James Wright (tight end) explained

Jim Wright
Position:Tight end
Number:83, 87
Birth Date:1 September 1956
Birth Place:Fort Hood, Texas, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:3
Weight Lb:240
High School:Brenham (TX)
College:TCU
Draftyear:1978
Draftround:7
Draftpick:179
Pastteams:
Statlabel1:Receptions
Statvalue1:66
Statlabel2:Receiving yards
Statvalue2:666
Statlabel3:Touchdowns
Statvalue3:4
Pfr:WrigJa00

James Willie Wright (born September 1, 1956) is a former professional American football player who played tight end for seven seasons for the Atlanta Falcons and the Denver Broncos.

Wright played special teams for Atlanta in 1978 before finding himself with the Broncos by 1980. After being mostly a bystander, Wright found his role grow under new head coach Dan Reeves starting in 1982. His best, and final, season came in 1985 when he started twelve games for the Broncos and recorded 28 catches for 246 yards and a touchdown.