MORGANTOWN, W.Va. — One of West Virginia’s top offensive and special teams players has entered the NCAA transfer portal. Junior wide receiver Winston Wright, Jr. announced his decision to leave West Virginia Friday afternoon on social media.
Thank you WVU??,
Business Decision Coming Soon#GodsPlan #Potebaby pic.twitter.com/icUiMWb0mP
— Winston “Champ” Wright Jr.?? (@showtimejet) December 31, 2021
Wright was West Virginia’s leading receiver this season. He played in all 13 games and caught 63 passes for 688 yards and 5 touchdowns. Wright also returned a kickoff for a touchdown. He caught a pass in each game this season.
In his three-year WVU career, Wright reeled in 129 passes for 1,338 yards and 7 touchdowns. The Savannah, Ga. native is a two-time All-Big 12 selection.
Fellow receivers Isaiah Esdale and Sam Brown announced their decisions to transfer in the middle of the season. Junior Sean Ryan participated in Senior Day ceremonies prior to the Texas game and has not yet announced if he will return to the team in 2022. Tight end T.J. Banks also left the program prior to the bowl game.