Kendall Wright
Encyclopedia
Kendall Wright is an American football
wide receiver
for the Baylor Bears
. He is considered one of the best wide prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft
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in Pittsburg, Texas
. He played quarterback
and cornerback
.
Through the first five games of his senior season, Wright has 40 receptions for 621 yards and seven touchdowns.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
for the Baylor Bears
Baylor Bears football
The Baylor Bears football team represents Baylor University in Division I FBS college football. They are a member of the Big 12 Conference. The team plays its home games at Floyd Casey Stadium in Waco, Texas.-History:...
. He is considered one of the best wide prospects for the 2012 NFL Draft
2012 NFL Draft
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Early years
Wright attended Pittsburg High SchoolPittsburg High School
Pittsburg High School may refer to:*Pittsburg High School — Pittsburg, California*Pittsburg High School — Pittsburg, Kansas*Pittsburg High School — Pittsburg, New Hampshire...
in Pittsburg, Texas
Pittsburg, Texas
Pittsburg is a city located in Camp County, Texas. As of the 2000 census, the city had a total population of 4,347. It is the county seat of Camp County. It is best known as the home of the giant poultry producer Pilgrim's Pride and the home of racing legend Carroll Shelby...
. He played quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
and cornerback
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
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College career
As a true freshman in 2008, Wright played in all 12 games and led the team in receptions with 50, receiving yards with 649 yards and five touchdowns. The 50 receptions and 649 receiving yards were Baylor freshman records. He also played 13 games for the basketball team. As a sophomore in 2009, Wright again was the teams leading receiver with 66 receptions for 740 yards and five touchdowns. He was a All-Big 12 honorable mention. As a junior in 2010, he was named a second team All-Big 12 selection after recording 78 receptions for 952 yards and seven touchdowns. The 78 receptions set a school record for most receptions in a season.Through the first five games of his senior season, Wright has 40 receptions for 621 yards and seven touchdowns.