Maliki Wright
Maliki Wright is a three-star recruit from Orlando, FL, out of Dr. Phillips (No. 1,200 in the 2025 class) who has not played in Kennesaw State's 8 games this season.
Where Wright comes from
- Orlando, FL
- Dr. Phillips
- About 400 miles from Fifth Third Stadium
- Three-star, No. 1,200 in the 2025 class; signed with Duke.
Where Wright fits
Kennesaw State lists 22 defensive backs this season.
Kennesaw State defensive backs with a game this season
Kennesaw State is 2-6. Next: vs Delaware, Sat Nov 7.
Similar players
Same class and position
From Dr. Phillips
Also from Orlando, FL
Came to Kennesaw State by way of Duke.
Where to follow
Splits
Home and road splits, scheme and staff
Supporting cast · Scheme
Staff and system around the player
Head Coach
Jerry Mack
Pass share
51.0%
256 pass / 246 run
Plays / game
62.8
8 games
Team sack rate
3.8%
292 dropbacks · PBP
Scheme: Balanced.
Awards
A three-star recruit at defensive back for Kennesaw State -- now projected as a quality contributor in the secondary.
No college stat recorded yet. Here's what we know.
Grades highest in speed and press coverage.
Kennesaw State has produced 4 All-Conference defensive backs.
Two seasons, two schools
- 2026 Kennesaw State MackYear 2 · Games –
- Jan 2026 Entered the transfer portalDuke to Kennesaw State
- 2025 Duke DiazYear 1 · Games –
- High school Dr. PhillipsOrlando, FL · Class of 2025Three-star, No. 1,200 in the 2025 class. Signed with Duke.Also from Dr. Phillips: Payton Kirkland (UAB), Jashad Presley (UTSA), Maurice Jones Jr. (Missouri State) and 2 more.
Moves
- Transferred from Duke to Kennesaw State, Jan 22, 2026.
2025
- Signed with DukeThree-star, out of Dr. Phillips
2026
- Transferred to Kennesaw Statefrom Duke
Coaching lineage · 2025–2026
2 coachesPlayed for 2 head coaches at 2 schools: Manny Diaz and Jerry Mack.
Next stop · Transfer
Transferred to Kennesaw State