Christopher Newport University

Spring 2021 - Selected as one of five team captains for the two-game spring mini season...was again a key performer for the Captains on defense and special teams...posted seven tackles, six solo, and also broke up a pass and was credited with a quarterback hurry...recorded three tackles at Salisbury and four vs. Wesley at TowneBank Stadium...also returned a kick for 22 yards against the Sea Gulls.

2019 - Junior - Did not see action due to injury.

2018 - Sophomore - Was a dominant member of the secondary during his first year with the Captains … Secured second-team All-Conference and All-State accolades for his work as a cornerback … Picked off six passes during the year, which marked the highest total in the CAC and equaled the second-best single-season effort in school history … Intercepted a pair of passes against William Paterson before matching that feat in the season finale against Wesley … Became just the second Captain to have a pair of two-interception games in a single season, joining former legend Cameron Barlow's historic 2013 campaign … Also returned an interception 26 yards against Montclair State  and added another pick against Kean  … Had five pass breakups during the year, including a pair against William Paterson … Forced a fumble at TCNJ and recovered one against Kean … Finished the season with 19 tackles, including 17 solo stops … Also was electric on special teams and led the squad with 239 yards on kickoff returns … Had a 64-yard scamper at Rowan and a 53-yard return against Wesley to wrap up the year … Averaged 26.6 yards per kick return, which placed him fourth in the CAC … Added a 20-yard punt return against Salisbury and a 15-yard reception at William Paterson … Ranked fourth on the squad with 355 all-purpose yards during the season.

Before CNU - Member of the University of Delaware Fightin' Blue Hens before transferring to Christopher Newport.

At C.D. Hylton - Four year member of the varsity football team, including three as team captain...Earned All-Conference honors as a cornerback twice and once as a wide receiver...Two-time All-State cornerback...Helped lead team to three district titles and one conference championship

Personal - D.J. Wright was born in Woodbridge, Va...Son of Shawnice and Damian Wright...Has five siblings with three sisters and two brothers...Favorite sports personality is Michael Vick...Person in history he'd most like to meet is Deion Sanders...Most impressive person met is Herschel Walker...Favorite food is a steak burrito...Favorite movie is "Shark Tales" and favorite TV show is "Power"...Favorite musician is Shy Glizzy...Majoring in Criminology.