Dondre Wright
Dondre Wright (born April 7, 1994) is a professional Canadian football defensive back for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football for the New Mexico Military Institute Broncos and the Henderson State Reddies.[1]
Toronto Argonauts | |
Born: | Ajax, Ontario | April 7, 1994
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Career information | |
Status | Active |
CFL status | National |
Position(s) | Defensive back |
Height | 5 ft 10 in (178 cm) |
Weight | 210 lb (95 kg) |
College | Henderson State New Mexico Military |
High school | Pickering High |
CFL draft | 2017 / Round: 3 / Pick: 20 |
Drafted by | Montreal Alouettes |
Career history | |
As player | |
2017–2018 | Montreal Alouettes |
2019 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers |
2020–present | Toronto Argonauts |
Career stats | |
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Professional career
Montreal Alouettes
Wright was drafted by the Montreal Alouettes in the third round, 20th overall, in the 2017 CFL Draft and signed with the club on May 17, 2017.[2] He made his professional debut on June 22, 2017 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders where he recorded two defensive tackles and two special teams tackles. He played in all 18 regular season games during the 2017 season where he finished with 45 defensive tackles, 12 special teams tackles, and one forced fumble. In 2018, he spent two stints on the injured list and only played in nine regular season games where he had just two special teams tackles.[3] He was a full participant in the team's 2019 training camp, but was part of the Alouettes' final cuts on June 8, 2019.[4]
Winnipeg Blue Bombers
On July 8, 2019, Wright was signed to a practice roster agreement by the Winnipeg Blue Bombers.[5] He played in three regular season games of the Blue Bombers in 2019. He was on the practice roster when the team won the 107th Grey Cup.[6]
Toronto Argonauts
After becoming a free agent, he signed with the Toronto Argonauts on December 16, 2019.[7]
References
- "Alouettes' Dondre Wright arrives at camp brimming with confidence". Montreal Gazette. May 24, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Alouettes sign all eight 2017 CFL draftees". Montreal Alouettes. May 19, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "CFL Transactions, 2018". Canadian Football League. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Alouettes' transactions". Montreal Alouettes. June 8, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Bombers add defensive back Dondre Wright". Winnipeg Blue Bombers. July 8, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Grey Cup Depth Chart" (PDF). Winnipeg Blue Bombers. Retrieved April 9, 2020.
- "Argos add two Canadians and five Americans". Toronto Argonauts. December 16, 2019. Retrieved April 9, 2020.