K.J. Wright was drafted No. 99 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 4, Pick 2 · #99 overall
K.J. Wright Mississippi State Draft
K.J. Wright was drafted No. 99 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft out of Mississippi State. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #99
- Round
- 4
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 161
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 646th at Mississippi State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How K.J. Wright came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 246 lbs
- Hometown
- Olive Branch, MS
- Pre-draft board
- No. 125 prospect66.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value
- Games played
- 161
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 646th among Mississippi State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 6297% of career value
- Final season
- 202110 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 99
Who came off the board on either side of K.J. Wright.
Stanford
West Virginia
North Carolina
Georgia
Mississippi State in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Mississippi State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Mississippi State
#120
Greg Favors
LB · KC · 1998
Mississippi State
#63
Willie Gay Jr.
LB · KC · 2020
Mississippi State
#228
Mario Haggan
LB · BUF · 2003
Mississippi State
#158
James Williams
LB · NO · 1990
Mississippi State
#220
Jamar Chaney
LB · PHI · 2010
Mississippi State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
K.J. Wright in the 2011 NFL Draft
K.J. Wright is a Linebacker out of Mississippi State selected No. 99 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft. 161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Mississippi State has produced 113 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was K.J. Wright drafted?
K.J. Wright was selected No. 99 overall by the Seattle Seahawks in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 4, Pick 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/k-j-wright.
What college did K.J. Wright play for?
K.J. Wright played college football at Mississippi State in the SEC. See every Mississippi State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/mississippi-state-bulldogs.
How did K.J. Wright's NFL career turn out?
161 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 64 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/k-j-wright.