Jarius Wright

Jarius Wright (born November 25, 1989) is an American football wide receiver for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League.

Early years
Wright attended Warren High School in Warren, Arkansas where he went to school with future University of Arkansas and Minnesota Viking teammate Greg Childs. As a senior he had 58 receptions for 1,350 yards and 15 touchdowns.

College career
As a senior in 2011, Wright set the school record for receptions in a season with 66, receiving yards with 1,117, career receptions with 168 and receiving yards in a game with 281. He also tied the record for receptions in a game with 13, and broke the receiving touchdowns in a season record with 12. For his play, he was a first team All-SEC selection. He helped Arkansas to an 11-2 overall record in 2011, win the Cotton Bowl over Kansas State 29-16, and finish ranked #5 in the final polls.

Minnesota Vikings
On April 28, 2012, Wright was selected by the Minnesota Vikings in the 4th round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He made his NFL debut against the Detroit Lions on November 11, 2012, catching three passes from quarterback Christian Ponder for 65 yards and a touchdown.