Dwayne Wright’s biography, net worth, fact, career, awards and life story

Intro American football running back
Is American football player 
Football player 
From United States of America 
Type Sports 
Gender male
Birth 2 June 1983, San Diego, USA
Age: 37 years
Star sign Gemini
Stats
Height: 73 in
Weight: 234 lbs
Education
Lincoln High School
Sports Teams
Buffalo Bills
New York Giants
Philadelphia Eagles
Pittsburgh Steelers

Dwayne Wright (born June 2, 1983) is a Retired gridiron 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.

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.

Height Weight 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 1 in
(1.85 m) 		228 lb
(103 kg) 		4.66 s 1.62 s 2.71 s 4.43 s 7.23 s 34 in
(0.86 m) 		9 ft 7 in
(2.92 m) 		24 reps
All values from 2007 NFL Combine

Buffalo Bills

Wright was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. 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, 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. He was waived on August 1.

Pittsburgh Steelers

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

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.

Personal

Wright has 2 daughters, Naliyah, Zahra and has a son, Demarion.

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