Decatur Native Jacardia Wright signs with Seahawks as undrafted free agent

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DECATUR, Ill. (WAND) — Decatur native Jacardia Wright will make his NFL debut on Sunday.

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Wright signed with the Seattle Seahawks as an undrafted free agent in April. He was elevated from the team's practice squad on Saturday.

Wright graduated from St. Teresa High School and played college football at Missouri State University. In his three seasons at MSU, he finished 9th all-time in career rushing yards and 4th in rushing touchdowns.

While at St. Teresa, Wright rushed for 8,821 yards in four years at the varsity level.

The Seahawks will face off against the New Orleans Saints on Sunday.

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