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Manuel Wright
Manuel Wright is a former defensive tackle out of USC; Long Beach City College, selected by the Miami Dolphins with the 1st overall pick (round 5) in the 2005 NFL Draft. He played 4 regular-season games from 2005 to 2007, with the Miami Dolphins and New York Giants.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 5
Pick
Supplemental
Team
Position
College
Manuel Wright Career Stats
Defense
| Season | Team | G | Solo | Ast | TFL | Sacks | QB Hits | INT | PD | FF |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2005 | MIA | 2 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
| 2007 | NYG | 2 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 4 | 3 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 |
G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.
Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026
NFL Combine Results
Height
6-4
Weight
217 lbs
40-Yard Dash
4.71s
Vertical Jump
32"
Broad Jump
113"
3-Cone Drill
6.82s
Shuttle
3.96s
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