Missouri Western football player and cornerback Brayden Wright was named the MIAA’s Defensive Player of the Week Monday.

Wright went off for a big day in <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/9d30f6ba-7556-4ff1-9c6a-2670ef467e4a">Missouri Western's 28-7 win over Fort Hays State</a> this past Saturday. Wright accounted for three tackles, one pass breakup and two forced turnovers.

Wright forced a fumble deep in Tiger territory during the third quarter, leading to a Griffon touchdown.

Later on in the fourth quarter, with Hays threatening to make it a 21-14 game, Wright picked off quarterback Jack Dawson in the end zone, running it back 101 yards for the score in one of the longest plays in Missouri Western history.

Wright has had a big year for Missouri Western already. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown in Week 1 against Central Missouri.

The Griffons (3-1) stay home this Saturday to host 11th-ranked Emporia State (4-0). Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.

<figure>
 <img src="https://media.eaglewebservices.com/public/2023/9/1695673811535.png" alt="Missouri Western's Brayden Wright recovers a blocked field goal against Central Missouri on August 31. Wright took that blocked kick 76 yards the other way for a touchdown. He also had a 101-yard pick-six against Fort Hays State this past Saturday. Stock photo via MWSU Athletics." />
 <figcaption>Missouri Western's Brayden Wright recovers a blocked field goal against Central Missouri on August 31. Wright took that blocked kick 76 yards the other way for a touchdown. He also had a 101-yard pick-six against Fort Hays State this past Saturday. Stock photo via MWSU Athletics.</figcaption>
 </figure>By TOMMY REZACSt. Joseph PostMissouri Western football player and cornerback Brayden Wright was named the MIAA’s Defensive Player of the Week Monday.Wright went off for a big day in <a href="https://stjosephpost.com/posts/9d30f6ba-7556-4ff1-9c6a-2670ef467e4a">Missouri Western's 28-7 win over Fort Hays State</a> this past Saturday. Wright accounted for three tackles, one pass breakup and two forced turnovers.Wright forced a fumble deep in Tiger territory during the third quarter, leading to a Griffon touchdown.Later on in the fourth quarter, with Hays threatening to make it a 21-14 game, Wright picked off quarterback Jack Dawson in the end zone, running it back 101 yards for the score in one of the longest plays in Missouri Western history.Wright has had a big year for Missouri Western already. The Cedar Rapids, Iowa native returned a blocked field goal for a touchdown in Week 1 against Central Missouri.The Griffons (3-1) stay home this Saturday to host 11th-ranked Emporia State (4-0). Kickoff is set for 4 p.m.

Missouri Western's Brayden Wright named MIAA Defensive Player of the Week