Browns Sign Ex WVU WR After Productive Final College Season

The Cleveland Browns are taking a chance on a former WVU receiver. The Browns announced the signing of Winston Wright Jr. as an undrafted free agent on Friday.

Wright, who spent three years at WVU, capped off his college career with East Carolina after enduring an injury plagued 2023 with Florida State.

We've signed WR Winston Wright

— Cleveland Browns (@Browns) July 25, 2025

The Browns say Wright will wear No. 38 with the Browns.

Overall in 2024, Wright caught 54 balls for 556 yards and scored eight touchdowns.

Following the 2021 season and a successful three-year tenure at WVU, Wright decided to leave the Mountaineers for Florida State. Unfortunately, Wright suffered a serious injury before the 2022 season and did not take the field for the Seminoles until the 2023 season.

WR Winston Wright Jr. celebrates with his teammates after a WVU touchdown. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

Overall in 49 career college games, Wright recorded 187 receptions for 1,930 yards and 18 touchdowns.

He also gained 1,310 yards and scored twice as a kickoff returner with West Virginia.

Winston Wright, 1, and Jarret Doege celebrate a victory with fans. (WVSN photo by Kelsie LeRose)

Wright’s best season came in 2021 as a Mountaineer, catching 63 balls for 688 yards and finding the end zone five times.

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