year, he posted career highs against Iowa in yards (146) and touchdowns (three).

Professional career

Seattle Seahawks

Wright was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Seattle Seahawks on May 3, 2019.[3] He was waived on August 31, 2019, and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[4][5] He was released from the practice squad on October 18.[6]

Pittsburgh Steelers

On November 5, 2019, Wright was signed to the Pittsburgh Steelers practice squad.[7] He was released on November 18.

Miami Dolphins

On November 27, 2019, Wright was signed to the Miami Dolphins practice squad. He signed a futures contract with the team on December 31, 2019.[8]

On April 18, 2020, Wright was waived by the Dolphins.[9]

Wright had a tryout with the Las Vegas Raiders on August 23, 2020.[10]

Ottawa Redblacks

Wright signed with the Ottawa Redblacks of the CFL on July 13, 2021, and subsequently placed on the team's suspended list.[11]

San Antonio Brahmas

On November 17, 2022, Wright was drafted by the San Antonio Brahmas of the XFL.[12]

Philadelphia Stars

On February 9, 2023, Wright signed with the Philadelphia Stars of the United States Football League (USFL).[13]

References
  1. "Terry Wright NFL hopes". cbssports.com.
  2. "Purdue picks up another Juco receiver". jconline.com.
  3. Boyle, John (May 3, 2019). "Seahawks Sign 12 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
  4. Boyle, John (August 31, 2019). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
  5. Boyle, John (September 1, 2019). "Seahawks Re-Sign Quarterback Geno Smith; Add Six Players To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
  6. Bouda, Nate (October 18, 2019). "Seahawks Released WR Terry Wright From Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
  7. Varley, Teresa (November 5, 2019). "Steelers place Gilbert III on IR; promote Spillane". Steelers.com.
  8. "Miami Dolphins Sign Eight To Futures Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. December 31, 2019.
  9. "Dolphins Waive Six Players". MiamiDolphins.com. April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
  10. @AlbertBreer (August 23, 2020). "And here's today's tryout/visit list. Ex-Ohio State QB Cardale Jones and ex-Lions RB Theo Riddick worked out for Vegas" (Tweet). Retrieved August 24, 2020 – via Twitter.
  11. "2021 CFL Transactions". CFL.ca. Retrieved July 14, 2021.
  12. "Rosters for all eight XFL teams: Full draft results and where Vic Beasley, Martavis Bryant landed". ESPN.com. 2022-11-18. Retrieved 2022-12-30.
  13. @USFLStars (February 9, 2023). "Free Agent Signing" (Tweet). Retrieved February 9, 2023 – via Twitter.
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