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Elmo Wright
Elmo Wright is a former wide receiver out of Houston, selected by the Kansas City Chiefs with the 16th overall pick (round 1) in the 1971 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Kansas City Chiefs, Houston Oilers and New England Patriots.
Draft Details
Elmo Wright Career Stats
- All-Rookie (1971)
- Consensus All-American (1970)
- Second-team All-American (1969)
- Houston Cougars No. 23 retired
Career Totals
| Receptions | Receiving yards | Receiving touchdowns |
|---|---|---|
| 70 | 1,116 | 6 |
Career History
- Kansas City Chiefs (1971–1974)
- Houston Oilers (1975)
- New England Patriots (1975)
Born: Brazoria, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-0 · Weight: 195 lb
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| Rd | Pick | Team | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 1 |  NE |
Jim Plunkett | QB |  Stanford |
| 1 | 2 |  NO |
Archie Manning | QB |  Ole Miss |
| 1 | 3 |  TEN |
Dan Pastorini | QB | Santa Clara |
| 1 | 4 |  BUF |
J.D. Hill | WR |  Arizona State |
| 1 | 5 |  PHI |
Richard Harris | DE |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 6 |  NYJ |
John Riggins | RB |  Kansas |
| 1 | 7 |  ATL |
Joe Profit | RB | Louisiana-Monroe |
| 1 | 8 |  PIT |
Frank Lewis | WR | Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  GB |
John Brockington | RB |  Ohio State |
| 1 | 10 |  LAR |
Isiah Robertson | LB | Southern University |
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