Nahshon Wright

Nahshon Wright (born September 23, 1998) is an American football cornerback for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Oregon State.

Nahshon Wright
No. 25 – Dallas Cowboys
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1998-09-23) September 23, 1998
Hayward, California
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:James Logan
(Union City, California)
College:Oregon State (2019–2020)
NFL Draft:2021 / Round: 3 / Pick: 99
Career history
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:9
Touchdowns:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Early years

Wright attended James Logan High School, where he played as a wide receiver and cornerback. He also lettered in basketball and track. He enrolled at Laney College, where he contributed to the team winning the 2018 state championship. He tallied 12 starts, 17 tackles (1.5 for loss), 4 interceptions and 3 passes defensed, while earning All-conference honors.

He transferred to Oregon State University in 2019. As a sophomore, he appeared in all 12 games with 10 starts, posting 34 tackles (half a tackle for loss) and 3 interceptions.

As a junior in 2020, the football season was reduced to 7 games due to the COVID-19 pandemic.[1] He started in 6 games, registering 30 tackles, 2 interceptions, 4 passes defensed and one sack. He had 6 tackles and one interception against the University of California. He made 7 tackles, one interception and one pass defensed against the University of Oregon. He had 7 tackles and one sack against the Stanford University. He declared for the NFL Draft after the season.[2]

Professional career
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4+1⁄4 in
(1.94 m)		 183 lb
(83 kg)		 32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		 9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		4.49 s1.64 s2.65 s4.57 s7.19 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		10 ft 6 in
(3.20 m)		6 reps
All values from Pro Day[3][4]

Wright was selected by the Dallas Cowboys in the third round (99th overall) of the 2021 NFL Draft.[5] The selection was criticized in the media as a reach, while the team passed on other defensive backs like Elijah Molden, Ifeatu Melifonwu, Ambry Thomas and Brandon Stephens.[6] Wright signed his four-year rookie contract with Dallas on July 21, worth $4.8 million.[7] He scored a touchdown after a blocked punt on November 14th vs the Atlanta Falcons.

Personal life

His younger brother Rezjohn was featured in the 2020 season of the series Last Chance U.[8] On November 30, 2021, Wright tested positive for COVID-19.

References
  1. "Pac-12 CEO Group announces decision to schedule conference-only play for several Fall sports & to delay move toward mandatory athletics activities". July 10, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  2. "Oregon State cornerback Nahshon Wright declares for NFL Draft". 247sports. December 22, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  3. "Nahshon Wright Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  4. "Nahshon Wright, Oregon State, CB, 2021 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved October 2, 2021.
  5. Phillips, Rob (April 30, 2021). "Double Coverage: Cowboys Draft 2nd CB On Day 2". DallasCowboys.com.
  6. "NFL draft 2021 winners, head-scratching picks, reaches from Rounds 2 and 3: Mel Kiper's Day 2 recap". ESPN. April 30, 2021. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
  7. "Cowboys Sign Nahshon Wright".
  8. "OSU Beavers JUCO transfer Rejzohn Wright featured on Last Chance U". NBC Sports. July 29, 2020. Retrieved May 1, 2021.
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