Undrafted out of Drake University, Wright played from 1982 to 1984 in the Canadian Football League (NFL) with the Hamilton Tiger-Cats, earning Eastern Division All-Star honors in his last two seasons.

In his final year, he intercepted two passes in Hamilton's 72nd Grey Cup game loss.

In 1988, Wright ended the year with three multi-interception games, including a pair in the team's loss to the Houston Oilers in the AFC wild card game, winning AFC Defensive Player of Month in December.

In the November 5 road victory over the Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Wright returned a pass 27 yards for a touchdown.

Felix's younger brother Charles Wright enjoyed a career in both the CFL and briefly in the NFL.