Gators countdown top players with Lawrence Wright at No. 3

The Gainesville Sun continues its countdown of the top 30 players from the 1996 Florida Gators national championship football team, highlighting Lawrence Wright at No. 3. Wright, a 6-foot-2, 209-pound safety, anchored the Florida defense, earning the Thorpe Award in 1996. He recorded 83 tackles and one fumble recovery during the season, contributing to Florida's strong defensive performance. The countdown celebrates the 30th anniversary of the Gators' first national title, which they secured with a 52-20 victory over Florida State in the Sugar Bowl. The series will feature more players leading up to the anniversary of the championship victory.

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