About His Career: After a respectable junior campaign, Wright earned the starting nod at right end during spring practices. A strong and determined defender, Wright’s quickness off the line helps keep opposing defenses honest.

2004: Played in nine games… Tallied 20 tackles on the season, 10 solo, 10 assists… Posted 2.5 tackles for loss, totaling six yards… Credited with half a sack against North Alabama… Broke up two passes… Posted a season-high seven tackles at Southern Arkansas.

JUCO:  Played for coach Terry Underwood at East Central Mississippi Community College.

High School:   A standout at both offensive and defensive tackle for coach Brad Peterson at Newton High School ... Started three years ... Named outstanding lineman in District 7-AA as a senior ... First team All-District and second team All-State selection ... Led his team to the Class AA state playoffs as a senior ... Once recorded 14 pancake blocks in one game.

Personal: Born March 5, 1984, he is the son of Lillian Wright and Charley Mapp. He is a Business major.