Nahshon Wright performs a professional cornerback position for the Dallas Cowboys of the National Football League. His height is 1.93 m, and his weight is 86 kg. He played football for the James Logan High School squad as a cornerback and wide receiver. After graduating from high school, he enrolled at Laney College, where he contributed to the team’s 2018 state championship success.
He made 12 starts, finished with 17 tackles, 1.5 of which were for a loss, 4 interceptions, and 3 passes deflected, earning him All-Conference honors. In 2019, he transferred to Oregon State and played collegiate football for the Beavers. While participating in all 12 games with 10 starts, his numbers as a sophomore included 34 tackles and 3 interceptions.
He started six games as a junior in 2020, recording 30 tackles, two interceptions, four passes defensed, and one sack. In the matchup with the University of California, he made 6 tackles and one interception. In the matchup with the University of Oregon, he recorded 7 tackles, 1 interception, and 1 pass defense. After the season, he declared for the NFL Draft.
The Dallas Cowboys selected Wright with the 99th overall choice in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. He agreed to a $4.8 million, four-year rookie deal with the Cowboys in July 2021.
Where Is Nahshon Wright From?
Nahshon Wright is from East Palo Alto in California in the United States.