Watch: Winston Wright Jr. Puts Talent on Display in ECU Win

Originally posted on WV Sports Now | By Mike Asti | Last updated Nov 8, 2024 9:37 AM ET

A former Mountaineer showed off his talent on national television on Thursday night. Winston Wright Jr. stood out in East Carolina’s big 49-14 win over Florida Atlantic.

Wright made three receptions for 80 yards and scored a pair of touchdowns during the game, including the highlight in the video below.

East Carolina’s Winston Wright Jr. showing off his speed and ball tracking. Former WVU and FSU WR is an interesting G5 prospect pic.twitter.com/m5CmqXrh43

— Bobby Football (@Rob__Paul) November 8, 2024

Wright’s performance was his best of the 2024 season. It was his highest yards total in a single game and the first game he reached the end zone twice.

Overall in 2024, Wright has caught 33 balls for 344 yards and scored four touchdowns.

Following the 2021 season and a successful three-year tenure at WVU, Wright decided to leave the Mountaineers for Florida State. Unfortunately, Wright suffered a serious injury before the 2022 season and did not take the field for the Seminoles until the 2023 season.

Throughout his college career, Winston Wright has 133 receptions for 1,374 yards and has scored seven touchdowns. He also gained 1,310 yards and scored twice as a kickoff returner with West Virginia.

Wide receiver Winston Wright Jr. with the touchdown catch Oct. 30 against the Cyclones. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

Wide receiver Winston Wright Jr. makes the catch for a first down Oct. 30 against Iowa State. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

Wright’s best season came in 2021 as a Mountaineer, catching 63 balls for 688 yards and finding the end zone five times.

This article first appeared on WV Sports Now and was syndicated with permission.

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