Jacardia Wright

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Jacardia Wright
No. 31  Seattle Seahawks
Position Running back
Roster status Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-09-26) September 26, 2000 (age 24)
Decatur, Illinois, U.S.
Height6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight218 lb (99 kg)
Career information
High school St. Teresa
(Decatur, Illinois)
College Kansas State (2019–2021)
Missouri State (2022–2024)
NFL draft 2025: undrafted
Career history
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jacardia Wright (born September 26, 2000) is an American professional football running back for the Seattle Seahawks of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Kansas State Wildcats and Missouri State Bears and was signed by the Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in 2025.

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Early life

Wright was born on September 26, 2000, in Decatur, Illinois. [1] He attended St. Teresa High School in Decatur where he played football and was a top running back. [2] He was a three-time Macon County Player of the Year and was also selected all-state in 2017 and 2018. [1] As a senior, Wright ran for 2,609 yards and scored 55 touchdowns. [3] He finished second in state history with 8,821 rushing yards and 133 touchdowns. [2] He committed to play college football for the Kansas State Wildcats. [3]

College career

Wright appeared in three games and ran for 122 yards for Kansas State as a true freshman in 2019. [4] He then ran six times for 17 yards during the 2020 season, and for 56 yards on 13 carries in 2021. [1] He entered the NCAA transfer portal and transferred to the Missouri State Bears in 2022. [5] In his first year with the Bears, Wright was named to the Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) All-Newcomer team after running for 711 yards and nine touchdowns. [1] In 2023, he was selected second-team All-MVFC after running for 696 yards and six touchdowns, along with recording 17 catches for 271 yards and a touchdown. [6] Wright initially entered the transfer portal after the 2023 season, but declined name, image, and likeness (NIL) offers from larger schools to return to Missouri State for a final year in 2024. [7] He ran for 824 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 35 passes for 403 yards and two touchdowns in 2024, earning second-team All-MVFC honors. [8]

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
5 ft 11+34 in
(1.82 m)
218 lb
(99 kg)
33+18 in
(0.84 m)
8 in
(0.20 m)
4.64 s1.69 s2.69 s4.44 s7.06 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)
10 ft 1 in
(3.07 m)
19 reps
All values from Pro Day [9] [10]

After going unselected in the 2025 NFL draft, Wright signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent. [11] He ran for 147 yards and a touchdown during preseason wit the Seahawks. [12] He was waived on August 26, 2025, and re-signed to the practice squad the next day. [12] He was elevated to the active roster for the teams' Week 3 game against the New Orleans Saints. [13]

References

  1. 1 2 3 4 "Jacardia Wright". Missouri State Bears.
  2. 1 2 "Perseverance powering St. Teresa graduate, Decatur legend Jacardia Wright". Herald & Review . April 14, 2025 via archive.today.
  3. 1 2 Robinett, Kellis (April 17, 2019). "Chris Klieman's newest football pledge could help K-State at running back next season". The Wichita Eagle via archive.today.
  4. Fritchen, D. Scott (July 26, 2020). "Why Jacardia Wright gives K-State explosive option in backfield". 247Sports .
  5. Wheeler, Wyatt D. (April 9, 2022). "What Kansas State transfer RB Jacardia Wright brings to Missouri State football's offense". Springfield News-Leader .
  6. Wheeler, Wyatt D. (August 13, 2024). "Why Jacardia Wright says Missouri State football is best for his NFL dreams". Springfield News-Leader .
  7. Collingwood, Ryan (August 12, 2024). "'The grass isn't always greener:' Missouri State running back Jacardia Wright believes loyalty will pay off". Springfield Daily Citizen .
  8. Benintendi, Connor (July 15, 2025). "Seahawks Rookie Roundup: Does UDFA rusher have a chance to crack RB lineup?". Sports Illustrated .
  9. "Jacardia Wright College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  10. "Jacardia Wright RAS". RAS.Football. Retrieved September 22, 2025.
  11. "Decatur Native Jacardia Wright signs with Seahawks as undrafted free agent". WAND. April 27, 2025.
  12. 1 2 "Jacardia Wright: Stays on practice squad". CBS Sports. RotoWire. August 27, 2025.
  13. Foley, Will (September 20, 2025). "St. Teresa alum Jacardia Wright elevated to Seattle Seahawks active roster". Herald & Review .