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Louis Wright
Denver Broncos
17th pick
Louis Wright is a former defensive back out of San Jose State; Arizona State; Bakersfield College, selected by the Denver Broncos with the 17th overall pick (round 1) in the 1975 NFL Draft. His pro career included stints with the Denver Broncos.
Draft Details
Year
Round
Round 1
Pick
17th overall
Team
Position
Louis Wright Career Stats
- 4× First-team All-Pro (1978, 1979, 1983, 1984)
- Second-team All-Pro (1977)
- 5× Pro Bowl (1977–1979, 1983, 1985)
- NFL 1970s All-Decade Team
- PFWA All-Rookie Team (1975)
- Denver Broncos Ring of Fame
- Denver Broncos 50th Anniversary Team
- Second-team All-American (1974)
Career Totals
| Games played | Interceptions | Interception yards | Touchdowns |
|---|---|---|---|
| 166 | 26 | 360 | 1 |
Career History
- Denver Broncos (1975–1986)
Born: Gilmer, Texas, U.S. · Height: 6-2 · Weight: 200 lb
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| 1 | 1 |  ATL |
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| 1 | 2 |  DAL |
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DT |  Maryland |
| 1 | 3 |  BAL |
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G |  North Carolina |
| 1 | 4 |  CHI |
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| 1 | 5 |  CLE |
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DE |  Houston |
| 1 | 6 |  HOU |
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OLB | Jackson State University |
| 1 | 7 |  NO |
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WR |  Purdue |
| 1 | 8 |  LAC |
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DT |  Grambling State |
| 1 | 9 |  LA |
 Mike Fanning |
DT |  Notre Dame |
| 1 | 10 |  SF |
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DT |  Mississippi State |
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