After graduating from Edina High School, Wright attended the University of Minnesota, where he was to the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team. He was drafted by his hometown team in 15th round of the 1971 NFL Draft.
Following graduation from Edina High School, Wright attended the University of Minnesota and became a member of the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team. Later, he was drafted by his hometown team in the fifteenth round of the 1971 NFL Draft.