Class of 2022 Recruit Spotlight: Destrehan High School OT Dontrel Wilright

by Jennifer Williams

Dontrel Wilright is a tackle for Destrehan High School. He stands at 6’2.5” and is 260 pounds. This past season, he was awarded First Team All District. Wilright says his favorite memory from football is playing in the Superdome. “Even though I didn’t play much, it was a special experience I’ll never forget,” he says. Outside of sports, Wilright is a great student as well. He is able to maintain a 4.0 grade-point average and received a 25 ACT score. Additionally, he is a member of the National Honor Society, takes AP All-Honors courses, and is in the National Beta Club. When he isn’t in school or on the field, Wilright enjoys playing the PS4, working and lifting weights.

When it comes to football, Wilright says his biggest inspiration to keep going is his family, who he says has supported him since he was five years old. He states, “No matter what happens, they always have my back which is important to me.” He says his ultimate football dream is to catch a touchdown pass. “As a lineman, you rarely see other linemen score,” he says. Currently, Wilright is interested in Southern University and Texas Wesleyan University. He says he is looking for a that treats him like family and cares about him.

Aside from football, Wilright says his life plans are to get a degree, find a great paying job, as well as starting a family.

Click the link below to check out Dontrel Wilright's senior highlights:

https://www.hudl.com/video/3/12720090/618d629fbed697095c79d0cf

Jennifer Williams is originally from Southwest Virginia. In high school, she was the chief editor of the school’s yearbook for two years and sports photographer. She graduated as an honor student with a 3.66 GPA. She is currently a senior at Louisiana State University majoring in Sport Administration with a concentration in Sport Commerce and minors in Business Administration and Sociology. In her free time, Jennifer enjoys watching and attending football and basketball games, trying out new restaurants, traveling, and spending time with her dog, Bea.

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