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Eric Cortez Wright is an American former professional football player who was a cornerback for the San Francisco 49ers of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the 49ers in the second round of the 1981 NFL draft. Before that, the 6'1", 183 lbs. cornerback from the University of Missouri was an all-Big Eight defensive back in 1979 and '80. He played on three University of Missouri teams that appeared in bowl games, and was selected for Missouri's all-century team in 1990. Wright shares the Missouri record for the most pass interceptions in a game.