Maliki Wright - 2025 - Football - Duke University

Maliki Wright waits for a snap during the 2025 Blue & White Game.

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Maliki Wright

Position:
Safety
Height:
5-11
Class:
Freshman
Hometown:
Orlando, Fla.

CAREER: Did not experience action as a member of the program in 2025 ... enrolled at Duke in January 2025.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered four years at Dr. Phillips under head coach Rodney Wells ... three-star prospect by ESPN.com, Rivals.com and 247Sports.com … as a senior, registered seven INTs and was named the team’s defensive most valuable player ... during junior season, carded 74 tackles, including 4.0 TFL, five forced fumbles, four INTs and one fumble recovery ... as a sophomore, booked 40 tackles and two INTs.

PERSONAL: Danic Jackson and Christian Wright.

Manny Diaz, Darian Mensah and Que'Sean Brown: Postgame Press Conference

Friday, January 02

Game Trailer: Arizona State

Wednesday, December 31

Coach Diaz Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Tuesday, December 30

Coach Brewer and Coach Patke Press Conference: Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl

Monday, December 29

Former Duke All-America offensive lineman Brian Parker II takes a jog through a rep during a practice for the East-West Shrine Game.

What They're Saying: Shrine Bowl

Wednesday, January 28

Former Duke wide receiver Jake Bobo, a current Seattle Seahawk, jumps in the air and catches a touchdown pass during the NFC Championship Game versus the Los Angeles Rams on January 25, 2026.

Duke in the NFL Playoffs Update

Tuesday, January 27

A graphic showing the 2026 Duke football schedule, which features six home games.

2026 Slate Set for Football

Monday, January 26

Duke's Vincent Anthony Jr. and Chandler Rivers, wearing blue helmets and white jerseys, celebrate and hug following a play in Duke's victory at California on October 4, 2025.

Anthony Jr. and Rivers Set for Senior Bowl Events

Monday, January 26