Dondre Wright (born April 7, 1994) is a Canadian former professional football defensive back who played in the Canadian Football League (CFL).
| Born: | April 7, 1994 Ajax, Ontario, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive back |
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
| Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
| College | Henderson State New Mexico Military |
| High school | Pickering High |
| CFL draft | 2017, round: 3, pick: 20 |
| Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 2017–2018 | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2019 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
| 2020* | Toronto Argonauts |
| 2021* | Montreal Alouettes |
| 2021* | Toronto Argonauts |
| *Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Career stats | |
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College career
editWright played college football for the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos and the Henderson State Reddies.[1]
Professional career
editMontreal Alouettes (first stint)
editWright was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the third round, 20th overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 17, 2017.[2] He made his professional debut on June 22, 2017 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he recorded two defensive tackles and two special teams tackles. He played in all 18 regular season games during the 2017 season where he finished with 45 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. In 2018, he spent two stints on the injured list and only played in nine regular season games where he had just two special teams tackles.[3] He was a full participant in the team's 2019 training camp, but was part of the Alouettes' final cuts on June 8, 2019.[4]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
editOn July 8, 2019, Wright was signed to a practice roster agreement by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5] He played in three regular season games of the Blue Bombers in 2019. He was on the practice roster when the team won the 107th Grey Cup.[6]
Toronto Argonauts (first stint)
editAfter becoming a free agent, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts on December 16, 2019.[7] He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and was released by the Argonauts on December 15, 2020.[8]
Montreal Alouettes (second stint)
editOn September 14, 2021, it was announced that Wright had re-signed with the Alouettes to a practice roster agreement.[9] He spent a month on the practice roster before being released on October 17, 2021.[10]
Toronto Argonauts (second stint)
editOn October 24, 2021, Wright re-signed with the Argonauts.[10] However, after spending time on the practice roster, he was released on November 3, 2021.[11]
References
edit- ^ "Alouettes' Dondre Wright arrives at camp brimming with confidence". Montreal Gazette. May 24, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Alouettes sign all eight 2017 CFL draftees". Montreal Alouettes. May 19, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Alouettes' transactions". Montreal Alouettes. June 8, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Bombers add defensive back Dondre Wright". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. July 8, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Grey Cup Depth Chart" (PDF). Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Argos add two Canadians and five Americans". Toronto Argonauts. December 16, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- ^ "Argos ink DB Boateng, five others to extension; release OL Richards". Canadian Football League. December 15, 2020. Retrieved December 15, 2020.
- ^ "Als add three, release 2019 pick Chris Osei-Kusi". Canadian Football League. September 14, 2021.
- ^ a b "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved October 28, 2021.
- ^ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League. Retrieved February 12, 2022.