Nick Wright - 2012

SOPHOMORE (2012): Posted 29 tackles and three pass break ups in 14 games... Started four games at cornerback... Made his first career start and tallied three tackles against Appalachian State (11/3)... Opened the season with two tackles and a fumble recovery against Jacksonville (9/1)... Posted three tackles at Western Carolina (10/6)... Recorded four tackles against Furman (10/20) and Centeral Arkansas (12/1)... Made a season-high five stops at Georgia (11/17).

FRESHMAN (2011): Appeared in nine games, including the last seven games of the year... Made two tackles on the year... Started at cornerback for the Blue team in the spring game... Tallied five solo stops in the game.

PREP: All-Region Honorable Mention for Class 5A at free safety for state champion ML King Lions... Two-year varsity letterman... Registered 46 tackles with three for loss and one fumble recovery as a senior... Played for Lions Head Coach Michael Carson, the Region 2-AAAAA Coach of the Year.

PERSONAL: Full name is Nicholas Anthony Wright... born June 20, 1993 in Atlanta, Ga., ... parents are Anthony and Benedette Wright... has two siblings Christopher and Grant... admires his brother for teaching him a strong work ethic... most influenced by his parents because "they lead by example and encourage him to work hard, taught him when he keeps God in the center of his life he can use his passion for football, as his purpose and be a positive influence to others.

MAJOR: Pre-Exercise Science.

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