Leroy Irvin

Defensive Backs | Special Teams/Kick Returners

Image Gallery of Leroy Irvin, Corner Back/Punt Returner 1980-1990

Played a total of 11 years in the NFL - 10 with the Rams - making the All Pro Team twice in his career. Finished with 35 interceptions and 6 touchdowns scored on defense (5 interception returns and 1 fumble returned for a score). Was also very active a a punt returner during the early part of his career scoring 4 touchdowns and averaging almost 10 yards 147 returns.

Rams defender Leroy Irvin grabs hold of Green Bay Packers quarterback Lynn Dickey for a sack during the 1980s. Hall of Famer Jack Youngblood (#85) holds down the front. This is actually his one and only solo sack of his 11-year career.

With the football raised in triumph as he trots into the end zone, Irvin scores 1 of his 2 touchdowns against the Atlanta Falcons on October 11, 1981. The Rams won the shoot-out that game 37-35 due in no small part to his punt return touchdowns of 75 and 84 yards on the day.

Named to the Pro Football Reference 2nd team All-1980s Team, Made the Pro Bowl as a Punt Returner in 1981 and as a Defensive Back in 1986. In 1981 he led the league with 615 Punt Return Yards, 3 Punt Return Touchdowns and a 13.4 Average-per-Return.