Louis Wright was drafted by the Denver Broncos with the 17th pick in the first round of the 1975 NFL Draft. He was a 6’2’’ corner with excellent speed and he played the run as well as any corner I have ever seen. Wright was born on January 31, 1953.

When Louis Wright joined the Broncos, he came to a team on the rise, especially on the defensive side of the football. With his size and strength he was able to play bump and run coverage and was able to take away the other team’s best wide receiver.

In 1977, Louis Wright went to the pro bowl for the first time. He helped lead the Denver Broncos and their Orange Crush Defense along with Lyle Alzado, Tom Jackson, & Randy Gradishar to the Super Bowl for the first time in franchise history.

During the 1986 AFC Championship Game, Louis Wright made a huge difference coming up and playing the run. The Cleveland Browns had two huge running backs in Kevin Mack and Earnest Byner. On numerous occasions, Louis Wright made great one on one tackles in the open field. His great defensive play, both against the pass and the run kept the game close and gave John Elway an opportunity to lead Denver on a 98 yard Drive to tie the game.

Louis Wright finished his twelve year career in 1986 with 26 interceptions for 360 yards and 1 touchdown. His ability to shut down opposing wide receivers and his ability to make big plays in the running game earned him 5 Pro Bowl trips, 1977-79, 1983, & 1985.

Since his retirement Louis Wright was voted to the NFL 1970’s All Decade Team and he was added to the Denver Broncos Ring of Fame.