‘Last Chance U’ alum Nahshon Wright gets first career INT
DALLAS (BVM) – Dallas Cowboys second-year quarterback Nahshon Wright had a long and difficult journey to get where he is today. From losing his father in high school to going the junior college route to earning a DI football scholarship, things have not come easy for Wright and he has used those experiences to help propel him to the NFL.
On Thursday, the former third-round pick made the biggest play of his young professional career, intercepting Tennessee Titans quarterback Joshua Dobbs in the fourth quarter of the Cowboys’ 27-13 victory. This was the first interception for the defensive back, earning it in front of a national crowd on Thursday Night Football.
Second turnover forced by the @DallasCowboys defense tonight. @nahwrig#DALvsTEN on Prime Video
Also available on NFL+ https://t.co/745fAOdlLT pic.twitter.com/rpiqBxZuzA— NFL (@NFL) December 30, 2022
Wright is no stranger to the spotlight. Nahshon was featured in a few episodes of the fifth season of Netflix’s “Last Chance U” TV series which highlighted Laney College football where his brother, Rejzohn, was on the team. While Wright was already off to Oregon State by the time the show came to Laney, he had played for the Eagles the year prior and was named all-conference after he tallied 17 tackles, four interceptions and three pass breakups.
#lastchanceu x #Gobeavs ⭐️ CBs Brothers: Rejzohn Wright and #Cowboys CB Nahshon Wright
FAITH,FAMILY,FOOTBALL pic.twitter.com/Lk4KYFOrmk
— Lone Ranger (@LoneRanger_TX) May 6, 2021
That helped Nahshon earn an opportunity to join the Beavers program. There he once again proved that he was a stud. The 6-foot-4, 188-pound cornerback recorded 64 total tackles, 11 pass deflections, five interceptions and a forced fumble in 18 games over two seasons.
Nahshon Wright in 18 games over two seasons with @BeaverFootball: ⁰
🤲 5 Career Int
😤 64 Career Tackles
🚫 11 Passes DefendedStanding at 6’4 with a long wingspan, Wright won’t have any trouble matching up with the big @NFL WRs. #BackThePac | #NFLDraft | @PacPremierBank pic.twitter.com/Nu8JJvnL8S
— Pac-12 Network (@Pac12Network) April 23, 2021
Following his two seasons at Oregon State, Nahshon was selected in the third round, No. 99 overall, by the Cowboys.
Over two seasons, Nahshon has recorded 31 tackles, four pass deflections, a tackle for loss and an interception. Nahshon also recovered a blocked punt for a touchdown during his rookie season.
Dorance Armstrong : 3 tackles, a sack, 3 QB hits & a blocked punt recovered by Nahshon Wright in the endzone for a touchdown pic.twitter.com/HEL1TsRZbv
— Lee Harvey (@AyeThatsLee) November 14, 2021
While Nahshon hasn’t seen the most playing time so far in his career, only earning two starts, he has slowly earned more time over the past few weeks. After playing just two defensive snaps in Week 14, Nashon has seen his snap count increase each week with 19 in Week 15, 38 in Week 16 and 47 this week, a whopping 72% of the defensive snaps.
Given his growth at the position, Nahshon has earned more playing time with his Cowboys. Now with his first career interception, Nahshon will look to add more turnovers and big plays as Dallas prepares for the playoffs.
