Wright had excellent hands, and I liked his ability to Press off the line. He showed good footwork and a good understanding of Zone and Man coverage schemes. He had excellent vision, and utilized his skills to make plays on the ball.

Kannon Wright Kannon Wright 5'7" | 151.5 lbs | ATH TX is one stud of an athlete out of Texas’s 2031 class, and he has been spectacular in the middle school ranks. He was a high performer at our Next camp in Texas and with that, he is heading to the “RIZE” in New Jersey and he’s going to be one to watch and especially out of that 2031 group!

Wright, a defensive back and camp Defensive MVP, turned heads with his combination of speed, instincts, and technique. In one-on-one and cone drills, he consistently showcased quick hips, smooth change-of-direction ability, and the athleticism to mirror receivers and close gaps in a flash. His ball skills were exceptional—tracking passes, breaking on the ball, and making plays in contested situations. Wright absorbed coaching points throughout the day.

It takes a special skill set to play on an island in football — meaning to cover a receiver 1‑on‑1 with no safety help over the top — and Kannon consistently showed he has what it takes to win those isolated matchups with confidence, technique, and competitive fire. Kannon’s shuttle and L-Drill times complement his skills as a DB, highlighting his quickness, change-of-direction ability, and agility—traits that allow him to stay on top of receivers and react to plays in both man and zone coverage. Kannon’s ability to stay on a receiver’s hip allows him to mirror routes with precision, limit separation, and disrupt timing on every play.

Top 40 yard Dash 4.78

He’s a fundamental and fluent defensive back with great IQ.

Kannon Wright Kannon Wright 5'7" | 151.5 lbs | ATH TX , a Class of 2031 defensive back from Austin, TX, delivered a strong and polished performance, earning Defensive MVP honors through his consistency, instincts, and execution in drills and one-on-one competition. Measuring 5’7”, 143 pounds, Wright stood out with his quick feet, smooth change of direction, and natural movement skills throughout defensive back positional work.

During one-on-one periods, Wright’s fluid hips, balance, and controlled footwork consistently placed him in proper coverage positioning. Wright’s MVP performance in Fort Worth reinforces his status as a rising young defensive back in the Class of 2031 and a prospect to continue tracking closely within the Prep Redzone pipeline.