Wide Receiver
No. 83
Houston
"The No. 1 draft pick of the Kansas City Chiefs in 1971 after a stellar career at the University of Houston where he was a unanimous All-American and held NCAA career records for catches (34) and average-per-catch (21.9), Wright signed as a free agent with the Giants this past off-season. He played out his option with Kansas City [at the end of the 1974 season], and subsequent stops in 1975 were at New England and Houston.
Elmo had a big rookie year in 1971, winning Chiefs' MVP Rookie honors after grabbing 26 passes for 528 yards, a 20.2 average and three touchdowns. He had 66 catches for 1,070 yards in four seasons with KC despite being slowed by a succession of injuries in his final three years. He also rushed 10 times for 69 yards and a touchdown.
Called by many observers 'the best wide receiver in the U.S.' during his senior year at Houston, Wright was a first-team All-American on five teams that year- AP, Sporting News, FWAA, Football News and NEA- and followed that by being a first round draft pick.
Elmo Wright was born in Brazoria, Texas and achieved stardom in several sports at Sweeney High School in his hometown before entering the University of Houston. An accomplished saxophone player, Elmo resides during the off-season in Houston where he works in real estate."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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