Terry Wright (wide receiver)
Personal information | |
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Born: | January 28, 1997 |
Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
Weight: | 177 lb (80 kg) |
Career information | |
High school: | White Station (Memphis, Tennessee) |
College: | Purdue |
Position: | Wide receiver |
Undrafted: | 2019 |
Career history | |
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
Terry Dave Wright (born January 28, 1997) is an American football wide receiver who is a free agent. He played college football at Purdue.
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 8 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]
References
- ^ "Terry Wright NFL hopes". cbssports.com.
- ^ "Purdue picks up another Juco receiver". jconline.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (May 3, 2019). "Seahawks Sign 12 Undrafted Rookie Free Agents". Seahawks.com. Retrieved May 21, 2019.
- ^ Boyle, John (August 31, 2019). "Seahawks Make Roster Moves, Establish 53-Man Roster". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Boyle, John (September 1, 2019). "Seahawks Re-Sign Quarterback Geno Smith; Add Six Players To Practice Squad". Seahawks.com.
- ^ Bouda, Nate (October 18, 2019). "Seahawks Released WR Terry Wright From Practice Squad". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved October 19, 2019.
- ^ Varley, Teresa (November 5, 2019). "Steelers place Gilbert III on IR; promote Spillane". Steelers.com.
- ^ "Miami Dolphins Sign Eight To Futures Contracts". MiamiDolphins.com. December 31, 2019.
- ^ "Dolphins Waive Six Players". MiamiDolphins.com. April 18, 2020. Retrieved April 21, 2020.
External links
- 1997 births
- Living people
- American football wide receivers
- Coffeyville Red Ravens football players
- Miami Dolphins players
- Pittsburgh Steelers players
- Players of American football from Tennessee
- Purdue Boilermakers football players
- Purdue Boilermakers men's track and field athletes
- Seattle Seahawks players
- Sportspeople from Memphis, Tennessee
- Track and field athletes from Tennessee