PRO: The Titans used the 20th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft to select Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright. The 5-foot-10-inch, 196-pounder begins his pro career with the expectation of adding speed and explosive plays to the Titans offense, much like he did during his career at Baylor, where he served as the primary target for Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Wright was used principally as a slot receiver with the Bears, but his skill set translates to the outside as well. Possessing sudden burst and strong hands, Wright figures to make an early impact on offense and could factor into the return game as well.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Wright concluded his Baylor career as the most decorated and accomplished receiver in school history. He owns virtually every significant receiving record for the program, totaling 302 receptions for 4,004 yards and 30 touchdowns. He never missed a game in his four years with the Bears and recorded at least one reception in every contest.
• As a senior in 2011, Wright set Baylor single-season records in receptions (108), receiving yards (1,663), receiving touchdowns (14), 100-yard games (nine), all-purpose yards (1,772) and consecutive games with a reception (tied own record with 13). He landed on numerous All-American lists and was a Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist.
• In addition to tallying 30 receiving touchdowns, Wright scored two rushing touchdowns and passed for a pair of touchdowns during his career at Baylor.
TITANS TIDBITS:
• As a freshman at Baylor, Wright played on the basketball team. He appeared in 13 games as a reserve guard and scored 10 points.
• Wright was a three-sport star at Pittsburg (Texas) High School, where he earned All-State honors in football, basketball and track. He captured the state 3A titles in the long jump (24-0 3/4) and triple jump (48-5 1/4).
• In his spare time, Wright enjoys playing basketball, bass fishing, video games and watching comedy movies.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Mount Pleasant, Texas, native was selected by the Titans in the first round (20th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE:
• In four seasons at Baylor, Wright appeared in 50 games with 42 starts en route to becoming the most prolific receiver in school history. His career statistics included 302 receptions for 4,004 yards and 30 touchdowns, setting school records in all three categories. He added 75 rushing attempts for 425 yards and two touchdowns, and he passed for an additional 114 yards and two touchdowns. The owner or co-owner of 16 school records was a four-year starter and a three-time All-Big 12 honoree. He caught at least one pass in all 50 games during his career, setting a Bears consecutive-game receiving record, and had a team-record 19 contests with 100 or more receiving yards. His 4,479 career all-purpose yards likewise set a Baylor record. Between his junior and senior seasons, he had a streak of seven games with at least one touchdown grab.
AS A SENIOR (2011), played in all 13 games with 12 starts as a slot receiver, totaling 108 receptions for 1,663 yards and 14 touchdowns. Earned first-team All-American honors from Athlon, CBSSports.com, Phil Steele and Pro Football Weekly, and named second-team All-American by AP, SI.com, Yahoo!/Rivals.com and FoxSportsNet.com. The Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist was named first-team All-Big 12 by league’s coaches, AP, Dallas Morning News, ESPN.com, CBSSports.com, Yahoo!/Rivals.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Kansas City Star, San Antonio Express-News, Waco Tribune-Herald and Phil Steele. Ranked third nationally and led the Big 12 in receiving yards, while placing seventh nationally and second in the conference with 8.3 receptions-per-game. Set school single-season records in receptions (108), receiving yards (1,663), receiving touchdowns (14), 100-yard games (nine), all-purpose yards (1,772) and consecutive games with a reception (tied own record with 13). His two 200-yard games marked a new career record for the Bears. Rushed 10 times for 72 yards, had five punt returns for 37 yards, and completed two-of-three passes for 55 yards and one touchdown.
• Against TCU (9/2), tied school record with 12 receptions for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Also completed two pass attempts for 55 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown.
• At Kansas State (10/1), broke school record with 201 receiving yards on nine catches to go along with a school-record-tying three touchdown receptions.
• Against Oklahoma (11/19), broke his own school record with 208 receiving yards on eight catches with a career-long 87-yard touchdown in a win over the No. 5 Sooners.
• Against Texas Tech (11/26), notched six catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
• Against Washington in the Alamo Bowl (12/29), had seven receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown and added four rushes for 28 yards in the win over Washington.
AS A JUNIOR (2010), played in all 13 games with 11 starts at the inside receiver position. Led the Bears with 78 catches for 952 yards and seven touchdowns. Set a then-school record for receptions in season (broke his own record as a senior). Finished third in school single-season history in receiving yardage and tied for eighth in touchdowns. Also rushed eight times for 53 yards, had two punt returns for five yards, and completed two-of-two passes for 59 yards and one touchdown. Totaled five 100-yard receiving games. Named second-team All-Big 12 by league’s coaches, Phil Steele, Dallas Morning News and San Antonio Express-News, and received honorable mention honros from AP.
• Against Kansas (10/2), completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Williams.
• Against Texas Tech (10/9), posted 11 receptions for 145 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown.
• Against Kansas State (10/23), caught six passes for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Against Illinois (12/29), set a Texas Bowl record with 12 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2009), played in all 12 games with 11 starts at inside receiver and led team in receptions (66), receiving yards (740) and receiving touchdowns (four). Ranked third in school history in single-season receptions. Earned second-team All-Big 12 honors from Waco Tribune-Herald and honorable mention from AP. Also recorded 28 rushing attempts for 132 yards and one score. Added four passing attempts (zero completions, two interceptions) and returned one kick for eight yards.
• At Wake Forest (9/5), had season-high 51 rushing yards on four carries, including a 37-yard touchdown run. Also caught four passes.
• Against Northwestern State (9/26), totaled 105 receving yards and a career-high-tying two touchdown receptions. Added 44 yards rushing.
• At Missouri (11/7), set then-career-high with 149 receiving yards and tied then-career high with two touchdowns (long of 59 yards) in an upset win.
AS A FRESHMAN (2008), played in all 12 games with eight starts at inside receiver. Totaled 50 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns, leading the squad in all three categories. Set BU freshman records for receptions and receiving yards. Added 168 yards and one score on 29 carries.
• Against Washington State (9/12), scored first career touchdown on a 10-yard end around.
• At Connecticut (9/19), logged first career 100-yard game, collecting six receptions for 114 yards and his career-first touchdown reception.
• Against Iowa State (10/11), set season highs for receptions (seven), receiving yards (132) and touchdowns (two, long of 51 yards).
• At Texas (11/8), ran for a career-high 53 yards on four carries, including a season-long 34-yard run. Also caught a season-long 55-yard touchdown.
• Played for Scott Drew on the Baylor basketball squad as a freshman, scoring 10 points in 13 games played as a reserve guard.
PERSONAL:
• Single, resides in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
• Attended Pittsburg (Texas) High School, where he excelled as a quarterback and cornerback. Received second-team All-District 16-3A honors at both positions as a junior and senior. Earned second-team Class 3A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press after registering five interceptions and a pair of touchdowns as a cornerback. As a senior quarterback, he rushed for 1,069 yards and 15 touchdowns while passing for 1,170 yards and nine touchdowns.
• As an All-State basketball performer, Wright averaged 24.5 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals per game en route to receiving 2007 East Texas Player of the Year honors from the Tyler Morning Telegram.
• Wright captured the 2007 Texas Class 3A state long jump title (24-0 3/4) as well as the state triple jump crown (48-5 1/4). He received the 2008 Class 3A gold medal in the triple jump with a state meet-record leap of 50-8 3/4 and placed fifth in the Class 3A ranks in the 100 meters. He has a top speed of 10.3 seconds in the 100.
• Served as a youth basketball coach while still in high school.
• List of favorites: (movies) comedies; (TV show) “The Game”; (actor) Mike Epps; (music artist) Lil’ Wayne; (school subject) science; (car) Range Rover; (food) steak; (sports hero) Michael Jordan; and (video game) Madden NFL Football.
• Kendall Thomas Wright on Nov. 12, 1989 in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
PRO: The Titans used the 20th overall pick in the 2012 NFL Draft to select Baylor wide receiver Kendall Wright. The 5-foot-10-inch, 196-pounder begins his pro career with the expectation of adding speed and explosive plays to the Titans offense, much like he did during his career at Baylor, where he served as the primary target for Heisman Trophy winner Robert Griffin III. Wright was used principally as a slot receiver with the Bears, but his skill set translates to the outside as well. Possessing sudden burst and strong hands, Wright figures to make an early impact on offense and could factor into the return game as well.
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:
• Wright concluded his Baylor career as the most decorated and accomplished receiver in school history. He owns virtually every significant receiving record for the program, totaling 302 receptions for 4,004 yards and 30 touchdowns. He never missed a game in his four years with the Bears and recorded at least one reception in every contest.
• As a senior in 2011, Wright set Baylor single-season records in receptions (108), receiving yards (1,663), receiving touchdowns (14), 100-yard games (nine), all-purpose yards (1,772) and consecutive games with a reception (tied own record with 13). He landed on numerous All-American lists and was a Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist.
• In addition to tallying 30 receiving touchdowns, Wright scored two rushing touchdowns and passed for a pair of touchdowns during his career at Baylor.
TITANS TIDBITS:
• As a freshman at Baylor, Wright played on the basketball team. He appeared in 13 games as a reserve guard and scored 10 points.
• Wright was a three-sport star at Pittsburg (Texas) High School, where he earned All-State honors in football, basketball and track. He captured the state 3A titles in the long jump (24-0 3/4) and triple jump (48-5 1/4).
• In his spare time, Wright enjoys playing basketball, bass fishing, video games and watching comedy movies.
CAREER TRANSACTIONS:
• The Mount Pleasant, Texas, native was selected by the Titans in the first round (20th overall) of the 2012 NFL Draft.
COLLEGE:
• In four seasons at Baylor, Wright appeared in 50 games with 42 starts en route to becoming the most prolific receiver in school history. His career statistics included 302 receptions for 4,004 yards and 30 touchdowns, setting school records in all three categories. He added 75 rushing attempts for 425 yards and two touchdowns, and he passed for an additional 114 yards and two touchdowns. The owner or co-owner of 16 school records was a four-year starter and a three-time All-Big 12 honoree. He caught at least one pass in all 50 games during his career, setting a Bears consecutive-game receiving record, and had a team-record 19 contests with 100 or more receiving yards. His 4,479 career all-purpose yards likewise set a Baylor record. Between his junior and senior seasons, he had a streak of seven games with at least one touchdown grab.
AS A SENIOR (2011), played in all 13 games with 12 starts as a slot receiver, totaling 108 receptions for 1,663 yards and 14 touchdowns. Earned first-team All-American honors from Athlon, CBSSports.com, Phil Steele and Pro Football Weekly, and named second-team All-American by AP, SI.com, Yahoo!/Rivals.com and FoxSportsNet.com. The Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist was named first-team All-Big 12 by league’s coaches, AP, Dallas Morning News, ESPN.com, CBSSports.com, Yahoo!/Rivals.com, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, Kansas City Star, San Antonio Express-News, Waco Tribune-Herald and Phil Steele. Ranked third nationally and led the Big 12 in receiving yards, while placing seventh nationally and second in the conference with 8.3 receptions-per-game. Set school single-season records in receptions (108), receiving yards (1,663), receiving touchdowns (14), 100-yard games (nine), all-purpose yards (1,772) and consecutive games with a reception (tied own record with 13). His two 200-yard games marked a new career record for the Bears. Rushed 10 times for 72 yards, had five punt returns for 37 yards, and completed two-of-three passes for 55 yards and one touchdown.
• Against TCU (9/2), tied school record with 12 receptions for 189 yards and two touchdowns. Also completed two pass attempts for 55 yards, including a 40-yard touchdown.
• At Kansas State (10/1), broke school record with 201 receiving yards on nine catches to go along with a school-record-tying three touchdown receptions.
• Against Oklahoma (11/19), broke his own school record with 208 receiving yards on eight catches with a career-long 87-yard touchdown in a win over the No. 5 Sooners.
• Against Texas Tech (11/26), notched six catches for 125 yards and two touchdowns.
• Against Washington in the Alamo Bowl (12/29), had seven receptions for 91 yards and one touchdown and added four rushes for 28 yards in the win over Washington.
AS A JUNIOR (2010), played in all 13 games with 11 starts at the inside receiver position. Led the Bears with 78 catches for 952 yards and seven touchdowns. Set a then-school record for receptions in season (broke his own record as a senior). Finished third in school single-season history in receiving yardage and tied for eighth in touchdowns. Also rushed eight times for 53 yards, had two punt returns for five yards, and completed two-of-two passes for 59 yards and one touchdown. Totaled five 100-yard receiving games. Named second-team All-Big 12 by league’s coaches, Phil Steele, Dallas Morning News and San Antonio Express-News, and received honorable mention honros from AP.
• Against Kansas (10/2), completed a 50-yard touchdown pass to Terrance Williams.
• Against Texas Tech (10/9), posted 11 receptions for 145 yards, including a 62-yard touchdown.
• Against Kansas State (10/23), caught six passes for 113 yards and a pair of touchdowns.
• Against Illinois (12/29), set a Texas Bowl record with 12 receptions for 127 yards and a touchdown.
AS A SOPHOMORE (2009), played in all 12 games with 11 starts at inside receiver and led team in receptions (66), receiving yards (740) and receiving touchdowns (four). Ranked third in school history in single-season receptions. Earned second-team All-Big 12 honors from Waco Tribune-Herald and honorable mention from AP. Also recorded 28 rushing attempts for 132 yards and one score. Added four passing attempts (zero completions, two interceptions) and returned one kick for eight yards.
• At Wake Forest (9/5), had season-high 51 rushing yards on four carries, including a 37-yard touchdown run. Also caught four passes.
• Against Northwestern State (9/26), totaled 105 receving yards and a career-high-tying two touchdown receptions. Added 44 yards rushing.
• At Missouri (11/7), set then-career-high with 149 receiving yards and tied then-career high with two touchdowns (long of 59 yards) in an upset win.
AS A FRESHMAN (2008), played in all 12 games with eight starts at inside receiver. Totaled 50 receptions for 649 yards and five touchdowns, leading the squad in all three categories. Set BU freshman records for receptions and receiving yards. Added 168 yards and one score on 29 carries.
• Against Washington State (9/12), scored first career touchdown on a 10-yard end around.
• At Connecticut (9/19), logged first career 100-yard game, collecting six receptions for 114 yards and his career-first touchdown reception.
• Against Iowa State (10/11), set season highs for receptions (seven), receiving yards (132) and touchdowns (two, long of 51 yards).
• At Texas (11/8), ran for a career-high 53 yards on four carries, including a season-long 34-yard run. Also caught a season-long 55-yard touchdown.
• Played for Scott Drew on the Baylor basketball squad as a freshman, scoring 10 points in 13 games played as a reserve guard.
PERSONAL:
• Single, resides in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
• Attended Pittsburg (Texas) High School, where he excelled as a quarterback and cornerback. Received second-team All-District 16-3A honors at both positions as a junior and senior. Earned second-team Class 3A All-State honors from the Texas Sports Writers Association and honorable mention by the Associated Press after registering five interceptions and a pair of touchdowns as a cornerback. As a senior quarterback, he rushed for 1,069 yards and 15 touchdowns while passing for 1,170 yards and nine touchdowns.
• As an All-State basketball performer, Wright averaged 24.5 points, six rebounds, five assists and five steals per game en route to receiving 2007 East Texas Player of the Year honors from the Tyler Morning Telegram.
• Wright captured the 2007 Texas Class 3A state long jump title (24-0 3/4) as well as the state triple jump crown (48-5 1/4). He received the 2008 Class 3A gold medal in the triple jump with a state meet-record leap of 50-8 3/4 and placed fifth in the Class 3A ranks in the 100 meters. He has a top speed of 10.3 seconds in the 100.
• Served as a youth basketball coach while still in high school.
• List of favorites: (movies) comedies; (TV show) “The Game”; (actor) Mike Epps; (music artist) Lil’ Wayne; (school subject) science; (car) Range Rover; (food) steak; (sports hero) Michael Jordan; and (video game) Madden NFL Football.
• Kendall Thomas Wright on Nov. 12, 1989 in Mount Pleasant, Texas.
