Dana Wright was drafted No. 251 overall by the New York Giants in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Findlay. 5 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #251
- Round
- 9
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 5
- Career AV
- 12nd at Findlay
The pick
How Dana Wright came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Running back RB
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
5 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value
- Games played
- 5
- Career approximate value
- 12nd among Findlay picks
- Final season
- 19870 years after the draft
Around pick 251
Who came off the board on either side of Dana Wright.
BYU
Mississippi State
Indiana State
Alabama
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Dana Wright in the 1987 NFL Draft
Dana Wright is a Running back out of Findlay selected No. 251 overall by the New York Giants in the 1987 NFL Draft. 5 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Findlay has produced 2 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Dana Wright drafted?
Dana Wright was selected No. 251 overall by the New York Giants in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 9). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dana-wright.
What college did Dana Wright play for?
Dana Wright played college football at Findlay in the Great Midwest Athletic. See every Findlay draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/findlay-oilers.
How did Dana Wright's NFL career turn out?
5 regular-season games · 1 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/dana-wright.