Will Wright

Position:
LB
Ht./Wt.:
6-2 / 221
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Garland, TX
High School:
South Garland HS

2013:
• Finished fourth with 79 tackles and was third with 7.5 tackles for loss
• Had five PBU[apos]s and two interceptions, along with 1.0 sack
• Notched eight tackles and 1.0 tackle for loss in the win over UNLV in the Heart of Dallas Bowl
• Made the game-winning interception in the comeback win over Ball State in the 4th quarter
• Had 10 tackles against UTSA and has made nine tackles on two other occasions
• Opened the season with a tackle for loss in two straight games and had a PBU in each game
• Had six tackles at Tulane and his only sack of the season

2012:
• Played in all 12 games and had 21 tackles and one interception on the year
• Made three starts on the year
• Recorded three tackles at MTSU and three at Houston
• Had an interception at Kansas State and two tackles
• Tied his career high with eight tackles against LSU

2011:
• Set career highs in games played (11), total tackles (31), and tackles for a loss (2.5)
• Had two pass break-ups and one blocked kick on the year
• Blocked a punt and tied the team-high with four tackles against Tulsa
• Collected four unassisted tackles against Indiana
• Notched a career-high eight tackles and a career-high two tackles for loss against the Houston.

2010:
• Played in eight games
• Returned one kick against Middle Tennessee for three yards
• Made four stops on the year, three of which were in kickoff coverage.

High School:
• Starred in a defense that allowed only 264.9 yards per game in 2009, which ranked among the best in the area
• Named to District 10-5A First Team
• Hauled in nine interceptions, and made 75 tackles from his sport at corner