Charles Wright was drafted No. 257 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Tulsa. 8 regular-season games
- Overall pick
- #257
- Round
- 10
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 8
The pick
How Charles Wright came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Defensive back DB
- College
-
Tulsa
American at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
8 regular-season games
- Games played
- 8
- Final season
- 19881 years after the draft
Around pick 257
Who came off the board on either side of Charles Wright.
Virginia · 1× Pro Bowl
Northwestern · 1× Pro Bowl
South Carolina
Tulsa in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DB picks from Tulsa
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Charles Wright in the 1987 NFL Draft
Charles Wright is a Defensive back out of Tulsa selected No. 257 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 NFL Draft. 8 regular-season games Tulsa has produced 40 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 Charles Wright drafted?
Charles Wright was selected No. 257 overall by the St. Louis Cardinals in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 10). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/charles-wright.
What college did Charles Wright play for?
Charles Wright played college football at Tulsa in the American. See every Tulsa draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/tulsa-golden-hurricane.
How did Charles Wright's NFL career turn out?
8 regular-season games Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/charles-wright.