Career Summary

Javin Wright is a linebacker who played at Nebraska before joining Tampa Bay in 2026.

He finished college as the Cornhuskers' leading tackler and entered the NFL as a college free agent.

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Early Life

Wright is from Chandler, Arizona, and grew up in a football family.

His father, Toby Wright, played safety in the NFL. Javin attended Hamilton High School before enrolling at Nebraska.

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High School

Wright was a highly regarded defensive-back prospect at Hamilton High School.

He was a consensus four-star recruit before transitioning to linebacker during his Nebraska career.

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College Career

Wright played at Nebraska from 2019 through 2025, overcoming extended early absences.

He missed the 2020 season and most of 2021 before returning to regular action in 2022. He recorded 51 tackles and two interceptions in 2023.

In 2025, he set career highs with 86 tackles, nine tackles for loss and three sacks, leading Nebraska in each category.

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Path to the NFL

Wright signed with Tampa Bay as a college free agent on May 9, 2026.

The Buccaneers listed the Nebraska linebacker at 6-foot-4 and 232 pounds.

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NFL Career

Wright joined Tampa Bay's practice squad following the 2026 preseason.

The Buccaneers waived him on August 30 and signed him to the practice squad the following day.

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Career Accomplishments

Wright earned honorable-mention All-Big Ten recognition in 2025.

He also received Nebraska's Tom Novak Award that year and the Big Ten Sportsmanship Award in 2024.

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Playing Style

Wright developed from a defensive-back recruit into a college linebacker.

His Nebraska production included tackles behind the line, sacks and interceptions, with his most productive season coming in 2025.

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