Former NFL Cheerleader Is Sports Illustrated Swimsuit Rookie

01/05/2024 15:34

Just a few months ago, Sports Illustrated Swimsuit announced that all seven finalists for the 2023 Swim Search were all named co-winners - making them rookies for the 2024 season.

One of those winner was then-Denver Broncos cheerleader Berkleigh Wright, who burst onto the national scene. She's since stepped away from cheerleading to pursue other interests, like being a star model.

Earlier this week Sports Illustrated Swimsuit shared a video showing the behind the scenes look at her shoot.

"I took this leap of faith [and applied for Swim Search] because I feel that Sports Illustrated [Swimsuit] is a world-class organization that embodies everything I strive to be as a woman," Wright said in the video. "It extends beyond beauty: they stand for being a strong individual with depth, brains, kindness and integrity. A brand that celebrates everyone's differences, exhibiting that our imperfections are what makes us beautiful. SI Swim helped me embrace those ideals in myself, and now I strive to imprint that mindset in others."

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Just a day later, Wright shared a few more photos from the shoot along with a message from SI Swimsuit editor MJ Day.

"Berkleigh's journey, from her academic endeavors at the University of Kansas to her leadership in the Broncos Cheerleading squad, illustrates a fusion of intellect, ambition, and magnetic charm," she said. "Now making her debut as a Rookie in the 2024 issue, Berkleigh embodies excitement and unwavering determination, serving as an inspiration for others to chase their dreams."

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Wright is doing just fine in her post-cheerleading career.