Berkleigh Wright Stuns In Sultry Beachside Bikini Shoot, Flaunting Toned Abs

Berkleigh Wright just delivered the ultimate Instagram blessing with her latest jaw-dropping beachside shoot!

The 29-year-old Sports Illustrated Swimsuit model and former Denver Broncos cheerleader took to the sand for a moody and ethereal photo series that showcased her sculpted physique and radiant confidence.

Captured by photographer Willie Kessel, the 30-year-old beauty posed against a dramatic, bright gray sky in a stunning low-angle series. Styled by Amy Brubaker, Wright paired a blue-and-beige patterned crochet sweater with voluminous balloon sleeves from Elexiay with classic black string-tie bikini bottoms, highlighting her toned abs, tiny waist, and long, lean legs.

Wright has been making waves in the modeling industry since being discovered through the SI Swimsuit Swim Search open casting call in 2023. She was one of the seven co-winners that year, securing her rookie spot in the magazine’s milestone 60th-anniversary issue. Her breathtaking debut took place in Belize with photographer Derek Kettela, where she stunned in a series of unforgettable tropical shots.

While Wright has been steadily building her career as a model, she’s also balancing life as a technical account manager at Oracle. After moving to Los Angeles last year to focus on her modeling career, she’s continued to prove that she can excel in multiple industries at once.

Wright’s latest photoshoot had fans—and fellow SI Swim stars—obsessed.

“Have a bluetiful day!!” she playfully captioned the carousel, and the love quickly poured in.

“Oh my GOD,” gushed fellow 2024 SI Swim star Jena Sims.

“Soooo gorgeous,” Penny Lane, another Swim Search co-winner, chimed in.

“Stunning,” two-time SI model Lauren Chan added.

“These are beautiful,” commented Nikki Rozen, echoing the sentiments of many fans who couldn’t get enough of Wright’s effortlessly sultry shoot.

Beyond the glitz and glamour of her modeling career, Wright has been vocal about her journey toward self-love and confidence. She has credited the SI Swimsuit sisterhood for helping her come out of her shell and embrace her natural beauty.

“One of the hardest things … for women everywhere is to just love ourselves like we love other people,” Wright previously shared. “Once you embrace self-love, you can embrace your inner beauty and be able to let that shine.”

She admitted that her confidence has been a work in progress. “I used to feel like I had to have fake lashes, a spray tan, and my hair and makeup done to feel beautiful,” she said. “But now my favorite version of myself is waking up with my hair tied up, glasses on, no makeup, and in my sweatpants. When I’m most relaxed and feeling like myself, that’s when I feel the most confident.”

Wright’s résumé is nothing short of impressive. In addition to modeling and working in tech, she spent five seasons as a Denver Broncos cheerleader, serving as team captain last season. She has also dedicated time to various community organizations, including the Children’s Hospital of Colorado, Boys & Girls Club of Denver, Dare to Cheer, and Junior Denver Broncos Cheerleaders.

On top of it all, she’s a book lover, recently launching Bookin’ It With Berk, a social media vlog where she shares her latest reads. Through her diverse career, Wright continues to inspire young women to pursue their passions without limits.

Wright might be off the market soon, as fans have picked up on hints of a budding romance with Buffalo Bills punter Sam Martin. The speculation began after she was spotted at a Bills game in January, sporting a varsity jacket with Martin’s name and number on the back.

The two were first linked in December when they were photographed together at a Bills holiday party. A month earlier, during an SI Swimsuit event in Beverly Hills, Wright teased a new NFL romance, saying, “We are still rooting for the Broncos… but there’s another team because there’s a boy involved. An East Coast team, but I’m not going to say [which].”

While neither Wright nor Martin has officially confirmed their relationship, her latest soft launch has fans cheering for the couple.