Nahshon Wright was drafted No. 99 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2021 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 36 · #99 overall
Nahshon Wright Oregon State Draft
Nahshon Wright was drafted No. 99 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft out of Oregon State. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
1× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #99
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2021
- NFL games
- 50
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1124th at Oregon State
- Pro Bowls
- 1
The pick
How Nahshon Wright came off the board in 2021.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Oregon State
Pac-12 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 183 lbs
- Hometown
- East Palo Alto, CA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 272 prospect34.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 50
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1124th among Oregon State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 218% of career value
- Final season
- 20254 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× Pro Bowl
Around pick 99
Who came off the board on either side of Nahshon Wright.
Georgia
Wisconsin Whitewater · 2× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Washington
Syracuse
Oregon State in the 2021 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Oregon State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Jordan Poyer
DB · PHI · 2013
Oregon State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
#58
Reggie Tongue
DB · KC · 1996
Oregon State
#96
Keenan Lewis
DB · PIT · 2009
Oregon State
#190
Al Afalava
DB · CHI · 2009
Oregon State
#252
Alex Austin
DB · BUF · 2023
Oregon State
#148
Brandon Hughes
DB · LAC · 2009
Oregon State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Nahshon Wright in the 2021 NFL Draft
Nahshon Wright is a Defensive back out of Oregon State selected No. 99 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft. 50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Oregon State has produced 72 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 Nahshon Wright drafted?
Nahshon Wright was selected No. 99 overall by the Dallas Cowboys in the 2021 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 36). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/nahshon-wright.
What college did Nahshon Wright play for?
Nahshon Wright played college football at Oregon State in the Pac-12. See every Oregon State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/oregon-state-beavers.
How did Nahshon Wright's NFL career turn out?
50 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Accolades: 1× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2021/nahshon-wright.