Haywood Jeffires

Infobox NFLretired


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position=Wide Receiver
number=84
birthdate=birth date and age|1964|12|12
Greensboro, 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=
* 3x Pro Bowl selection (1991, 1992, 1993)
* 2x All-Pro selection (1991, 1992)
HOF=
CollegeHOF=

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.