Greg Bright
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||
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| Born: | August 2, 1957 Fort Campbell, Kentucky, U.S. | ||||||||
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 208 lb (94 kg) | ||||||||
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| High school: | Suda E. Butler (Louisville, Kentucky) | ||||||||
| College: | Morehead State (1976–1979) | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 1980 / round: 9 / pick: 224 | ||||||||
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |||||||||
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Gregory Keith Bright (born August 2, 1957) is an American former professional football safety who played two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Bengals in the ninth round of the 1980 NFL draft after playing college football at Morehead State University.
Early life and college
[edit]Gregory Keith Bright was born on August 2, 1957, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.[1] He played high school football at Suda E. Butler High School in Louisville, Kentucky as a wide receiver.[1] Bright was noted for his aggressive playstyle during his high school, college, and pro careers.[2] He once knocked opposing players out of eight consecutive high school games.[2]
Bright walked-on to Morehead State University, and was a four-year starter at safety for the Morehead State Eagles from 1976 to 1979.[3][1][2]
Professional career
[edit]Bright was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the ninth round, with the 224th overall pick, of the 1980 NFL draft.[4] He officially signed with the team on June 4.[5] He started all 16 games for the Bengals during his rookie year in 1980, recording one interception, one sack, and three fumble recoveries.[4] Bright was released on August 31, 1981, re-signed on September 1, released on September 9, signed again on September 22, and released again on October 15, 1981.[5] Overall, he played in four games, starting three, during the 1981 season.[4] In January 1982, The Record claimed that Bright "could hit but couldn't cover".[6]
Bright signed with the Los Angeles Raiders on March 1, 1982.[5] He was released in late July 1982.[7]
Personal life
[edit]Bright later served in the United States Army.[8]
References
[edit]- ^ a b c "Greg Bright". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c Sullivan, Tim (December 2, 1980). "Greg Bright: The Bengals' Hit Man". The Cincinnati Enquirer. pp. D4. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "Weekly Football Awards Honor Alumni Standouts". Morehead State University. August 25, 2014. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Greg Bright". Pro Football Reference. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ a b c "Greg Bright NFL Transactions". Pro Football Archives. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ "A defense unheard of". The Record. January 21, 1982. pp. C5. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Schoenfeld, Ed (July 27, 1982). "Allen out to prove $1 million talent". Oakland Tribune. pp. D3. Retrieved January 27, 2025.
- ^ Kirkendall, Josh (July 7, 2011). "Making The Case For Former Bengals Defensive Back Greg Bright". CincyJungle.com. Retrieved January 27, 2025.