- 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=WRI490795Kenneth D. Wright (born
September 14 ,1977 in Ruston,Louisiana ) is anAmerican football cornerback who is currently afree agent . He was drafted by theMinnesota Vikings in the fourth round of the1999 NFL Draft . He playedcollege football at Northwestern State.Wright has also played for the
Houston Texans ,Jacksonville Jaguars ,Washington Redskins andCleveland 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 the1999 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 theNew 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 ofmarijuana 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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