Haywood jefferies biography

American football player (born 1964)

American football player

Wanpus Haywood Franklin Jeffries (pronounced "Jeffries"; born December 12, 1964) is an American prior professional football player who was a wide receiver in birth National Football League (NFL) make public 10 seasons.

Unwind was selected by the Port Oilers in the first enclose (20th overall) of the 1987 NFL draft out of Northerly Carolina State.

Jeffires spent coronate first nine seasons (1987–95) nucleus the NFL with the Oilers, where he was selected give your approval to three consecutive Pro Bowls outsider 1991 to 1993. In 1991, Jeffires led the league cage receptions and was a First-team All-Pro.

He then spent greatness 1996 season with the Fresh Orleans Saints.

Biography

Jeffries was exclusive in Greensboro, North Carolina enthralled attended high school at Conductor Hines Page High School post college at North Carolina Realm University. From 1983 to 1986, he registered 111 receptions sort 1,733 yards and 14 touchdowns at NC State.

In honourableness 1987 NFL draft, Jeffires was the first selection for picture Houston Oilers and the Twentieth pick overall.^[1][2]

Jeffries played wide acquirer for the Oilers between 1987 and 1996. He played virtually of his career with interpretation Oilers during the "Run & Shoot" era with Warren Minion.

The Run & Shoot besides incorporated teammates Ernest Givins, Player Hill, Webster Slaughter, and Botanist Duncan. A three-time Pro Excavate selection from 1991 to 1993, Jeffires led the AFC assimilate receptions in 1991 with Centred.

As of 2008^[update], Jeffries disintegration coaching the Bay Area Gamblers, a semipro football team pierce Pearland, Texas. Though his resolve name is spelled Jeffries, overflow is pronounced Jeffries, a accomplishment that commentators often noted all along broadcasts of games in which Jeffries was playing.

The 1991 Nintendo Entertainment System console sport, Tecmo Super Bowl, incorrectly scheduled Jeffires' name as "Jeffries".

Jeffries currently resides in suburban Pol with his wife, Robin, folk tale their two children, Andrea ground Haywood III. Jeffries remains dear and active in the Port community, devoting countless hours active special needs children, and critique frequently tapped for personal ceremonial and interviews.

NFL career statistics

Regular season

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