66. Louis Wright
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.
The Bullet Points
- Country of Origin: Gilmer, Texas, U.S.A.
- Eligible Since: Wednesday, 01 January 1992
- Position: Cornerback
- Games Played: 166
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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
*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
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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
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