George Wright

Duke safety George Wright, wearing a black helmet, white jersey and white pants, prepares for a kickoff during the Blue Devils' 32-25 victory at North Carolina on November 22, 2025.

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Duke's George Wright runs down the field as a part of the kickoff unit during the Blue Devils' 38-3 victory at Syracuse on September 27, 2025.

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Duke's George Wright blocks during kickoff coverage as part of the Blue Devils' 38-3 victory at Syracuse on September 27, 2025.

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Diassa Diakite and George Wright react to a special teams snap against Virginia Tech.

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George Wright readies for a snap against Florida State.

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George Wright runs onto the field against UNC.

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Position:
Safety
Height:
5-11
Class:
Senior
Hometown:
Dallas, Texas

CAREER: One-year letterman (2025) who played in 25 games ... Academic All-ACC honoree in 2024 ... booked four tackles, all as a member of the special teams in 2025 ... played 212 snaps.

2025: Experienced action in all 14 games as a valuable member of Duke's special teams ... booked four tackles, one each versus NC State, Syracuse, Connecticut and Wake Forest ... on the field for 171 snaps.

2024: Academic All-ACC selection ... played in the final eight games of the year, against Georgia Tech, Florida State, SMU, Miami, NC State, Virginia Tech, Wake Forest and Ole Miss in the TaxSlayer Gator Bowl … on the field for 31 snaps.

2023: Played in three games against Lafayette, Pittsburgh and Troy … on the field for 10 snaps.

2022: Did not see game action.

PRIOR TO DUKE: Lettered three seasons at Highland Park under head coach Rady Allen … helped Highland Park to a record of 32-5 and three consecutive state playoff appearances … compiled 182 tackles, two INTs, six sacks, two PBUs, two caused fumbles, one fumble recovery and seven QB pressures in final two years … added two defensive TDs … team captain as a senior … two-time Dallas Morning News Honorable Mention selection … earned first team all-district and second team all-state selections as a junior and senior … also lettered three seasons in lacrosse as a midfielder.

PERSONAL: Graduated in December 2025 with a degree in computer science … son of Lance and Angie Wright … brother, Christian, graduated from Duke in 2024.