Gabe Wright

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Gabe Wright
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Wright with the Washington Football Team in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-03) April 3, 1992 (age 32)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school: Carver (Columbus)
College: Auburn
Position: Defensive tackle
NFL draft: 2015  / round: 4 / pick: 113
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gabriel Alexander Wright (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

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Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		300 lb
(136 kg)		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m)		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		5.07 s1.78 s2.96 s4.56 s7.73 s26.5 in
(0.67 m)		8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)		34 reps
All values from NFL Combine [1] [2]

Detroit Lions

Wright was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft after playing college football at Auburn. [3] [4] The Lions traded up for the pick, giving away their 2016 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles. [4] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions. [5]

Cleveland Browns

On September 5, 2016, Wright was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns. [6] On September 13, 2016, he was promoted to the Browns' active roster. [7] He was released on October 4, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [8] [9] He was elevated back to the active roster on October 11, 2016. [10] He was released again on October 21, 2016 and re-signed back to the practice squad a few days later. [11] [12] He was re-signed back to the active roster again on December 13, 2016. [13]

On May 19, 2017, Wright was waived by the Browns. [14]

Philadelphia Eagles

On June 5, 2017, Wright was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles. [15] He was waived by the team on September 1, 2017. [16]

Miami Dolphins

On September 4, 2017, Wright was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad. [17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2017. [18]

On August 14, 2018, Wright was released by the Dolphins. [19]

Oakland Raiders

On August 15, 2018, Wright was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders. [20] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day. [21] [22] He was released on September 14, 2018, but was re-signed five days later. [23] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2018. [24] Wright was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019. [25]

Houston Roughnecks

On November 22, 2019, Wright was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft. [26] In 5 games for the undefeated Roughnecks, Wright produced 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks. [27] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020. [28]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 7, 2020, Wright signed with the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars. [29] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021. [30] He was waived on March 17, 2021. [31]

Washington Football Team

Wright signed with the Washington Football Team on June 7, 2021. [32] He was released on August 31, 2021, [33] and re-signed to the practice squad the following day. [34] Wright was released on September 28, 2021. [35] He signed to the team's practice squad on November 16, 2021. [36]

DC Defenders

Wright was placed on the reserve list by the DC Defenders of the XFL on March 7, 2023. [37] He was activated a week later. [37] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024. [38]

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  3. ↑ Gabe Wright transforms body to become Auburn's most versatile defensive lineman
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