Irving Fryar was drafted No. 1 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft out of Nebraska. 255 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #1
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1984
- NFL games
- 255
- Years as starter
- 13
- Career AV
- 807th at Nebraska
- Pro Bowls
- 5
The pick
How Irving Fryar came off the board in 1984.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
Nebraska
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
255 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value
- Games played
- 255
- Seasons as a starter
- 13
- Career approximate value
- 807th among Nebraska picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 3139% of career value
- Final season
- 200016 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 5× Pro Bowl
Around pick 1
Who came off the board on either side of Irving Fryar.
Michigan State · 1× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
Nebraska in the 1984 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from Nebraska
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Irving Fryar in the 1984 NFL Draft
Irving Fryar is a Wide receiver out of Nebraska selected No. 1 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft. 255 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Nebraska has produced 203 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Irving Fryar drafted?
Irving Fryar was selected No. 1 overall by the New England Patriots in the 1984 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/irving-fryar.
What college did Irving Fryar play for?
Irving Fryar played college football at Nebraska in the Big Ten. See every Nebraska draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nebraska-cornhuskers.
How did Irving Fryar's NFL career turn out?
255 regular-season games · 13 seasons as a starter · 80 career approximate value Accolades: 5× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1984/irving-fryar.