Kenyatta Wright

Kenyatta Wright
No. 98
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	February 19, 1978 (age 43); Vian, Oklahoma
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	238 lb (108 kg)
Career information
College:	Oklahoma State
Undrafted:	2000
Career history
	Buffalo Bills (2000–2001); New York Jets (2003–2005);

Kenyatta Terrell Wright (born February 19, 1978 in Vian, Oklahoma) is a former American football linebacker who played for the New York Jets of the NFL from 2003-2005. He was a four-year starter for Oklahoma State University, where he recorded 260 career tackles, 11 sacks, and 1 fumble recovery. He was signed as a free agent in 2000 by the Buffalo Bills. Was the vaunted leader of the Oklahoma State "Orange Crush Defense".^{[citation needed]}

Professional career[]

As an undrafted free agent out of Oklahoma State University, he first signed with the Buffalo Bills and played for two years under defensive co-ordinator Ted Cottrell. In 2003 Ted Cottrell joined the New York Jets as defensive co-ordinator and brought Kenyatta with him, who would go onto spend 3 of his 5 seasons in Green and White. He played a key role in the Jets special teams under Mike Westhoff on route to a 10-6 record and playoff berth in 2004.^[1]

Kenyatta Wright retired in 2006.

Personal life[]

Wright is married with two sons who both play college football, Elijah is a linebacker at The University of Central Oklahoma and Solomon is a defensive tackle committed to The University of Arkansas.^[2]

References[]

^ Gehman, Jim (April 22, 2021). "Where Are They Now: Kenyatta Wright". New York Jets.com. Retrieved April 30, 2021.
^ Gehman, Jim (April 22, 2021). "Where Are They Now: Kenyatta Wright". New York Jets.com. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

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[1] Gehman, Jim (April 22, 2021). "Where Are They Now: Kenyatta Wright". New York Jets.com. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

[2] Gehman, Jim (April 22, 2021). "Where Are They Now: Kenyatta Wright". New York Jets.com. Retrieved April 30, 2021.

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