NAY'QUAN WRIGHT NEWS

Scores in bowl win Wright recorded five carries for 16 yards and a touchdown and reeled in three targets for 22 yards during Tuesday's 41-39 overtime win over San Jose State.

Impact While Wright didn't see a ton of volume, the senior opened the scoring in the Hawaii Bowl with a three-yard touchdown late in the first quarter. Wright will finish what is likely his final collegiate season with 659 all-purpose yards and eight touchdowns across 13 contests.

DECEMBER 28, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Scores twice Saturday Wright tallied seven carries for 43 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in all two targets for 50 yards during Saturday's 59-24 victory over Charlotte.

Impact Wright was one of five Bulls to receive at least six carries Saturday and was very productive with his touches. He scored a pair of touchdowns, bringing him up to five on the season, and added 50 yards in the passing game on two catches. It was a very unusual game as the Bulls ran the ball for over 400 yards. It appears Wright still sits behind Kelley Joiner in the depth chart, but he is still involved in the offense and faces a favorable matchup Saturday versus Tulsa.

NOVEMBER 17, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Friday Wright notched 17 carries for 117 yards and one touchdown and caught all two targets for 12 yards during Friday's 44-21 victory versus Florida Atlantic.

Impact Wright was excellent in Friday's win as he led the team in rushing attempts and yards. He set season highs with 17 carries and 117 yards and scored his third touchdown of the season, a 64-yard rush in the second quarter. He still split carries with Kelley Joiner, but Wright looked like the lead back during Friday's win.

NOVEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads rushing attack Saturday Wright recorded seven rushes for 38 yards and caught 0 of 1 targets for zero yards during Saturday's 45-10 loss to Tulane.

Impact Wright led Bulls running backs in rushing attempts and yards Saturday and looked much better than Kelley Joiner and Ta'Ron Keith who combined for seven yards on seven carries. None of the running backs received a high volume of touches given the scoreline, but it was a positive sign to see Wright leading the way. He faces a difficult matchup next versus Memphis on Oct. 11, but that matchup should shed some more light on who the Bulls true No. 1 back is.

SEPTEMBER 30, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Productive in Saturday's win Wright notched 15 carries for 105 yards and one touchdown and hauled in all three targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 49-24 victory against Southern Miss.

Impact Wright was one of three productive Bulls' running backs Saturday and led the backfield with 15 carries. He was out rushed by Kelley Joiner, but he still got over 100 rushing yards and scored his second touchdown of the season. He also caught three passes for the second straight game. While the Bulls clearly are sporting a committee in the backfield, Wright has been receiving enough work to still produce in spite of that.

SEPTEMBER 15, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Saturday Wright totaled 11 carries for 64 yards and hauled in 3 of 5 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 42-16 defeat versus Alabama.

Impact Despite going up against a stout Alabama defense, Wright put together a solid performance with 75 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches. He led all running backs in touches and yards, however quarterback Byrum Brown ran 23 times, leaving significantly fewer touches for the running backs. While Wright is presumably the lead back, the Bulls are clearly running a committee with Kelley Joiner and Ta'ron Keith combining for 15 touches.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Leads backfield Saturday Wright totaled 11 carries for 64 yards and hauled in 3 of 5 targets for 11 yards during Saturday's 42-16 defeat versus Alabama.

Impact Despite going up against a stout Alabama defense, Wright put together a solid performance with 75 yards from scrimmage on 14 touches. He led all running backs in touches and yards, however quarterback Byrum Brown ran 23 times, leaving significantly fewer touches for the running backs. While Wright is presumably the lead back, the Bulls are clearly running a committee with Kelley Joiner and Ta'ron Keith combining for 15 touches.

SEPTEMBER 8, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Quiet in season opener Wright notched seven carries for 19 yards and one touchdown and caught their only target for 10 yards during Saturday's 48-3 victory versus Bethune-Cookman.

Impact Wright was expected to lead the Bulls' backfield again this season, but early signs indicate that may not be the case. Kelley Joiner was the first running back on the field Saturday and received double the number of Wright's carries. While Wright will certainly have an important role to play in the offense, he will be competing with Joiner for opportunities.

SEPTEMBER 3, 2024 • ROTOWIRE

Neutralized in win Wright logged seven carries for zero yards during Saturday's 48-14 victory against Charlotte.

Impact Wright did not gain a single yard on seven attempts Saturday, a shocking end to the regular season for the Bulls' most productive back. In all likelihood this is an outlier performance, and he should be able to bounce back in the team's bowl game.

NOVEMBER 27, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in blowout loss Wright accrued 16 carries for 67 yards and one touchdown during Friday's 49-21 defeat to Texas-San Antonio.

Impact Wright scored his seventh touchdown of the season Friday, all of which have come in his last eight games. He led his team in rushing yards and attempts, securing his sixth game this season with 60 or more yards. Next up he faces Charlotte in the regular season finale Saturday.

NOVEMBER 19, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Leads rushing attack Saturday Wright recorded 18 carries for 69 yards and hauled in their only target for zero yards during Saturday's 27-23 victory against Temple.

Impact Wright had a solid outing Saturday as he received his second most carries in a game this season. However, he did not score a touchdown, a slightly disappointing fact given he had scored six in his previous six games. He faces a significantly more difficult rush defense Friday at UTSA.

NOVEMBER 13, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Scores in Saturday's shootout Wright accrued 11 rushes for 31 yards and one touchdown during Saturday's 59-50 loss against Memphis.

Impact Wright scored his sixth touchdown of the season Saturday, a one-yard rush in the 2nd quarter. It marked his fourth rushing touchdown in the last three games. He did not have a very productive game outside of that though as he ran for just 31 yards, the fourth most on the team.

NOVEMBER 6, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Dominates on ground Saturday Wright logged 26 rushes for 186 yards and two touchdowns and gathered in their only target for one yard during Saturday's 24-21 victory against Connecticut.

Impact Wright rushed for a career-high 186 yards Saturday, not to mention his two rushing touchdowns, including the winning score with four minutes left in the fourth quarter. Although he still competes for carries with K'Wan Powell and quarterback Byrum Brown, Wright has established himself as the leader of the Bulls' rushing attack and proved just how high his ceiling is Saturday.

OCTOBER 23, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to USF Wright will transfer to USF, the Bulls announced Monday night.

Impact After four years in Gainsville, Wright will stay in his home state and play his fifth year of college football at South Florida. Wright had a disappointing 2022, only playing in seven games and logging 47 carries for 190 yards and two touchdowns. Wright showed flashes for the Gators, but never took over a true lead back role. He'll look to change that in Tampa.

JANUARY 16, 2023 • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone in win Wright rushed six times for 37 yards and a touchdown Saturday against South Florida.

Impact Wright has been part of the three-headed monster at running back along with Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne. With quarterback Anthony Richardson running the ball as well, Wright's touches will remain fairly limited at Tennessee next weekend.

SEPTEMBER 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

'Nay'Quan is the guy': Wright listed atop Gators RB depth chart Wright was the Gators' top reserve in 2021 behind Dameon Pierce and Malik Davis

SEPTEMBER 1, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Wright named to Doak Walker Award Watch List Wright was injured throughout the spring but is expected to compete for the Gators' starting running back job

JULY 20, 2022 • 247SPORTS.COM

Seen practicing pass pro Wright (ankle) has been limited in practice but was seen doing full pass protection drills, Graham Hall of The Gainesville Sun reports.

Impact It's a good sign that Wright is being able to participate in more and more drills. At this rate, his ankle should not be a problem by the time the season rolls around.

APRIL 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Working his way back Wright (ankle) has been a limited participant at practice, 247 Sports reports.

Impact Wright is slowly working his way back from an ankle injury that he suffered in the regular season finale last year. He has begun running, but the team is being careful with him to avoid any setbacks in the spring. Wright is expected to be among the lead contributors in the Florida offense going into the 2022 season.

MARCH 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Wright excited about "pick your poison" potential of offense Competition for carries will be fierce with so many options in the backfield, but the Gators believe that could make the offense lethal.

MARCH 26, 2021 • 247SPORTS.COM