Ray Jarvis (American football) facts for kids
Jarvis in 1972
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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||||
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| Born: | February 2, 1949 Chesapeake, Virginia, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||||
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) | ||||||||
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| College: | Norfolk State | ||||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1971 / Round: 5 / Pick: 111 | ||||||||
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Leon Raeminton "Ray" Jarvis was born on February 2, 1949. He is a former American football player. Ray played as a wide receiver. A wide receiver is a player who catches passes from the quarterback. He played professionally in the National Football League (NFL). The NFL is the top professional football league in the United States.
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Ray Jarvis's Football Journey
Ray Jarvis played for several teams during his NFL career. He started with the Atlanta Falcons. Later, he played for the Buffalo Bills. He also spent time with the Detroit Lions. His last team was the New England Patriots.
College Football Days
Before joining the NFL, Ray Jarvis played college football. He attended Norfolk State University. He played for their team, the Norfolk State Spartans. Playing well in college helped him get noticed by NFL teams.
Playing in the NFL
Ray Jarvis was drafted into the NFL in 1971. He was picked in the fifth round. This means he was the 111th player chosen that year. He played a total of 82 games in the NFL. He started 39 of those games.
As a wide receiver, Ray's main job was to catch the ball. He gained 1,832 receiving yards in his career. This means he ran with the ball for that many yards after catching it. He also scored 11 touchdowns. A touchdown is worth six points in football.
Ray's Teams Over the Years
Ray Jarvis played for four different NFL teams:
- The Atlanta Falcons from 1971 to 1972.
- The Buffalo Bills in 1973.
- The Detroit Lions from 1974 to 1978.
- The New England Patriots in 1979.
He had a long career in professional football.
