Irving Fryar 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.
15 Facts About Irving Fryar
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Irving Fryar played professionally for the New England Patriots, Miami Dolphins, Philadelphia Eagles, and Washington Redskins of the NFL.
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Irving Fryar grew up in Mount Holly Township, New Jersey, and played high school football at Rancocas Valley Regional High School.
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Irving Fryar was the second wide receiver to be selected first overall in an NFL draft when the New England Patriots made him the top selection of the 1984 NFL draft.
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Irving Fryar retired from the NFL in 2001 after completing 17 NFL seasons.
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Irving Fryar gained 242 rushing yards, 2,055 yards returning punts, 505 yards on kickoff returns, and 7 fumble return yards, giving him 15,594 all-purpose yards.
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Irving Fryar's 255 played games are the most ever for a New Jersey-born player.
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Irving Fryar has had several off field incidents during and after his career.
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Irving Fryar was arrested in 1988 on weapons charges after a New Jersey state trooper found a loaded shotgun and handgun and a hunting knife in Fryar's car.
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On November 23,1986, Irving Fryar separated his shoulder during a game against the Buffalo Bills.
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Irving Fryar crashed into a tree and suffered a slight concussion.
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Irving Fryar's wife filed for divorce in 2014 after 29 years of marriage.
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Irving Fryar will receive a five-year prison sentence while his mother will receive probation.
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In June 2016, Irving Fryar was released from prison after serving eight months of his sentence.
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Irving Fryar was placed under the state's Supervision Program for non-violent offenders.