Eric Wright was drafted No. 40 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft out of Missouri. 110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #40
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1981
- NFL games
- 110
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 623rd at Missouri
- Pro Bowls
- 2
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Eric Wright came off the board in 1981.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Missouri
SEC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value
- Games played
- 110
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 623rd among Missouri picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 62100% of career value
- Final season
- 19909 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl
Around pick 40
Who came off the board on either side of Eric Wright.
Baylor · Hall of Fame · 7× All-Pro · 10× Pro Bowl
Mississippi State
Northwestern State · 1× Pro Bowl
BYU
Missouri in the 1981 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Missouri
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
Other players named Eric Wright
Different people who share this name in the draft archive.
UNLV
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Eric Wright in the 1981 NFL Draft
Eric Wright is a Defensive back out of Missouri selected No. 40 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft. 110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Missouri has produced 108 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Eric Wright drafted?
Eric Wright was selected No. 40 overall by the San Francisco 49ers in the 1981 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eric-wright.
What college did Eric Wright play for?
Eric Wright played college football at Missouri in the SEC. See every Missouri draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missouri-tigers.
How did Eric Wright's NFL career turn out?
110 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 62 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 2× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1981/eric-wright.