Episode 109 MJ Wright Former College Football Player

🎙️ RU STRONG PODCAST INTRODUCTION – MJ WRIGHT

Welcome back to the RU Strong Podcast, where we sit down with athletes who embody resilience, discipline, and the mindset to win both on and off the field.

Today’s guest is a powerful example of what it means to bet on yourself.

MJ Wright is a New Jersey native out of Freehold, a product of Red Bank Catholic High School, and a standout wide receiver at Fordham University. A three-time All–Patriot League selection, 2023 team captain, and one of the most productive receivers in Fordham history, MJ finished his career ranked 6th all-time in both receiving yards and receptions all while earning Academic Honor Roll recognition and graduating with a business degree.

But MJ’s story goes far deeper than stats.

In this episode, MJ opens up about being a late bloomer, overcoming serious adversity early in his college career, including a life-threatening battle with rhabdomyolysis, and navigating the mental grind that comes with injuries, setbacks, and moments when the game is taken out of your hands. He shares how journaling, mindset discipline, faith, and family helped him protect his thoughts and rebuild confidence when everything felt uncertain.

We also dive into:

• What it truly feels like to play “in the zone”

• The unseen daily grind of a Division I student-athlete

• The power of brotherhood and shared suffering

• How structure, discipline, and adversity prepare athletes for life after sports

• Why belief, patience, and persistence matter more than early hype

Now, after earning an invite to the New York Giants Rookie Minicamp, MJ is taking the next step in his professional journey, signing with the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League — continuing to chase the dream with the same hunger and humility that got him here.

This is a must-listen episode for:

✔️ College athletes

✔️ Late bloomers

✔️ Anyone facing setbacks

✔️ Anyone learning how to win the mental game

MJ Wright’s story is a reminder that growth isn’t always linear, success is earned in silence, and the strongest athletes are built through adversity.

Let’s get into it. 💪

This is RU Strong.