La'Vell Wright News, Rumors, Updates - Pittsburgh Panthers

Totals 15 carries against BC Wright posted 15 rushes for 52 yards during Saturday's 27-21 loss versus Boston College.

Impact Wright and Damon Ferguson Jr. split the carries, with the latter far more productive with 7.0 yards per carry to just 3.5 yards per carry for Wright. Wright will likely still get his chance at touches, but his fantasy ceiling is rather limited as long as Ferguson is healthy and productive.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Finds end zone twice in home loss Wright recorded nine carries for 45 yards and two touchdowns and hauled in 3 of 4 targets for 18 yards during Saturday's 21-17 defeat to North Carolina.

Impact Wright punched in a pair of touchdowns, while averaging 5.0 yards per rushing attempting. He totaled 63 scrimmage yards, too, as Pitt had three tailbacks with at least five carries. He and Damon Ferguson Jr. each had at least 12 total touches, too, helping out young QB Holden Geriner, making his first collegiate start. We should see a run-heavy offense in the short term, while Geriner cuts his teeth.

OCTOBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe

Billy Edwards Jr. threw a 75-yard touchdown pass in the second half and North Carolina knocked off No. 25 Pittsburgh 21-17

OCTOBER 10 • Associated Press

Scores TD in road victory Wright totaled four carries for four yards and one touchdown during Friday's 35-33 victory versus Virginia Tech.

Impact Wright was used as the goal-line hammer late in the first half on a 1-yard scoring plunge, and he got the job done. He is mostly going to see action in short-yardage situations, so there isn't a lot of fantasy value as long as Ja'Kyrian Turner and Damon Ferguson are also available.

OCTOBER 5 • ROTOWIRE

Good to go for Week 5 Wright is good to go for Week 5 against Virginia Tech on Friday, according to Brendan Howe of On3.com.

Impact Wright didn't play against FCS Bucknell in Week 4, but the tailback shouldn't have problems suiting up Friday in this ACC matchup. Wright has 31 carries for 141 yards and a touchdown, as well as three catches for 33 yards on seven targets, in three games this season.

SEPTEMBER 29 • ROTOWIRE

Pitt stays perfect, improves to 3-0 by grinding its way to a 27-13 win over sloppy Syracuse

Pittsburgh continued its perfect start with a 27-13 win over Syracuse

SEPTEMBER 18 • Associated Press

Runs for 81 yards, touchdown Wright compiled 14 carries for 81 yards and one touchdown and reeled in 1 of 2 targets for five yards during Thursday's 27-13 victory over Syracuse.

Impact Wright and Damon Ferguson Jr. (10-102-1) made for a tremendous one-two punch for the Panthers, as they won their ACC opener while staying unbeaten overall through three games. The Panthers rolled up 245 rushing yards and 6.6 yards per attempt, while scoring three times on the ground. Wright entered the game averaging just 3.5 yards per carry, but he had a breakout performance against the Orange. The Panthers should have another big rushing performance next time out against Bucknell of the FCS in a favorable matchup.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Totals 15 touches in home victory Wright had 13 rushes for 35 yards during Saturday's 12-7 win against UCF.

Impact Wright bumped up the depth chart with Ja'Kyrian Turner (undisclosed) unable to play in Saturday's game with an undisclosed injury. Damon Ferguson Jr. started the game, and totaled 23 touches with a TD run, but Wright showed some decent skills as a pass-catcher. Once Turner is back, however, Wright's fantasy appeal will be rather negligible.

SEPTEMBER 12 • ROTOWIRE

Signs with Pitt Wright has signed with Pitt, Cody Nagel of 247Sports.com reports.

Impact Wright will spend his final collegiate season with Pitt. He logged 85 carries for 471 yards and 10 touchdowns last season with Western Kentucky, averaging 5.5 yards per carry. The senior is slated to serve in a complementary role behind Ja'Kyrian Turner.

JANUARY 10 • ROTOWIRE

Seeking greener pastures Wright will enter the transfer portal, per Pete Nakos of On3.com.

Impact Wright ran for 471 yards and 10 touchdowns on 5.5 yards per carry with the Hilltoppers this fall, also reeling in 10 catches for 88 yards and a touchdown. The tailback, who's also toted the rock for Kentucky and Appalachian State, will now have one year of eligibility remaining as he seeks his next home.

DECEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Jacksonville State beats Western Kentucky 37-34 to reach CUSA championship game

Garrison Rippa kicked a 28-yard field goal as time expired to send Jacksonville State to the Conference USA championship game with a 37-34 win over Western Kentucky on Saturday aft...

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • Associated Press

Tallies two TDs Wright ran 14 times for 116 yards and two touchdowns against JSU on Saturday.

Impact The redshirt senior has been all-or-nothing, which has made him hard to trust. This is his fourth game with multiple touchdowns. He also has four games this season with single-digit rushing totals.

NOVEMBER 29, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for two TDs Wright ran 11 times for 84 yards and two touchdowns Saturday against MTSU.

Impact Wright is never going to get a ton of touches, in part because Marvis Parrish is an explosive back and in part because WKU doesn't rely on the run a ton. However, Wright has gotten bang for his buck, as he's totaled nine touchdowns in 10 games.

NOVEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Wright ran six times for 44 yards and a score Saturday against NMSU.

Impact Wright has been a bit of a touchdown vulture for Western Kentucky. He's only touched the ball 59 times, but he's scored seven touchdowns.

NOVEMBER 2, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two more TDs Wright ran 10 times for 91 yards and two scores and added one catch for 13 yards against Missouri State on Saturday.

Impact That's back-to-back games with two touchdowns for Wright. This is even though he only got 17 carries total across those games. Will Wright get a higher percentage of the carries next time?

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Two more TDs Wright ran 10 times for 91 yards and two scores and added one catch for 13 yards against Missouri State on Saturday.

Impact That's back-to-back games with two touchdowns for Wright. This is even though he only got 17 carries total across those games. Will Wright get a higher percentage of the carries next time?

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Tallies two TDs Wright ran seven times for 47 yards and two touchdowns against Nevada on Saturday.

Impact Obviously, anytime a player scores twice in a game it stands out. However, Wright has 18 carries for 86 yards on the season. He's probably the number-three running back, and so this may have been a fluke.

SEPTEMBER 21, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Rushes for TD Wright ran six times for 22 yards and a touchdown against Sam Houston on Saturday.

Impact Wright transferred to Western Kentucky after playing well at Austin Peay last season. He did rush for a touchdown, but he was also third in touches among Hilltoppers running back.

AUGUST 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Headed to WKU Wright will transfer to Western Kentucky, the program announced.

Impact Wright tallied 115 carries for 609 yards and five scores in his breakthrough 2024 campaign with Austin Peay. That's given him the opportunity to move up to the FBS level to sign with the Hilltoppers, where he'll look to crack the tailback rotation in his final year of eligibility.

JANUARY 14, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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Billy Edwards Jr. helps UNC beat No. 25 Pitt 21-17, gives Belichick first win against a ranked foe

Pitt stays perfect, improves to 3-0 by grinding its way to a 27-13 win over sloppy Syracuse

Jacksonville State beats Western Kentucky 37-34 to reach CUSA championship game