Gregory Keith Bright was born on August 2,1957 and is an American former professional football safety who played two seasons with the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League.
11 Facts About Greg Bright
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Greg Bright was selected by the Bengals in the ninth round of the 1980 NFL draft after playing college football at Morehead State University.
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Gregory Keith Bright was born on August 2,1957, in Fort Campbell, Kentucky.
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Greg Bright played high school football at Suda E Butler High School in Louisville, Kentucky as a wide receiver.
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Greg Bright once knocked opposing players out of eight consecutive high school games.
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Greg Bright walked-on to Morehead State University, and was a four-year starter at safety for the Morehead State Eagles from 1976 to 1979.
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Greg Bright was selected by the Cincinnati Bengals in the ninth round, with the 224th overall pick, of the 1980 NFL draft.
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Greg Bright started all 16 games for the Bengals during his rookie year in 1980, recording one interception, one sack, and three fumble recoveries.
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Greg 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.
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In January 1982, The Record claimed that Greg Bright "could hit but couldn't cover".
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Greg Bright signed with the Los Angeles Raiders on March 1,1982.