Kenny Wright

Kenny Wright

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Free Agent
currentnumber=--
currentposition=Cornerback
birthdate=birth date and age|1977|9|14
birthplace=Ruston, Louisiana
heightft=6
heightin=1
weight=205
debutyear=1999
debutteam=Minnesota Vikings
college=Northwestern State
draftyear=1999
draftround=4
draftpick=120
pastteams=
* Minnesota Vikings (1999-2001)
* Houston Texans (2002-2004)
* Jacksonville Jaguars (2005)
* Washington Redskins (2006)
* Cleveland Browns (2007)
status=
nfl=WRI490795

Kenneth D. Wright (born September 14, 1977 in Ruston, Louisiana) is an American football cornerback who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the 1999 NFL Draft. He played college football at Northwestern State.

Wright has also played for the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars, Washington Redskins and Cleveland Browns.

Early years

Wright attended Ruston High School.

College career

Wright played three years at Northwestern State after transferring from Arkansas. [ [http://www.nflplayers.com/players/player.aspx?id=27111 Kenny Wright | Players | Nflplayers.Com ] ] He majored in Physical education.

Professional career

Minnesota Vikings

Wright was originally selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the fourth round (120th overall) in the 1999 NFL Draft. In his rookie season he played in all 16 games with 11 starts and finished the campaign with 80 tackles including a career-high 11 tackles at the New York Giants on December 26. In his second season with the Vikings, he again played in all 16 games and posted 47 tackles. In 2001, his final year for Minnesota, he played in 15 games and finished the season with 45 tackles.

Houston Texans

He began the year with the Vikings, but was waived on July 31 2002. He was signed by the Houston Texans off waivers on August 1 2002. In his first season with the Texans he played in all 16 games and finished the year with 34 tackles and one sack. In 2003 he played in 15 games and totaled 53 tackles and a career-high three interceptions. His third season with the Texans was less productive and he finished with only eight tackles.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Wright was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent on March 31 2005. He started in all 16 games and finished the season with 78 tackles and two interceptions.

Washington Redskins

Wright was signed by the Washington Redskins as an unrestricted free agent on April 3 2006. He played in 16 games including nine starts, recording 43 tackles and one interception.

Cleveland Browns

The Cleveland Browns signed Wright as an unrestricted free agent on March 4 2007 to a three year deal.He was released on May 15. [ [http://www.usatoday.com/sports/football/2008-05-14-4227696877_x.htm Browns release DB Kenny Wright - USATODAY.com ] ]

2008 Arrests

On April 3rd 2008, Kenny was arrested after a foot chase in Pearland, Texas. 1.875 ounces of marijuana was found in his car. [ [http://ap.google.com/article/ALeqM5i_kIBSvoWrbDIf8pVQi7Pc1Nvh7gD8VQQTTO0] Dead link|date=May 2008] It was later revealed that Wright was also arrested on March 1 2008 for marijuana possession following a traffic stop. [ [http://blog.cleveland.com/sports/2008/05/cleveland_browns_terminate_con_1.html Cleveland Browns terminate contract of Kenny Wright - Cleveland Sports News – The Latest Breaking News, Game Recaps and Scores from The Plain Dealer ] ]

References

External links

* [http://www.clevelandbrowns.com/team/player.php?id=2862 Cleveland Browns bio]


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