- Haywood Jeffires
Infobox NFLretired
|caption=
position=Wide Receiver
number=84
birthdate=birth date and age|1964|12|12Greensboro, North Carolina
debutyear=1987
finalyear=1996
draftyear=1987
draftround=1
draftpick=20
college=North Carolina State
teams=
* Houston Oilers (1985-1995)
*New Orleans Saints (1996)
stat1label=Receptions
stat1value=535
stat2label=Receiving Yards
stat2value=6,334
stat3label=Touchdowns
stat3value=50
nfl=JEF571021
highlights=
* 3xPro Bowl selection (1991, 1992, 1993)
* 2xAll-Pro selection (1991, 1992)
HOF=
CollegeHOF=Haywood Franklin Jeffires (born
December 12 ,1964 inGreensboro, North Carolina ) is a former professionalAmerican football player who was selected by theHouston Oilers in the 1st round (20th overall) of the1987 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 fromNorth 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 withWarren Moon . The Run & Shoot also incorporated teammatesErnest Givens ,Drew Hill , andCurtis Duncan . A 3-timePro 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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