Brandon Wright (born February 18, 1997) is an

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punter and

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. He played

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College career

Wright was a member of the

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for five seasons, redshirting as a true freshman, and was the team's primary punter for four years and kicker for his final two seasons as well.

Professional career

Jacksonville Jaguars

Wright was signed by the

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as an undrafted free agent on April 28, 2020. He was waived on August 8, 2020, but was re-signed to the team's practice squad on September 7, 2020. Wright was promoted to the active roster on September 23, 2020, after

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was placed on

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. He suffered a groin injury in Week 3 and was waived/injured on September 28, 2020. He subsequently reverted to the team's injured reserve list on September 29, and was waived with an injury settlement the next day.

Los Angeles Rams (first stint)

On December 15, 2020, Wright signed with the practice squad of the

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. On January 18, 2021, Wright signed a reserve/futures contract with the Rams. On August 10, 2021, Wright was waived by the Rams.

Tampa Bay Bandits

On February 23, 2022, Wright was selected by the

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with the 4th pick of the 32nd round in the

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’s (USFL) first inaugural draft. On June 16, 2022, it was announced that Wright was selected as the punter for the inaugural All-USFL team.

Memphis Showboats (first stint)

Wright and all other Tampa Bay Bandits players were transferred to the

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after it was announced that the Bandits were taking a hiatus and that the Showboats were joining the league. Wright re-signed with the Showboats on August 22, 2023, but was released from his contract on September 11, 2023, to sign with an NFL team.

Los Angeles Rams (second stint)

On September 12, 2023, Wright signed with the practice squad of the

. He had his practice squad contract terminated a week later.

Memphis Showboats (second stint)

On October 6, 2023, Wright re-signed with the

. He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024.

References

External links

Georgia State Panthers bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Wright, Brandon 1997 births Living people American football placekickers American football punters Georgia State Panthers football players Jacksonville Jaguars players Los Angeles Rams players Memphis Showboats (2022) players Players of American football from Atlanta Tampa Bay Bandits (2022) players