Jeff Wright (defensive back)

For the Buffalo Bills player, see Jeff Wright (defensive tackle).

Jeff Ralph Wright (born June 13, 1949) is an American former professional football player who was a safety for the Minnesota Vikings of the National Football League (NFL) from 1971 to 1977, appearing in three Super Bowls.^[1] He finished his NFL career with 12 interceptions and 9 fumbles recovered in 82 regular season games.^[2] After graduating from Edina High School, Wright played college football for the Minnesota Golden Gophers, earning first-team All-Big Ten Confeence honors in 1970. He was selected by his hometown team in 15th round of the 1971 NFL draft.

Jeff Wright

No. 23
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(1949-06-13) June 13, 1949 (age 76) Edina, Minnesota, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:	190 lb (86 kg)
Career information
High school:	Edina
College:	Minnesota
NFL draft:	1971: 15th round, 388th pick
Career history
Minnesota Vikings (1971–1977)
Career highlights and awards
First-team All-Big Ten (1970) Second-team All-Big Ten (1969)
Career NFL statistics
Interceptions: 12 Fumble recoveries: 9 Sacks: 2.0 Stats at Pro Football Reference