Get to know Jeremiah Wright, the Auburn guard drafted No. 132 overall by the Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. Here are five key facts, stats, and background details about the Saints' fourth-round draft pick.
Former defensive tackle turned offensive lineman
Wright began his Auburn career on the defensive line before switching to offensive guard in 2022, showcasing his adaptability and physical upside.
Experienced SEC contributor
Wright played in 53 career games with 25 starts, including back-to-back seasons (2024-25) as Auburn's starting right guard.
Senior Bowl participant
Wright earned an invitation to the 2026 Reese's Senior Bowl, highlighting his recognition among NFL evaluators.
Highly recruited high school prospect
Wright was rated as a top-15 defensive tackle nationally out of Selma High School in Alabama, where he also played offensive tackle and lettered in baseball.
Strong frame and interior presence
Wright measured at over 6-foot-5 and 330 pounds, bringing prototypical size and power for an NFL interior offensive lineman.
Jeremiah Wright | College Stats (Offensive Guard)
| Year | GP | GS | Sacks Allowed (PFF) | Pass Block Snaps (PFF) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 12 | 1 | 1 | 105 |
| 2023 | 11 | 0 | 1 | 142 |
| 2024 | 12 | 12 | 2 | 434 |
| 2025 | 12 | 12 | 5 | 449 |
| Total | 53 | 25 | 9 | 1,130 |
View photos of Jeremiah Wright after being drafted No. 132 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2026 NFL Draft. See images of the Auburn University offensive lineman from his college career and pre-draft process.
NORMAN, OK - September 20, 2025 - Auburn Offensive Lineman Jeremiah Wright (#77) during the game between the (#22) Auburn Tigers and the (#11) Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK.
Photo by Austin Perryman
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (56) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AUBURN, AL - October 11, 2025 - Auburn Offensive Lineman Jeremiah Wright (#77) during the game between the (#10) Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL.
Photo by Austin Perryman
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (56) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
American Team offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (77), of Auburn, during the second half of the Senior Bowl NCAA college football game Saturday, Jan. 31, 2026, in Mobile, Ala. (AP Photo/Butch Dill)
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (56) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Michael Conroy)
COLLEGE STATION, TX - September 27, 2025 - Auburn Offensive Lineman Jeremiah Wright (#77) and Auburn Offensive Lineman Connor Lew (#75) during the game between the Auburn Tigers and the (#9) Texas A&M Aggies at Kyle Field in College Station, TX.
Photo by Austin Perryman
NORMAN, OK - September 20, 2025 - Auburn Offensive Lineman Jeremiah Wright (#77) during the game between the (#22) Auburn Tigers and the (#11) Oklahoma Sooners at Gaylord Family - Oklahoma Memorial Stadium in Norman, OK.
Photo by Austin Perryman
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (56) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
AUBURN, AL - October 11, 2025 - Auburn Offensive Lineman Jeremiah Wright (#77) during the game between the (#10) Georgia Bulldogs and the Auburn Tigers at Jordan-Hare Stadium in Auburn, AL.
Photo by Austin Perryman
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (56) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright (56) runs a drill at the NFL football scouting combine in Indianapolis, Sunday, March 1, 2026. (AP Photo/Julio Cortez)
Auburn offensive lineman Jeremiah Wright walks the field in the minutes after a loss to Alabama in an NCAA college football game, Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, in Auburn, Ala. (AP Photo/Vasha Hunt)
