Name: Nay’Quan Wright
Number: 6
Position: Running Back
Class: Redshirt Freshman
Height: 5’9″
Weight: 195 pounds
Hometown: Miami Gardens, Fla.
High School: Miami Carol City
Twitter: @B0SSMAN_5
2020 statistics:
| ATT | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | REC | YDS | AVG | TD | LNG | FUM | LST |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 54 | 213 | 3.9 | 2 | 26 | 19 | 219 | 11.5 | 0 | 50 | 0 | 0 |
Overview:
Coming out of Miami, Wright was a four-star recruit and the No. 16 running back in the 2019 recruiting class, according to the 247Sports Composite. He committed to coach Dan Mullen and the Gators in Nov. 2018, and he signed his National Letter of Intent the next month.
Wright entered a pretty deep running back room as a true freshman in 2019, and he saw very limited action as he eventually took a redshirt. He appeared in three games, taking 12 carries for 24 yards and making one four-yard reception.
As a redshirt freshman in 2020, Wright was once again a part of a loaded position group, but he managed to see the field a lot more. He played in nine games and finished third on the team in rushing with 54 carries for 213 yards and two touchdowns. He was also a factor in the receiving game, reeling in 19 catches for 219 yards.
With everyone returning at running back, Wright will likely see a similar role in 2021. But he demonstrated some skill, especially in the receiving game out of the backfield, and he should play a key part in UF’s offense next season.
Video:
Look at the moves from NayQuan Wright!!! pic.twitter.com/P9evBNd4tb
— InAllKindsOfWeather.com (@AllKindsWeather) September 26, 2020
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