Charles Wright (gridiron football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Defensive back |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 5, 1964 Carthage, Missouri, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 9 in (1.75 m) |
| Weight: | 178 lb (81 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Carthage (MO) |
| College: | Tulsa |
| NFL Draft: | 1987 / Round: 257 / Pick: 10 |
| Career history | |
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| Player stats at PFR | |
| Player stats at ArenaFan.com | |
Charles James Wright, born on April 5, 1964, is a former American football player. He played as a defensive back, which is a position in football that helps stop the other team from scoring. Wright played for a few teams in the National Football League (NFL), including the St. Louis Cardinals, Dallas Cowboys, and Tampa Bay Buccaneers. He also played in other football leagues like the Canadian Football League (CFL).
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Who is Charles Wright?
Charles Wright is known for his time playing professional football. He was a defensive back, a key player on defense. His job was to cover opposing players and prevent them from catching the ball. He also helped tackle players who had the ball.
Early Life and College Football
Charles Wright was born in Carthage, Missouri. He went to Carthage Senior High School. After high school, he played college football. He first attended Highland Community College. Later, he transferred to Fort Scott Community College. Finally, he played for the University of Tulsa.
Playing in the NFL
In 1987, Charles Wright was chosen in the 1987 NFL draft. This is when NFL teams pick college players to join their teams. He was drafted by the St. Louis Cardinals. He played for them in 1987. The next year, 1988, he played for two different NFL teams. He played for the Dallas Cowboys and the Tampa Bay Buccaneers.
Other Football Leagues
After his time in the NFL, Charles Wright continued his football career. He played in other professional leagues.
- He joined the Ottawa Rough Riders in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played for them from 1990 to 1993.
- In 1994, he played for the Edmonton Eskimos, another CFL team.
- Later, he played in the Arena Football League (AFL). He was with the Memphis Pharaohs in 1996.
- His last team was the San Jose SaberCats in the AFL in 1997.
Charles Wright is also the brother of another football player, Felix Wright.
