Irving Fryar

Irving Fryar
	Fryar in 2023
No. 80, 86
Position:	Wide receiver
Personal information
Born:	September 28, 1962 (age 61); Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Rancocas Valley Regional (Mount Holly, New Jersey)
College:	Nebraska (1981–1983)
NFL draft:	1984 / round: 1 / pick: 1
Career history
	New England Patriots (1984–1992); Miami Dolphins (1993–1995); Philadelphia Eagles (1996–1998); Washington Redskins (1999–2000);
Career highlights and awards
	2× Second-team All-Pro (1985, 1994); 5× Pro Bowl (1985, 1993, 1994, 1996, 1997); New England Patriots All-1980s Team; New England Patriots 50th Anniversary Team (2009); Bart Starr Award (1998); Unanimous All-American (1983); First-team All-Big Eight (1983); Second-team All-Big Eight (1982); Philadelphia Sports Hall of Fame (2023); Japan Bowl MVP (1984);
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:
Receptions:	851
Receiving yards:	12,785
Receiving touchdowns:	84
	Player stats at PFR

Irving Dale Fryar Sr. (born September 28, 1962) is an American former professional football player who was a wide receiver in the National Football League (NFL) for 17 seasons. Fryar played college football for the Nebraska Cornhuskers, and was recognized as a unanimous All-American. He was selected with the first overall pick of the 1984 NFL draft, becoming the second wide receiver to be taken number one overall, the first being Dave Parks in 1964. Fryar played professionally for the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins of the NFL. Known for his longevity, his best seasons statistically came well into his 30s, at a time when many receivers are on the tail end of their careers, and he played for 17 seasons, retiring at the age of 39 holding several NFL longevity records for receivers.