a fast-rising, versatile Cougs linebacker with real upside
Wright enters 2026 as a redshirt freshman linebacker for Washington State, listed at 6-0 and 215 pounds on the Cougars’ roster, and he already brings a two-way background that shows up in his physicality and feel for the game.[2][11] A former first-team all-state selection at Hillcrest, he was praised by WSU’s head coach as explosive, instinctive, and a potential game changer, which is exactly the kind of profile that pops on special teams and in sub-packages.[11][14] If you want toughness, speed, and versatility more than a finished product, he’s a very intriguing fit.
