Javin Wright

Javin Wright
No. 48 – Tampa Bay Buccaneers
PositionLinebacker
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (2000-03-19) March 19, 2000 (age 26)
Listed height
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Listed weight
232 lb (105 kg)
Career information
High schoolHamilton (Chandler, Arizona)
CollegeNebraska (2019–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Javin Wright (born March 19, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Tampa Bay Buccaneers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

Early life

Wright attended Hamilton High School in Chandler, Arizona, and committed to play college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers.

College career

As a freshman in 2019 Wright was redshirted. He missed the entire 2020 season due to injury. In 2021, he played just one game before being diagnosed with blood clots, forcing him to miss the rest of the season. Wright returned for the 2022 season, playing in 10 games with one start. In week 12 of the 2023, season, he notched eight tackles, a forced fumble and an interception in a loss to Maryland. During the 2023 season, Wright recorded 51 tackles and two interceptions. In 2024, he tallied 34 tackles. In his final season in 2025, Wright totaled 86 tackles, three sacks, and an interception. After the season he declared for the NFL draft and accepted an invite to the 2026 American Bowl.

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 4 in
(1.93 m)		232 lb
(105 kg)		32+7⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		10 in
(0.25 m)		6 ft 8+1⁄4 in
(2.04 m)		4.61 s1.59 s2.62 s4.25 s6.75 s35.5 in
(0.90 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)		12 reps
All values from Pro Day

After not being selected in the 2026 NFL draft, Wright signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers as an undrafted free agent. Wright was waived by the Buccaneers as a part of final roster cuts on August 30; he was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.

Personal life

Wright is the son of former NFL safety Toby Wright. His uncle, Terry Wright, also played in the NFL for the Indianapolis Colts.

References

  1. ↑ @javinW33 (March 19, 2020). "Big 20!!!!!🥳🥳🥳🥳" (Tweet). Retrieved June 8, 2026 – via Twitter.
  2. ↑ Obert, Richard (October 31, 2018). "Hamilton DB Javin Wright following family legacy to Nebraska". The Arizona Republic. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  3. ↑ Dorn, Nolan. "Nebraska linebacker Javin Wright 'out indefinitely' due to health condition". KLKN-TV.com. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  4. ↑ McKewon, Sam. "Nebraska's Jimari Butler and Javin Wright talk gaining weight for Big Ten football". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  5. ↑ Bland, Evan. "Nebraska's Javin Wright diagnosed with blood clots, will have surgery". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  6. ↑ Tarr, Trevor. "'It's Just Like a Burning Passion Inside of Me': Javin Wright Talks Year Seven with Nebraska". Nebraska Cornhuskers On SI. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  7. ↑ Moore, Wilson. "Javin Wright secures first career interception and crucial forced fumble in Nebraska loss". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  8. ↑ Sherman, Mitch (October 3, 2024). "Nebraska defenders Javin Wright's and Ceyair Wright's perseverance is paying off". The Athletic. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  9. ↑ Bland, Evan. "Linebacker Javin Wright to return to Nebraska for a seventh college football season". Omaha World-Herald. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  10. ↑ Jaillet, Danny (January 9, 2026). "Nebraska safety Javin Wright accepts an invite to 2026 American Bowl". Cornhuskers Wire. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  11. ↑ "Javin Wright College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 31, 2026.
  12. ↑ Bruntz, Michael (April 25, 2026). "Javin Wright takes free agent opportunity with Bucs". 247Sports. Retrieved May 9, 2026.
  13. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 30, 2026). "Jake Browning, Chris Braswell Among Cuts as Bucs Get Roster Down to 53". Buccaneers.com.
  14. ↑ Smith, Scott (August 31, 2026). "Bucs Address Secondary Depth, Add Third QB on First Practice Squad of 2026". Buccaneers.com.
  15. ↑ Sherman, Mitch (September 18, 2025). "How Nebraska's Javin Wright is still playing after blood clots and setbacks". The Athletic. Retrieved May 9, 2026.