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.