George Wright

Upcoming Events

Upcoming Event: Football at Tulane on September 13, 2025 at 8 p.m.
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8 p.m.
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at Tulane
New Orleans, La.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus NC State on September 20, 2025 at 4 p.m.
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4 p.m.
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vs NC State
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Syracuse on September 27, 2025
Football
at Syracuse
Syracuse, N.Y.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Cal on October 4, 2025
Football
at Cal
Berkeley, Calif.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Georgia Tech on October 18, 2025
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vs Georgia Tech
Durham, N.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Clemson on November 1, 2025
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at Clemson
Clemson, S.C.
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Upcoming Event: Football at Connecticut on November 8, 2025 at 3:30 p.m.
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3:30 p.m.
Football
at Connecticut
East Hartford, Conn.
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Upcoming Event: Football versus Virginia on November 15, 2025
Football
vs Virginia
Durham, N.C.
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More Events

Diassa Diakite and George Wright react to a special teams snap against Virginia Tech.

Photo by: Duke Athletics

George Wright readies for a snap against Florida State.

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George Wright runs onto the field against UNC.

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Position:
Safety
Height:
5-11
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas

2025: Returning safety … has played in 11 career games for 41 snaps.

2024: Academic All-ACC selection ... played in the final eight games of the year, against Georgia Tech, Florida State, SMU, Miami, NC State, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Ole Miss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl … on the field for 31 snaps.

2023: Played in three games against Lafayette, Pittsburgh and Troy … on the field for 10 snaps.

2022: Did not see game action.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Highland Park under head coach Rady Allen … helped Highland Park to a record of 32-5 and three consecutive state playoff appearances … compiled 182 tackles, two INTs, six sacks, two PBUs, two caused fumbles, one fumble recovery and seven QB pressures in final two years … added two defensive TDs … team captain as a senior … two-time Dallas Morning News Honorable Mention selection … earned first team all-district and second team all-state selections as a junior and senior … also lettered three seasons in lacrosse as a midfielder.

PERSONAL: Majoring in computer science while minoring in financial economics … son of Lance and Angie Wright … brother, Christian, graduated from Duke in 2024.