Dae'Quan Wright

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Dae'Quan Wright
Ole Miss Rebels–No. 8
Position Tight end
ClassJunior
Major Multi-disciplinary studies
Personal information
Born: (2003-09-21) September 21, 2003 (age 22)
Height6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight255 lb (116 kg)
Career history
College
High school Perry (Perry, Georgia)

Dae'Quan Tariq Wright (born September 21, 2003) is an American college football tight end for the Ole Miss Rebels. He previously played for the Virginia Tech Hokies.

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Early life

Wright attended Perry High School in Perry, Georgia. He was rated as a three-star recruit and committed to play college football for the Virginia Tech Hokies. [1]

College career

Virginia Tech

As a freshman in 2022, Wright notched 19 receptions for 208 yards. [2] In 2023, he became the Hokies' starting tight end midway through the season and hauled in 28 receptions for 366 yards. [3] After the season, Wright entered his name into the NCAA transfer portal. [4]

Ole Miss

Wright transferred to play for the Ole Miss Rebels. [5] In week 9 of the 2024 season, he hauled in three receptions for 54 yards in a win over Oklahoma. [6] In week 10, Wright brought in nine receptions for 99 yards and two touchdowns in a blowout win over Arkansas. [7]

References

  1. ↑ Sullivan, Tim (2 February 2022). "Virginia Tech Signing Day capsule 2022: Daequan Wright". HokieHaven.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  2. ↑ Eckert, David (14 January 2024). "Ole Miss football, Lane Kiffin land Virginia Tech transfer portal TE Dae'Quan Wright". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  3. ↑ Eckert, David (15 August 2024). "Would Lane Kiffin run two-tight end sets at Ole Miss? Dae'Quan Wright makes it possible". The Clarion-Ledger. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  4. ↑ Sullivan, Tim (28 November 2023). "Portal outgoing: Dae'Quan Wright". HokieHaven.com. Rivals.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  5. ↑ Katz, Michael (16 August 2024). "Dae'Quan Wright thinks two tight ends in Ole Miss' offense could be 'scary'". The Commercial Dispatch. Retrieved 6 November 2024.
  6. ↑ Macon Gillespie, John (29 October 2024). "Dae'Quan Wright Gives Inside Look at Ole Miss Tight Ends Big Day vs. Oklahoma". Ole Miss Rebels on SI. SI.com. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
  7. ↑ Komis, Tyler. "Ole Miss' Dae'Quan Wright doesn't 'look into targets', but has made the most of them". InsideTheRebels.com. 247Sports. Retrieved 7 November 2024.
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