Terry Wright | |
Number: | 27, 7 |
Position: | Defensive back |
Birth Date: | 17 July 1964 |
Birth Place: | Phoenix, Arizona, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 0 |
Weight Lbs: | 195 |
High School: | Phoenix (AZ) South Mountain |
College: | Temple |
Undraftedyear: | 1987 |
Pastteams: |
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Statlabel1: | Quarterback sacks |
Statvalue1: | 1.5 |
Cflstatlabel1: | Quarterback sacks |
Cflstatvalue1: | 6.0 |
Pfr: | W/WrigTe21 |
Terry Leon Wright (born July 17, 1964) is a former American football defensive back who played two seasons with the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He first enrolled at Scottsdale Community College before transferring to Temple University. He attended South Mountain High School in Phoenix, Arizona.[1] Wright was also a member of the Cleveland Browns, Oklahoma City Twisters and Hamilton Tiger-Cats. His brother Toby Wright also played in the NFL.
Wright first played college football for the Scottsdale Fighting Artichokes.[2]
Wright then transferred to play for the Temple Owls. In 1986, he recorded 42 tackles, two fumbles recoveries, four interceptions and an 80-yard interception return for a touchdown.[2]
Wright signed with the Cleveland Browns after going undrafted in the 1987 NFL draft. He was released by the Browns after summer camp.[2]
Wright was signed by the Indianapolis Colts during the 1987 NFL players' strike and played in 13 games, starting two, for the team during the 1987 season.[1] [2] He played in eight games for the Colts in 1988.[1]
Wright played for the Oklahoma City Twisters of the Minor League Football System in 1990.[2]
Wright played in 54 games for the Hamilton Tiger-Cats from 1991 to 1994.[3]