Considered a shutdown Cornerback before there was such a term, Louis Wright would play his entire career with the Denver Broncos. Drafted in the 1st Round (17th Overall) from San Jose State, Wright paid immediate dividends by being named to the First Team All-Rookie squad. Denver was developing a reputation for their Orange Crush Defense, but if anyone got past them, they would have Louis Wright to contend with. Wright was easily one of the best Corners in the late ‘70s, earning Pro Bowl selections in 1977, 1978, and 1979, and First Team All-Pro honors in the latter two seasons. He was also crucial in helping Denver reach its first Super Bowl, losing to the Cowboys in Super Bowl XII.
Despite Denver's Super Bowl appearance, Wright's exploits didn't get national recognition. One of the most adept at shadowing a receiver, Wright's instincts were incredible, and in every game he played, his opposing offensive coordinator planned schemes to avoid throwing to Wright.
Wright would go to two more Pro Bowls in the 1980s and was named to the Second Team All-Decade team of the 1970s. Now that Randy Gradishar has received his due, could Wright follow him?
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