Gabe Wright

Gabe Wright
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Wright with the Washington Football Team in 2021
Personal information
Born: (1992-04-03) April 3, 1992 (age 32)
Columbus, Georgia, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:305 lb (138 kg)
Career information
High school:Carver (Columbus)
College:Auburn
Position:Defensive tackle
NFL draft:2015 / round: 4 / pick: 113
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:12
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Gabriel Alexander Wright (born April 3, 1992) is an American professional football defensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Auburn and was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round of the 2015 NFL draft.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m) 		300 lb
(136 kg) 		32+5⁄8 in
(0.83 m) 		10+3⁄4 in
(0.27 m)		 5.07 s 1.78 s 2.96 s 4.56 s 7.73 s 26.5 in
(0.67 m)		 8 ft 4 in
(2.54 m)		 34 reps
All values from NFL Combine[1][2]

Detroit Lions

Wright was drafted by the Detroit Lions in the fourth round (113th overall) of the 2015 NFL draft after playing college football at Auburn.[3][4] The Lions traded up for the pick, giving away their 2016 third-round pick to the Philadelphia Eagles.[4] On September 3, 2016, he was waived by the Lions.[5]

Cleveland Browns

On September 5, 2016, Wright was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns.[6] On September 13, 2016, he was promoted to the Browns' active roster.[7] He was released on October 4, 2016 and re-signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9] He was elevated back to the active roster on October 11, 2016.[10] He was released again on October 21, 2016 and re-signed back to the practice squad a few days later.[11][12] He was re-signed back to the active roster again on December 13, 2016.[13]

On May 19, 2017, Wright was waived by the Browns.[14]

Philadelphia Eagles

On June 5, 2017, Wright was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles.[15] He was waived by the team on September 1, 2017.[16]

Miami Dolphins

On September 4, 2017, Wright was signed to the Miami Dolphins' practice squad.[17] He was promoted to the active roster on December 28, 2017.[18]

On August 14, 2018, Wright was released by the Dolphins.[19]

Oakland Raiders

On August 15, 2018, Wright was claimed off waivers by the Oakland Raiders.[20] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[21][22] He was released on September 14, 2018, but was re-signed five days later.[23] He was promoted to the active roster on December 18, 2018.[24] Wright was waived during final roster cuts on August 30, 2019.[25]

Houston Roughnecks

On November 22, 2019, Wright was drafted by the Houston Roughnecks in the 2020 XFL Supplemental Draft.[26] In 5 games for the undefeated Roughnecks, Wright produced 10 tackles and 1.5 sacks.[27] He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.[28]

Jacksonville Jaguars

On December 7, 2020, Wright signed with the practice squad of the Jacksonville Jaguars.[29] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 4, 2021.[30] He was waived on March 17, 2021.[31]

Washington Football Team

Wright signed with the Washington Football Team on June 7, 2021.[32] He was released on August 31, 2021,[33] and re-signed to the practice squad the following day.[34] Wright was released on September 28, 2021.[35] He signed to the team's practice squad on November 16, 2021.[36]

DC Defenders

Wright was placed on the reserve list by the DC Defenders of the XFL on March 7, 2023.[37] He was activated a week later.[37] He was not part of the roster after the 2024 UFL dispersal draft on January 15, 2024.[38]

References

  1. ^ "Gabe Wright Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  2. ^ "2015 NFL Draft Scout Gabe Wright College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved February 19, 2024.
  3. ^ Gabe Wright transforms body to become Auburn's most versatile defensive lineman
  4. ^ a b Twentyman, Tim (May 2, 2015). "Detroit Lions trade up, draft defensive tackle Gabe Wright". Detroit Lions. Archived from the original on January 21, 2018. Retrieved May 2, 2015.
  5. ^ "Lions establish 53-man roster". DetroitLions.com. September 3, 2016. Archived from the original on October 15, 2017.
  6. ^ "Browns add 4 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 5, 2016. Archived from the original on August 30, 2017.
  7. ^ "Browns promote DL Gabe Wright to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. September 13, 2016. Archived from the original on October 18, 2016.
  8. ^ "Browns elevate OL Anthony Fabiano to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2016. Archived from the original on March 10, 2017.
  9. ^ "Browns sign DL Gabe Wright to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 5, 2016. Archived from the original on January 2, 2017.
  10. ^ "Browns elevate QB Kevin Hogan, DL Gabe Wright to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 11, 2016. Archived from the original on August 24, 2017.
  11. ^ "Browns elevate DB Darius Hillary to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. October 21, 2016. Archived from the original on December 4, 2017.
  12. ^ "Browns sign 3 to practice squad". ClevelandBrowns.com. Archived from the original on September 3, 2017. Retrieved October 26, 2016.
  13. ^ "Browns promote DL Gabe Wright to active roster". ClevelandBrowns.com. Archived from the original on August 9, 2017. Retrieved December 14, 2016.
  14. ^ "Browns claim OL Chris Barker". ClevelandBrowns.com. May 19, 2017. Archived from the original on January 6, 2018.
  15. ^ McPherson, Chris (June 5, 2017). "Eagles Sign DT Gabe Wright". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. Archived from the original on September 9, 2017.
  16. ^ "Eagles Announce 16 Moves; Trim Roster To 70 Players". PhiladelphiaEagles.com. September 1, 2017. Archived from the original on February 5, 2018.
  17. ^ "Dolphins have filled out their 10 man practice squad". PhinPhanatic.com. September 4, 2017. Archived from the original on September 8, 2017. Retrieved September 7, 2017.
  18. ^ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. December 28, 2017. Archived from the original on January 31, 2018.
  19. ^ Wolfe, Cameron (August 14, 2018). "Dolphins cut Gabe Wright for blindsiding Kenyan Drake in practice fight". ESPN.com.
  20. ^ "Raiders Claim DT Gabe Wright; Place DT Ahtyba Rubin on IR". Raiders.com. August 15, 2018.
  21. ^ "Oakland Raiders announce roster transactions - 9.1.18". Raiders.com. September 1, 2018.
  22. ^ "Raiders announce practice squad signings". Raiders.com. September 2, 2018. Archived from the original on April 22, 2021. Retrieved September 3, 2018.
  23. ^ "Raiders sign DE Shilique Calhoun to practice squad, release DT Gabe Wright". Raiders Wire. USA Today. September 14, 2018.
  24. ^ "Raiders Announce Transactions - 12.18.18". Raiders.com. December 18, 2018.
  25. ^ "Raiders announce transactions - 8.30.19". Raiders.com. August 30, 2019. Retrieved August 30, 2019.
  26. ^ "SUPPLEMENTAL DRAFT RESULTS". XFL.com. November 22, 2019.
  27. ^ "XFL Live Stats". Archived from the original on June 12, 2020. Retrieved June 12, 2020.
  28. ^ Condotta, Bob (April 10, 2020). "XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue". SeattleTimes.com. Retrieved July 17, 2020.
  29. ^ "Jags sign 4 to practice squad, including former CB Quenton Meeks". Jaguars Wire. USA Today. December 7, 2020.
  30. ^ Bouda, Nate (January 4, 2021). "Jaguars Sign 11 Players To Futures Contracts". NFLTradeRumors.co. Retrieved February 15, 2021.
  31. ^ Long, Mark (March 17, 2021). "Jaguars add 12 new guys, including 4 sure defensive starters". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved March 17, 2021.
  32. ^ Alper, Josh (June 7, 2021). "Washington signs Gabe Wright, Najee Toran". NBCSports.com. Retrieved June 7, 2021.
  33. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations (August 31, 2021). "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved August 31, 2021.
  34. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations. "Washington Signs 15 Players To Practice Squad". WashingtonFootball.com. Archived from the original on September 1, 2021. Retrieved September 1, 2021.
  35. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations (September 28, 2021). "Washington Makes Multiple Roster Moves". WashingtonFootball.com. Retrieved September 29, 2021.
  36. ^ Washington Football Team Public Relations (November 16, 2021). "Washington places Chase Young on IR amid multiple roster moves". Archived from the original on November 17, 2021. Retrieved November 16, 2021.
  37. ^ a b "XFL Transactions". XFL.com. Retrieved March 14, 2023.
  38. ^ "2024 UFL Team Rosters". TheUFL.com. Retrieved January 21, 2024.