Ryan Yarborough

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Ryan Yarborough
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Position(s):
Wide Receiver
Jersey #(s):
87, 80
Born: April 26, 1971 (1971-04-26) (age 37)
Baltimore, Maryland
Career Information
Year(s): 19942001
NFL Draft: 1994 / Round: 2 / Pick: 41
College: Wyoming
Professional Teams
Career Stats
Receptions     44
Receiving Yards     494
Touchdowns     3
Stats at NFL.com
Career Highlights and Awards
  • No notable achievements

Ryan Kenneth Yarborough (born April 26, 1971 in Baltimore, Maryland) is a former professional American football wide receiver who was selected by the New York Jets in the second round (41st overall) of the 1994 NFL Draft. Yarbourough played collegiately at the University of Wyoming and is considered one of the most prolific receivers in college football history.

A two-time All-American, he currently holds the NCAA record in career games with a touchdown reception with 27. He finished his career at Wyoming with 229 receptions for 4,357 yards and 42 touchdowns.

Yarborough's success at the college level did not carry on to the NFL. His NFL career lasted only a few years with the Jets and Baltimore Ravens. He also saw action in 2001 for the XFL's Chicago Enforcers.

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