Former Florida RB Nay'Quan Wright announces in-state transfer destination
Nay’Quan Wright is staying in the Sunshine State. The former Florida running back will continue his career at USF after 4 seasons with the Gators.
The Bulls announced Wright as a transfer signee for Alex Golesh’s program.
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Wright, a former 4-star recruit out of Miami Carol City High School, joined the Gators in 2019. After a 3-game redshirt year, he made 26 more appearances over the past 3 seasons. In his Florida career, Wright rushed 167 times for 688 yards and 3 touchdowns, adding 29 catches for 332 yards and a TD.
Wright’s most productive season came in 2021 when he rushed 76 times for 326 yards and a touchdown, along with 14 catches for 178 yards and a TD. This past season, Wright made just 7 appearances as Montrell Johnson and Trevor Etienne emerged as a one-two punch in the Florida backfield. Wright, who last played on Nov. 12 against South Carolina, logged 47 carries for 190 yards and 2 touchdowns.
With the NCAA’s blanket waiver for the 2020 season impacted by COVID-19, Wright has 2 seasons of eligibility remaining.
Hopefully he regains his form. His knee injury really hampered him. Great guy with a bright future off the field.
Absolutely so, Marsh. USF can use him and that’s a win-win.
Best of luck to him.. usf is getting a great young man. Hope he can put up some great numbers in 2023!
Excellent receiver out of the backfield. Did really well when Trask was the QB.
Too bad AR couldn’t throw a proper screen or swing pass. Perhaps, he’ll get a QB at USF who knows how to throw passes requiring touch.
Good luck Nay’Quan.
Best of luck to him, I think this will be a good landing spot for him. I hope he has a great season.
He can have a great two years at USF.
A solid player and a fine young man. Even though he was passed up on the depth chart he didn’t quit on the team mid-season (like a few others). USF is getting a good one. Hope he stays healthy and blows up this year.