Devin Wright’s throwing career at Utah State may be over, but the accolades keep rolling in for him.
Wright, who graduated from Utah State in May with a bachelor’s degree in biology, was tabbed the 2016-17 Mountain West Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year, becoming the first Aggie to ever win the award. Wyoming’s Audra DeStefano was selected the MW Female Scholar-Athlete of the Year.
“I always dreamed of being a college athlete, being able to participate in the sport I loved beyond high school,” said Wright, a javelin thrower during his time at Utah State. “Now, to be recognized for both my academic and athletic performances as the Mountain West Male Scholar-Athlete of the Year is the cherry on top.