Jeff Wright (defensive back)

For the Buffalo Bills player, see Jeff Wright (defensive tackle).
Jeff Wright
No. 23
Date of birth (1949-06-13) June 13, 1949
Place of birth Edina, Minnesota
Career information
Position(s) Safety
College Minnesota
NFL draft 1971 / Round: 15 / Pick 388
Career history
As player
1971–1977 Minnesota Vikings
Career stats

Jeff Ralph Wright (born June 13, 1949 in Edina, Minnesota) is an American football player. After Edina High School, he attended the University of Minnesota, where he was named All-Conference after the 1970 season. Jeff was drafted by his hometown team late in the 1971 NFL draft.

He played safety for the Minnesota Vikings from 1971-1977, including appearing in three Super Bowls. He finished with 12 interceptions and nine fumbles recovered in 82 regular-season games.


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