Dwayne Wright (born June 2, 1983) is a former

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. He was drafted by the Buffalo Bills in the fourth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at

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. Wright was a member of the New York Giants,

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, Pittsburgh Steelers,

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and

Toronto Argonauts The Toronto Argonauts (officially the Toronto Argonaut Football Club and colloquially known as the Argos) are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League (CFL), based in Toronto, Ontario ...

. Retired as a Pittsburgh Steeler.

Early years

Wright prepped at Morse High School 9th,10th. Transferred to Lincoln High School in

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College career

Wright played college football at West Hills College Coalinga, CA. 2003 Transferred to

. 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

before the draft.

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

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

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

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.

References

External links

Just Sports StatsToronto Argonauts bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Dwayne 1983 births Living people Players of American football from San Diego Players of Canadian football from San Diego American football running backs Fresno State Bulldogs football players Buffalo Bills players New York Giants players Philadelphia Eagles players Pittsburgh Steelers players Hartford Colonials players