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Dae'Quan Wright Season 2023

TEPosition
249 lbsWeight
6-4Height
SophomoreClass
Perry, Ga.Hometown

2023: Played in 12 games, making seven starts ... tallied 28 receptions for 366 yards, averaging 13.1 yards per catch ... had three receptions for 64 yards at Virginia (Nov. 25) ... registered four catches for 42 yards vs. NC State (Nov. 18) ... had four receptions for 58 yards at Boston College (Nov. 11) ... recorded four receptions for 77  yards vs. Purdue (Sept. 9).

2022: Played in seven games, making one start ... Ranked fourth on Tech in receiving yards (208) and fifth in receptions (17) ... Brought in three catches totaling 12 receiving yards at Duke (Nov. 12) ... Made his first collegiate start, securing two receptions and totaling 46 receiving yards, including his 36-yard catch at No. 24 NC State (Oct. 27) ... Totaled 37 receiving yards from three catches against Miami (Oct. 15) ... Achieved a season and career long with his 27-yard reception during Tech’s first offensive series, despite losing a fumble on the play ... Set season highs with five receptions and 47 receiving yards at Pitt (Oct. 8) ... Led Tech in receptions (four), totaling 31 receiving yards during his collegiate debut at North Carolina (Oct. 1).

High School: Played tight end for head coach Kevin Smith at Perry High School in Perry, Georgia … Perry went 11-2 during the 2021 fall season … Led the team in receiving with 60 receptions for 1,205 yards with 14 touchdowns … Also carried the ball 32 times for 103 yards with 10 touchdowns … Helped Perry to an 8-5 record as a junior in 2020, leading the team with 52 receptions for 524 yards and six touchdowns … Also rushed 26 times for 197 yards with three touchdowns as a junior … Also played basketball at Perry.

Personal: Majoring in exploring natural resources.