Eric Wright
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Career Summary
Eric Wright is a former NFL cornerback whose career included Cleveland, Detroit, Tampa Bay and San Francisco.
Wright entered the league with Cleveland in 2007 and spent four seasons with the Browns before joining Detroit. His career history also includes Tampa Bay and San Francisco.
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College Career
Wright played cornerback at USC before entering the 2007 NFL Draft.
USC media-guide material identifies Wright as a 2003 redshirt freshman at cornerback and records his continuing role as a reserve cornerback and special-teams contributor during the 2006 season.
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Path to the NFL
Cleveland selected Wright in the second round of the 2007 NFL Draft, 53rd overall.
Tampa Bay's 2012 signing announcement identifies Wright as a Browns second-round choice. He became an immediate contributor in Cleveland's secondary.
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NFL Career
Wright played four years in Cleveland, one season with Detroit, and later moved to Tampa Bay and San Francisco.
Tampa Bay reported that Wright had played 75 games with 71 starts over his first five NFL seasons. ESPN's career history records the later Tampa Bay and San Francisco stops.
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Career Accomplishments
Wright recorded strong statistical seasons for Cleveland and Detroit.
Cleveland's 2007 team statistics list Wright with 76 tackles, one sack and an interception as a rookie. Detroit's 2011 statistics list 74 tackles and four interceptions.
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Playing Style
Wright was a durable starting cornerback during his early NFL seasons and produced both tackles and takeaways.
Tampa Bay noted in 2012 that he had never started fewer than 10 games in any of his first five seasons. His Cleveland and Detroit totals show his ability to support the run and create interceptions.
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Legacy
Wright established himself as a longtime NFL starter after reaching the league from USC.
His 2007 Browns season and 2011 Lions season each demonstrated his production in starting roles. Tampa Bay's contract decision in 2012 followed five seasons in which he was consistently in the starting lineup.
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