Haywood Jeffires was drafted No. 20 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft out of NC State. 132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #20
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 132
- Years as starter
- 6
- Career AV
- 509th at NC State
- Pro Bowls
- 3
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Haywood Jeffires came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Wide receiver WR
- College
-
NC State
ACC at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value
- Games played
- 132
- Seasons as a starter
- 6
- Career approximate value
- 509th among NC State picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4998% of career value
- Final season
- 19969 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Around pick 20
Who came off the board on either side of Haywood Jeffires.
Pittsburgh
Temple
Texas A&M
North Carolina · 2× All-Pro · 1× Pro Bowl
NC State in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other WR picks from NC State
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
NC State · 1× All-Pro · 7× Pro Bowl
#20
Mike Quick
WR · PHI · 1982
NC State · 2× All-Pro · 5× Pro Bowl
#9
Koren Robinson
WR · SEA · 2001
NC State · 1× Pro Bowl
#108
Jerricho Cotchery
WR · NYJ · 2004
NC State
#192
Alvis Whitted
WR · JAX · 1998
NC State
#69
T.J. Graham
WR · BUF · 2012
NC State
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Haywood Jeffires in the 1987 NFL Draft
Haywood Jeffires is a Wide receiver out of NC State selected No. 20 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft. 132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value NC State has produced 117 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 Haywood Jeffires drafted?
Haywood Jeffires was selected No. 20 overall by the Houston Oilers in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 1). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/haywood-jeffires.
What college did Haywood Jeffires play for?
Haywood Jeffires played college football at NC State in the ACC. See every NC State draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/nc-state-wolfpack.
How did Haywood Jeffires's NFL career turn out?
132 regular-season games · 6 seasons as a starter · 50 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/haywood-jeffires.