Bengals add former actor Ceyair Wright to a key position
· Yahoo Sports
The Cincinnati Bengals are adding depth to their secondary after signing former Nebraska cornerback Ceyair Wright, according to Matt Zenitz.
Wright, at 6-0 and 190 pounds, brings experience and versatility, having made 32 career starts across stops at USC and Nebraska. Wright played for USC from 2021-23, then spent 2024 and 2025 with the Cornhuskers, where he continued to develop as a physical, athletic defensive back capable of contributing in multiple schemes.
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As a two-year starter at Nebraska, Wright tallied 68 total tackles, including 42 solo tackles. He posted 1.5 sacks, a forced fumble, two interceptions, including a 27-yard pick-six, and 11 passes defensed. The California native was even named a Midseason All-American by The Athletic.
NFL.com’s Lance Zierlein had Wright projected as a Round 7/priorirty free agent-level prospect entering the draft, so he could be someone to watch for as the sixth cornerback if the Bengals keep that many on the 53-man roster.
While he will not enter camp as someone projected to have a significant role, Wright gives the Bengals another developmental option in a secondary that has been searching for consistency. His size, length, and movement skills make him an intriguing candidate to compete for a roster spot, particularly on special teams.
What’s really helping Wright is that he primarily played in the slot, so he could be an under-the-radar challenger to Jalen Davis and Josh Newton for that role. He definitely looks like one of the undrafted free agents with the best path to a 53-man roster spot.
Wright also brings a unique background off the field. He is an actor and appeared in Space Jam: A New Legacy, playing one of LeBron James’ sons.
For Cincinnati, this is a low-risk move with plenty of upside as the Bengals continue building depth heading into training camp.
Source: The #Bengals are signing former Nebraska cornerback Ceyair Wright.
— Matt Zenitz (@mzenitz) April 25, 2026
Wright, who played at USC before Nebraska, made 32 career college starts. Wright, who is also an actor, played one of LeBron James’ sons in Space Jam 2. pic.twitter.com/ywIX20bbOo