NFL Records
110
Games
18
Interceptions
Eric Wright is a former defensive back out of Missouri, selected by the San Francisco 49ers with the 40th overall pick (round 2) in the 1981 NFL Draft. He played 110 regular-season games from 1981 to 1990. He was named to 2 Pro Bowls.
Draft Details
Eric Wright Career Stats
- 2× Pro Bowl selection, 1× first-team All-Pro.
- Primary starter for 6 seasons.
- Ranks 9th in the 1981 draft class in interceptions (18).
Career Totals
| Games | Def INT |
|---|---|
| 110 | 18 |
Career span: 1981–1990.
Source: nflverse · Updated Oct 18, 2026
Related Links
San Francisco 49ers 1981 Draft Class
| Rd | Pick | Player | Pos | College |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 8 | Ronnie Lott | SAF | USC |
| 2 | 36 | John Harty | DT | Iowa |
| 3 | 65 | Carlton Williamson | DB | Pittsburgh |
| 5 | 121 | Lynn Thomas | CB | Pittsburgh |
| 5 | 122 | Arrington Jones | RB | Winston Salem State University |
| 6 | 147 | Pete Kugler | DT | Penn State |
| 8 | 203 | Garry White | RB | Minnesota |
| 11 | 286 | Ronnie DeBose | TE | UCLA |
| 12 | 313 | Major Ogilvie | RB | Alabama |
| 12 | 322 | Joe Adams | QB | Tennessee State |