Kenyatta Terrell Wright (born February 19, 1978 in

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) is a former

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who played for the New York Jets of the NFL from 2003-2005. He was a four-year starter for

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, where he recorded 260 career tackles, 11 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery. He was signed as a free agent in 2000 by the Buffalo Bills. Was the vaunted leader of the Oklahoma State "Orange Crush Defense".

Professional career

As an undrafted free agent out of

, he first signed with the Buffalo Bills and played for two years under defensive co-ordinator

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. In 2003

joined the New York Jets as defensive co-ordinator and brought Kenyatta with him, who would go onto spend 3 of his 5 seasons in Green and White. He played a key role in the Jets special teams under Mike Westhoff on route to a 10-6 record and playoff berth in 2004. Kenyatta Wright retired in 2006.

Personal life

Wright is married with two sons who both play college football, Elijah is a

at The University of Central Oklahoma and Solomon is a defensive tackle on the roster at

References

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