Undrafted out of Drake University, Wright played from 1982–84 in the Canadian Football League with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, earning Eastern Division All-Star honors in his last two seasons.
Wright's collegiate career at Drake University did not lead to a draft pick, but he went on to play for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats in the Canadian Football League from 1982 to 1984, ultimately receiving recognition as an Eastern Division All-Star in his final two years with the team.