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27. Louis Wright

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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 going to the Pro Bowl in 1977, 1978, and 1979 and was a First Team All-Pro in the latter two seasons.  He was also crucial in helping Denver reach their first Super Bowl, a loss to Cowboys in Super Bowl XII.

Despite Denver's Super Bowl appearance, Wright's exploits were not nationally recognized.  One of the most adept at shadowing a receiver, Wright's instincts were incredible, and in every game he played, his opposing Offensive Coorrdinator planned schmes 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 received his proper due, could Wright follow him in?

The Bullet Points

  • Country of Origin: Gilmer, Texas, U.S.A.
  • Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1992
  • Position: Cornerback
  • Games Played: 166
  • Notable Statistics: 26 Interceptions
    360 Interception Return Yards
    1 Interception Return Touchdown
    11 Fumble Recoveries
    152 Fumble Recovery Yards
    2 Fumble Recovery Touchdowns
    3.0 Quarterback Sacks*
    1 Punt Return 
    0 Punt Return Yards
    106 Approximate Value

    10 Playoff Games

    *Quarterback Sacks were unofficially calculated by Pro Football Reference from 1960 to 1981.
  • Played For: Denver Broncos
  • College: San Jose State
  • Drafted: 1st Round, 17th Overall in 1975
  • Major Accolades and Awards:

    Super Bowl Champion (None)
    NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
    First Team All-Pro (1978 & 1979)
    Pro Bowl (1977, 1978, 1979, 1983 & 1985)
    All-Rookie Team (1975)
  • Other Points of Note:

    Top Ten Finishes: Approximate Value (1978 & 1979)
    Top Ten Finishes: Fumble Recovery Yards (1979)
    Top Ten Finishes: Interception Return Yards (1979)
  • Notable All Time Rankings: 37. Fumble Return Yards: 152
  • Years Nominated for the Hall of Fame: Never

Should Louis Wright be in the Hall of Fame?

Definitely put him in! - 90.3%
Maybe, but others deserve it first. - 0%
Probably not, but it wouldn't be the end of the world. - 6.5%
No opinion. - 0%
No way! - 3.2%
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