Paul Warfield

Paul Dryden Warfield, born November 28, 1942, is an American former professional football player who played wide receiver in the National Football League from 1964 to 1977. He spent his career with the Cleveland Browns and Miami Dolphins, apart from one season in the World Football League with the Memphis Southmen in 1975. He was known for his speed, fluid moves, grace, and jumping ability, and was a consistent big-play threat throughout his career.

Warfield played college football for the Ohio State Buckeyes as a star halfback, earning all-conference honors twice in the Big Ten and selection as an All-American in his senior year. The Browns chose him in the first round of the 1964 NFL draft and converted him into a wide receiver. After three Pro Bowl appearances with Cleveland, he was traded to Miami, where he made five more Pro Bowl appearances. He then spent one season in the WFL with the Southmen before returning to the Browns for his final two seasons.

Over his professional career he played in seven championship games—four NFL Championship Games with the Browns and three Super Bowls with the Dolphins. His career average of 20.1 yards per reception remains the highest in NFL history among players with at least 300 receptions.