24 Facts About Kendall Wright

Kendall Thomas Wright was born on November 12,1989 and is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League.

Kendall Wright played college football for the Baylor Bears, earning All-American honors in 2011.

Kendall Wright is their career leader in receptions, receiving yards, and receiving touchdowns.

Kendall Wright attended Pittsburg High School in Pittsburg, Texas, where he was a three-sport standout that earned All-state honors in football, basketball and track.

Kendall Wright served as a youth basketball coach while still in high school.

Kendall Wright received the 2008 Class 3A gold medal in the triple jump after setting a state meet-record leap of 15.48 meters.

Kendall Wright was the third wide receiver selected in the 2012 NFL draft.

Kendall Wright played his first game on September 9,2012, during the Titans season opener and made 5 catches for 37-yards.

On October 7,2012, Kendall Wright caught a season-high 9 passes for 66 receiving yards in a loss at the Minnesota Vikings.

Kendall Wright finished his rookie year with 64 catches, 626 receiving yards, and 4 receiving touchdowns in 15 games and 5 starts.

On November 24,2013, Kendall Wright made 6 catches for 103-yards and his touchdown in a victory over the Oakland Raiders.

Kendall Wright finished the season with 94 receptions, 1,079 yards, and 2 touchdown catches in 16 games and 12 starts.

Kendall Wright began his first season under Ken Whisenhunt with 6 receptions for 46 yards and a touchdown in the season-opening win over the Kansas City Chiefs.

In Week 13 at Houston, Kendall Wright racked up a season-high 132 receiving yards on 7 receptions, while accounting for a 36-yard touchdown reception against the Texans.

Kendall Wright finished the season with 57 receptions, 715 receiving yards, and a career-high 6 touchdown receptions in 14 games and 11 starts.

Kendall Wright played in 11 games with four starts in 2016.

Kendall Wright recorded 29 receptions for 416 yards and three touchdowns.

Days after the season ended, Kendall Wright stated that he was "not a part of the 2017 Tennessee Titans", indicating he wanted to play elsewhere in 2017.

On March 11,2017, Kendall Wright signed a one-year, $4 million contract with the Chicago Bears.

Kendall Wright finished the season as the Bears' leading receiver with 59 receptions for 614 yards and one touchdown.

On March 30,2018, Kendall Wright signed a one-year deal with the Minnesota Vikings.

On October 8,2018, Kendall Wright signed a one-year contract with the Arizona Cardinals.

On February 12,2021, Kendall Wright signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Kendall Wright was placed on the suspended list on July 10,2021.