He holds the record for most punt return yards in a single game (207), set against the Atlanta Falcons in 1981.
Irvin was born in Fort Dix, New Jersey, and attended Glenn Hills High School in Augusta, Georgia.
Irvin currently works with former Los Angeles Rams teammate Vince Ferragamo at End Zone Mortgage in Anaheim Hills, California.
He started a company called Original Mini's Inc with former Rams teammates Eric Dickerson, Larry Westbrook, and Mike Hope.
[2] Irvin is the father of four children (Leroy III, Charles, Sarah, and Julius) and currently resides in Anaheim Hills.