Former Florida safety [autotag]Major Wright[/autotag] is the latest Gators legend to earn an invite to serve as the honorary Mr. Two Bits in the Swamp.
Sixteen years ago, Wright cemented himself in Gators history by delivering one of the biggest hits the sport has ever seen during the 2009 BCS National Championship Game against Oklahoma. Now he’ll in the footsteps of Gators greats such as [autotag]Jevon Kearse[/autotag], [autotag]Emmitt Smith[/autotag] and [autotag]Rex Grossman[/autotag], all of whom have donned the yellow shirt and Orange and Blue tie this season.
“I’ve been wanting to do it,” Wright said. “Now that I’m getting the chance and it’s going to be amazing.”
Major Wright at Florida
Wright signed with Florida as a four-star prospect ranked No. 43 nationally, regardless of position, by 247Sports. He appeared in all 41 games over his three years in Gainesville, making 33 starts at free safety. He collected 165 tackles, eight interceptions, 10 pass breakups, four forced fumbles, a fumble recovery and a national championship with the Gators.
He decided to forgo his senior year and enter the 2010 NFL draft, where he was selected 75th overall in the third round by the Chicago Bears. Over 77 career games with the Bears and Tampa Bay Buccaneers, he made 242 total tackles and secured nine interceptions, peaking from 2012-2013.
What’s next for Florida?
The Gators play their final home game of the season against Ole Miss on Saturday, Nov. 23. Kickoff is set for noon ET and will be broadcast on ABC.
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