Haywood Jeffires
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| Haywood Jeffires | |
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| Position(s): Wide Receiver |
Jersey #(s): 84 |
| Born: December 12, 1964 Greensboro, North Carolina |
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| Career Information | |
| Year(s): 1987–1996 | |
| NFL Draft: 1987 / Round: 1 / Pick: 20 | |
| College: North Carolina State | |
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| Career Stats | |
| Receptions | 535 |
| Receiving Yards | 6,334 |
| Touchdowns | 50 |
| Stats at NFL.com | |
| Career Highlights and Awards | |
Haywood Franklin Jeffires (born December 12, 1964 in Greensboro, North Carolina) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Houston Oilers in the 1st round (20th overall) of the 1987 NFL Draft. Early in his NFL career his teammates referred to him as "Darkness", due to his charcoal complexion. Later in his career his teammates referred to him as "Freakwood". A 6'2", 198 lbs. wide receiver from North Carolina State University, Jeffires played in 10 NFL seasons from 1987-1996. He played most of his career with the Oilers during the "Run & Shoot" era with Warren Moon. The Run & Shoot also incorporated teammates Ernest Givens, Drew Hill, and Curtis Duncan. A 3-time Pro Bowl selection from 1991-1993, Jeffires led the AFC in receptions in 1991 with 100.
As of 2008 Jeffires is coaching the Bay Area Gamblers, a semipro football team in Pearland, Texas.
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