Alex Wright was drafted No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft out of UAB. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
2022 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 14 · #78 overall
Alex Wright UAB Draft
Alex Wright was drafted No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft out of UAB. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #78
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2022
- NFL games
- 51
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 115th at UAB
The pick
How Alex Wright came off the board in 2022.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
UAB
Conference USA at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'5" · 271 lbs
- Hometown
- Elba, AL
- Pre-draft board
- No. 100 prospect71.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value
- Games played
- 51
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 115th among UAB picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 11100% of career value
- Final season
- 20253 years after the draft
Around pick 78
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Wright.
UConn
Central Michigan
Baylor
UCLA
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About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Wright in the 2022 NFL Draft
Alex Wright is a Defensive end out of UAB selected No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft. 51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value UAB has produced 16 NFL draft picks since 1998.
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 Alex Wright drafted?
Alex Wright was selected No. 78 overall by the Cleveland Browns in the 2022 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 14). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/alex-wright.
What college did Alex Wright play for?
Alex Wright played college football at UAB in the Conference USA. See every UAB draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/uab-blazers.
How did Alex Wright's NFL career turn out?
51 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 11 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2022/alex-wright.