Alexander Wright

Alexander Wright (born July 19, 1967) is a former American football wide receiver in the National Football League, two-time winner of the NFL's "Fastest Man" competition and current President and CEO for Alexander Wright Ministries in Amarillo, Texas. His speed caused many to consider him to have great potential, but difficulties playing wide receiver led him to retire early. Wright attended and played college football at Auburn University from 1986 to 1989, earning a Bachelor of Arts in adult education. While at Auburn, he caught 56 passes for 1,320 yards and 11 touchdowns. He set and still holds an Auburn record of 23.6 yards per reception. Wright was drafted by the Dallas Cowboys in the second round of the 1990 NFL Draft, the first...