Lataj Wright
Wright appeared in six games during the 2025 season in his second year with the Hilltoppers. He recorded one tackle, which came in the Nov. 15 win over Middle Tennessee, and one pass breakup, which came in the Aug. 30 win over North Alabama. Wright missed the entire 2024 season due to injury. Wright appeared in 20 games for Fort Valley State at cornerback over two seasons prior to joining the WKU Football program. He tallied 55 total tackles, with one tackle for loss, as well as three interceptions and 13 passes defended. As a sophomore in 2023, Wright posted 29 tackles, an interception, and six passes defended, and during his first year he had 26 tackles, with one tackle for loss, two interceptions, and seven passes defended. HS/Misc.: Wright prepped at Langston Hughes High School in Florida.
- TransferredLataj Wright (DB) officially transferred from Fort Valley State University to Western Kentucky University
- EnteredPortal · 4/18/24, 4:05 PMLataj Wright (DB) officially entered the transfer portal · from Fort Valley State University
| YR | SCHOOL | GP | GS | DEF SNAPS | PROD | PBU | PDEF | INT | TACK | SOLO |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2026 | Western Kentucky University | 3 | 1 | 124 | Med. | 0 | 1 | 0 | 3 | 3 |
| 2025 | Western Kentucky University | 7 | 0 | 51 | Low | 1 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 |
| 2023 |  Fort Valley State University | 10 | 4 | -- | High | 5 | 6 | 1 | 29 | 21 |
| 2022 | Fort Valley State University | 10 | 0 | -- | High | 5 | 7 | 2 | 26 | 18 |
| Career | 30 | 5 | 175 | Med. | 11 | 15 | 3 | 59 | 43 |
Profile last updated Nov 7, 2026