Age, Biography and Wiki
Major Wright was born on 1 July, 1988 in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, U.S., is an American football player (born 1988). Discover Major Wright's Biography, Age, Height, Physical Stats, Dating/Affairs, Family and career updates. Learn How rich is he in this year and how he spends money? Also learn how he earned most of networth at the age of 35 years old?
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| Age |
35 years old |
| Zodiac Sign |
Cancer |
| Born |
1 July, 1988 |
| Birthday |
1 July |
| Birthplace |
Lauderdale Lakes, Florida, U.S. |
| Nationality |
United States
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He is a member of famous Player with the age 35 years old group.
Major Wright Height, Weight & Measurements
At 35 years old, Major Wright height is 5′ 11″ and Weight 204 lbs.
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| Height |
5′ 11″ |
| Weight |
204 lbs |
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Not Available |
Dating & Relationship status
He is currently single. He is not dating anyone. We don't have much information about He's past relationship and any previous engaged. According to our Database, He has no children.
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Major Wright Net Worth
His net worth has been growing significantly in 2023-2024. So, how much is Major Wright worth at the age of 35 years old? Major Wright’s income source is mostly from being a successful Player. He is from United States. We have estimated Major Wright's net worth, money, salary, income, and assets.
| Net Worth in 2024 |
$1 Million - $5 Million |
| Salary in 2024 |
Under Review |
| Net Worth in 2023 |
Pending |
| Salary in 2023 |
Under Review |
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Not Available |
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Major Wright Social Network
Timeline
Major Wright (born July 1, 1988) is a former American football safety.
He played college football for the University of Florida, and was a member of a BCS National Championship team.
He played in the 2007 U.S. Army All-American Bowl.
Wright was an All-state selection both years.
In track & field, Wright posted personal-bests of 11.1 in the 100-meter dash, 22.8 in the 200-meter dash and 41.32 in the 4×100-meter relay.
Wright accepted an athletic scholarship to attend the University of Florida in Gainesville, Florida, where he played for coach Urban Meyer's Florida Gators football team from 2007 to 2009.
As a freshman in 2007, Wright started seven of 13 games for the Gators at free safety, recording 67 tackles, four forced fumbles and an interception.
He was a first-team freshman All-American by CollegeFootballNews.com and second-team freshman All-American by Rivals.com.
As a sophomore in 2008, Wright started all 14 games at free safety, recording 66 tackles and four interceptions, with one returned for a touchdown.
He had nine tackles and an interception in the Gators win over the Oklahoma Sooners in the 2009 BCS National Championship Game.
After his junior season, Wright decided to forgo his senior year and enter the NFL Draft.
He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the third round of the 2010 NFL Draft.
Wright was born in Lauderdale Lakes, Florida.
He attended St. Thomas Aquinas High School in Ft. Lauderdale, Florida, where he played high school football for the St. Thomas Aquinas Raiders and ran track.
As a junior, he recorded 58 tackles with six interceptions and as a sophomore had 71 tackles and 10 interceptions.
As a senior, he was a finalist for the Hall Trophy (U.S. Army Player of the Year Award) after he recorded 72 tackles and three interceptions.
The Chicago Bears selected Wright in the third round (75th overall pick) of the 2010 NFL Draft.
He was predicted to be a future starter by former Bears general manager Jerry Angelo.
During his rookie season, Wright played in eleven of sixteen regular season games.
He recorded his first career interception in 2011 off a Michael Vick pass against the Philadelphia Eagles, when a pass by Vick squirted through linebacker Lance Briggs's hands into Wright, who was able to return the ball 39 yards.
A week later against the Detroit Lions, Wright intercepted a Matthew Stafford lob and returned it 24 yards for a touchdown, which was the first pick-six of his career.
In the 2012 season Wright started all 16 games for the Bears at Strong Safety, recording four interceptions along with 52 tackles for the year.
During the Week 3 match up against the St. Louis Rams he returned an interception 45 yards for a defensive touchdown.
On April 4, 2014, Wright agreed to a one-year contract with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, reuniting with his former Bears head coach Lovie Smith.
Wright was cut by the Buccaneers on August 30, 2014.
Wright rejoined the team on September 3, 2014.
Wright re-signed with the Buccaneers on March 7, 2015.
On December 30, 2015, Wright was placed on injured reserve.
On August 28, 2016, Wright was waived by the Buccaneers.
He was re-signed by the Buccaneers on November 29, 2016.
He was released again on December 13, 2016.
On May 8, 2020, Wright announced his first book called Major Pain: Confessions Of A Smash-Mouth Safety.
In 2021 Major Wright launched the Wright Way Charities to provide support and hope single mothers in Ft. Lauderdale, FL.
WWC assists with finding jobs, housing, insurance and provides financial literacy teachings.
In 2022, Wright wrote his second book, Good Deed Tuesday, a modern day superhero who gets his superpowers by helping others.
Written to inspire kindness in 5-10 year olds, Wright created a school program to bring the positive lessons to the classroom.
Recognized as a gifted communicator, Wright holds engaging assemblies in elementary schools to promote kindness and empathy to peers, teachers and family members.
Wright resides in the Ft. Lauderdale area and continues to hold community building events in the neighborhood he grew up in, recognizing the need for positive role models in underserved areas.
