Wright appeared in three games and ran for 122 yards for Kansas State as a
true freshman in 2019. He then ran six times for 17 yards during the 2020 season, and for 56 yards on 13 carries in 2021. In his first year with the Bears, Wright was named to the
Missouri Valley Football Conference (MVFC) All-Newcomer team after running for 711 yards and nine touchdowns. Wright initially entered the transfer portal after the 2023 season, but declined
name, image, and likeness (NIL) offers from larger schools to return to Missouri State for a final year in 2024. He ran for 824 yards and 14 touchdowns and caught 35 passes for 403 yards and two touchdowns in 2024, earning second-team All-MVFC honors. ==Professional career==