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Dexter Wright
- Class:
- Redshirt Senior
- Hometown:
- Wilson, N.C.
- High School:
- Hunt
- Height:
- 6-2
- Weight:
- 229
AS A RS - JUNIOR (2017):
• Suffered an injury vs. South Carolina in the opener and missed the next three games
* Started the last two games of the season, he played a career-high 75 snaps in the win over UNC and tallied a career-high seven tackles.
AS A RS - SOPHOMORE (2016):
• Scored the game-winning touchdown after recovering a blocked punt versus Notre Dame.
• Saw action at LB and safety vs. FSU.
• Missed the first four games with an injury suffered in fall camp. He had been one of the defense’s top performers in camp before the injury.
AS A RS - FRESHMAN (2015):
• Played in all 13 games on special teams.
As a Freshman (2014):
• Redshirted the season.
In High School:
• Played running back and safety for coach Stevie Hinnant.
• Helped team to an 11-4 record as a senior and the NC state semifinals.
• Also played high school basketball
• Senior Stats: Posted 1,445 rushing yards (7.1 average) with 21 touchdowns. Finished with 98 tackles and two interceptions on defense.
• Junior Stats: Recorded 89 tackles (67 solo), three interceptions, one forced fumble, and five pass deflections while playing safety.
• Honors: NCPreps.com 3A all-state team selection.
• Rankings: No. 87 safety nationally by scout.com. No. 27 player in North Carolina by rivals.com. No. 71 safety nationally by ESPN.com.
• Major: Social work