Haywood Franklin Jeffires (pronounced "Jeffries"; born December 12, 1964) is a former professional

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player who was selected by the

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in the 1st round (20th overall) of the

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out of

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. A 6'2", . wide receiver, Jeffires played in 10 NFL seasons from 1987 to 1996.

Biography

Jeffires was born in

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and attended high school at

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and college at

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. From 1983 to 1986, he registered 111 receptions for 1,733 yards and 14 touchdowns at NC State. In the

, Jeffires was the first selection for the

and the 20th pick overall. Jeffires played wide receiver for the Oilers between 1987 and 1996. He played most of his career with the Oilers during the "

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" era with

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. The Run & Shoot also incorporated teammates

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, and

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. A 3-time

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selection from 1991 to 1993, Jeffires led the AFC in receptions in 1991 with 100. , Jeffires is

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the Bay Area Gamblers, a semipro football team in

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. Though his last name is spelled ''Jeffires'', it is pronounced ''Jeffries'', a fact that commentators often noted during broadcasts of games in which Jeffires was playing. 1991

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console game,

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, incorrectly listed Jeffires' name as "''Jeffries''". Jeffires currently resides in suburban Houston with his wife, Robin, and their two children, Andrea and Haywood III. Jeffires remains beloved and active in the Houston community, devoting countless hours assisting special needs children, and is frequently tapped for personal appearances and interviews.

References

{{DEFAULTSORT:Jeffires, Haywood 1964 births Living people American football wide receivers Houston Oilers players NC State Wolfpack football players New Orleans Saints players American Conference Pro Bowl players Players of American football from Greensboro, North Carolina