Jeff Wright (defensive back)

For the Buffalo Bills player, see Jeff Wright (defensive tackle).

Jeff Wright
No. 23
Position:Safety
Personal information
Born: (1949-06-13) June 13, 1949 (age 75)
Edina, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:Edina (MN)
College:Minnesota
NFL draft:1971 / round: 15 / pick: 388
Career history
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions:12
Fumble recoveries:9
Sacks:2.0
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jeff Ralph Wright (born June 13, 1949) is a former American football player. He played safety for the Minnesota Vikings for the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1977, appearing in three Super Bowls.[1] He finished his NFL career with 12 interceptions and 9 fumbles recovered in 82 regular season games.[2] After graduating from Edina High School, Wright attended the University of Minnesota, where he was to the 1970 All-Big Ten Conference football team. He was drafted by his hometown team in 15th round of the 1971 NFL draft.

References

  1. ^ "Three the easy way: When Edina became the first three-peat state champion". Star Tribune. Retrieved July 26, 2020.
  2. ^ "Jeff Wright Stats Summary | NFL.com". www.nfl.com. Retrieved July 26, 2020.


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