Wright Named To Third All-America Team

GREENVILLE, N.C. – East Carolina kick returner Winston Wright Jr. has been tabbed a Second-Team All-American by Phil Steele Magazine according to an announcement by the publication.

The Savannah, Ga., who became the 28th All-America selection in program history, is the fifth Pirate to earn All-America accolades from Phil Steele Magazine joining Justin Hardy (2014/third team), Zay Jones (2016/second team), Nate Harvey (2018/third team) and Ja'Quan McMillian (2021/second team).

Wright Jr. tallied 1,255 all-purpose yards (114.1 per game) for the Pirates in 2024. He registered 91 yards on the ground, 556 receiving yards (third on team), 18 punt returns and 590 kickoff return yards to rank sixth in The American. Wright Jr., a midseason All-America selection by The Sporting News, caught 54 passes, scoring a team-best eight touchdowns. He returned 22 kickoffs, posting a 26.8 average which included a 94-yard scoring return at Charlotte marking his third career return for a score (first at ECU).

The Hula Bowl invitee was also named a Second-Team All-America pick by the Football Writers Association of America (FWAA) and Action Network as well as an Honorable Mention All-America selection by College Football Network and Sports Illustrated as a special teamer.

Players Mentioned

Winston Wright Jr.

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