The New England Patriots selected wide receiver Irving Fryar as their number one pick in the 1984 NFL Draft. Fryar was the first overall pick that year and went on to have a successful career, becoming a key player for the Patriots and later playing for several other teams. He was known for his speed and playmaking ability, earning multiple Pro Bowl selections during his career. Fryar is recognized as one of the franchise's all-time greats.
Jerod Mayo
Michael was the third pick in the 1984 NBA draft.
First pick overall in the 1984 Entry Draft by the Pittsburgh Penguins.
He was the first overall pick in the 1984 draft
The Houston Rockets who selected Hakeem Olajuwon.
1st pick
The first pick in the 1984 NBA Draft was Akeem Olajuwon by the Houston Rockets and the second pick was Sam Bowie by the Portland Trail Blazers.
Chuck bednarik was the Philadelphia Eagles number one draft pick.
Michael Jordan was the 3rd pick of the 1984 NBA draft, selected after Hakeem Olajuwon and Sam Bowie. Leon Wood was the 10th overall selection, taken by the Philadelphia 76ers.
9th pick in the first round
Mario Lemieux (C)
Reggie White was a first round draft choice of the Philadelphia Eagles in 1984 but was not the first player chosen in that draft. That distinction went to Irving Fryar who was selected by the New England Patriots. Actually Reggie White was selected in 1984 out of the USFL in the Supplemental draft. Irving Fryar was chosen in the regular draft. White was the 4th pick after Steve Young, Mike Rozier and Gary Zimmerman.