CJ Wright
CJ Wright
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Steve Braun | Prep Redzone Scout
Wright was impressive in his debut as a Jenks Trojan inside the Cotton Bowl showing his shiftiness and ability to break tackles to establish the run game. He was on hand Saturday at H.A. Chapman as Tulsa beat in-state rival Oklahoma State. Later that day the former Lincoln Christian Bulldog announced he had received a scholarship offer from the Golden Hurricane. He also holds an offer from Rice University.
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The transfer running back was impressive in his first game as a Jenks Trojan rushing 17 times for 201 yards and a touchdown. Wright showed great vision and proved to be difficult for Dragon defenders to wrap up once he burst to the second level of the defense. Not a big back, Wright was able to break tackles and showcase his versatility.
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Read EvaluationMichael Knight | Prep Redzone Scout
All signs are pointing to 2028 running back and defensive back
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
having a monster 2026 campaign. Last season, he finished with over 900 yards and nine touchdowns on the ground. He only had 67 carries. That number is going to go up in a major way this season and with that, we’re going to see more explosive plays from Wright. He’s going to be one of the most electric running backs in the state, also helping the Bulldogs as a pass catcher and in the return game. As dynamic as Wright can be on offense, don’t overlook what he can do on defense. He’s not the biggest player out there but he is pound for pound, one of the hardest hitters on this Lincoln Christian defense.
(2025 All State Honorable Mention)
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Read EvaluationMichael Knight | Prep Redzone Scout
It feels like we’ve written this a few times this offseason but all signs are pointing to Lincoln Christian running back
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
taking a major step forward as an overall playmaker this fall. You could see flashes of it last season in the Lincoln Christian offense. Similar to Dickerson at Washington, Wright was splitting carries with another running back, who is no longer there. So not only will Wright see his workload go up in the run game, but look out for him to be a major piece in their passing game and he’s always a threat in the return game. Wright averaged around 10 yards per carry last season and we are very interested to see what that number looks like this season when the carries will more than likely double.
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Read EvaluationMichael Knight | Prep Redzone Scout
Lincoln Christian speedster
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
is another player that we’re looking forward to seeing in an expanded role this fall. Wright split carries with another running back last season. But that player transferred out so Wright could see his workload expand on the offensive side of the ball. And the thing that impressed us the most about Wright’s sophomore season is how impactful he was in every aspect of the game. He was a dynamic running back but he also produced as a pass catcher out of the backfield. He also played really solid defense in the secondary and he returned kicks at a high level. Similar to Dickerson, Wright is another 2028 prospect that we first saw in middle school and it’s not surprising that he’s producing at a high level now.
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Read EvaluationMichael Knight | Prep Redzone Scout
Two-time defending champ Lincoln Christian is absolutely loaded and they’ve won 30+ consecutive games. They have plenty of players who can shine every week but sophomore running back
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
is quickly becoming one of the most electric players in the state. Wright came into high school last year as one of the fastest running backs in the state and that speed has been on full display ever since. Whether it’s at running back, making plays as a receiver or returning kicks, Wright is incredibly dangerous with the football in his hands. Between rushing and receiving numbers this season, Wright is averaging a little over 13 yards a touch. Despite all of that, he still feels underrated and his best football is ahead of him.
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Sophomore
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
was one of the best freshmen in Oklahoma last season. Wright was on our radar after a fantastic offseason but we weren’t sure how much playing time he would get as a freshman. He earned that playing time in a crowded backfield. He finished with a little over 700 yards and eight touchdowns, along with nearly 350 yards and six touchdowns on just 17 receptions. As we look ahead to the 2025 season, we think Wright could be a player that will flirt with some numbers that we don’t see very often. It’s not out of the realm of possibility that Wright could eclipse 1,000 rushing yards and 1,000 receiving yards in a season by the end of his career.
(2024 All State Honorable Mention)
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Read EvaluationMichael Knight | Prep Redzone Scout
Lincoln Christian is going to have one of the best running back duos in the state this season.
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
is absolutely dynamic with the football in his hands and we are really looking forward to seeing what he looks like with an added workload this fall. Wright was a name that we were excited about coming into the 2024 season after watching him tear it up on the camp circuit and in various 7v7 tournaments. Wright had a solid freshman season and then we caught him in person again last month at a team camp. All he needs is a little bit of space and he can score from just about anywhere on the field. He has the potential to be a human highlight reel for the Bulldogs this season. We have a feeling they’ll get creative with ways to get the ball in his hands.
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Read EvaluationMichael Knight | Prep Redzone Scout
Around this time last year, we were writing quite a bit about Lincoln Christian’s
CJ Wright
CJ
Wright
5'7" | 150 lbs | RB
Jenks | 2028
State
OK
and at that time, it felt like he’d be a lock for the initial 2028 rankings and he would be relatively high. Wright debuts at #7 overall and the top guy at the running back position. Wright has legitimate track speed and when he gets into the open field, he is incredibly tough to stop. Wright would earn playing time as a freshman in a relatively loaded Lincoln Christian backfield. This fall, he’ll still be splitting carries but there is no doubt that Wright gives the Bulldogs a playmaker that not many teams can contend with. Wright is already a star on the track and the more he grows, the more he has the potential to be one of the very best prospects in this class. He’s incredibly dynamic with the football in his hands.
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