Ron Crosby - #55 - LB - Penn State - Profile

PRO: "Ron gives us versatility by playing all 3 LB positions and is a good special teams player," Walton said ....played in 9 games in 1982 primarily on special teams ...played in 16 games in 1981 and started 3...had 63 tackles (35 solos) for season ...started 16 games in 1980 and finished 2nd on team with 208 tackles (94 solos) ...1st career interception came against Houston and led to a Jets' TD after his 42-yard return to the one-yard line other 1980 interception came one week later at Los Angeles signed with Jets in 5th week of 1979 season after being released by New Orleans ...finished 4th among special teams leaders despite playing in only 12 games ...originally 5th round pick of Detroit in 1977 ...sat out rookie year with a knee injury ...joined Saints as free agent in 1978 and appeared in 14 games as special teamer ...was placed on injured reserve with sprained ankle during 1979 preseason and was finally waived by Saints Sept. 12.

COLLEGE: Defensive co-captain and 2-year starter at defensive end for Penn State ...played in Orange, Cotton, Sugar and Gator bowls ...named outstanding defensive player in Hula Bowl ...played with Greg Buttle in 1975.

PERSONAL: Wife Kathy ...son Jason 2, daughter Lindsey 1...has degree in health and physical education ...captain and allstate at South Allegheny High in his birthplace of McKeesport, Pa....

Hometown: Glassport, Pa.

PRO CAREER STATS: Games played/started: 1977 (injured), 1978 (N.O.-14/0), 1979 (JETS-12/0), 1980 (JETS-16/16), 1981 (JETS-16/3), 1982 (JETS-9/0). Interceptions: 2 in 1980,47 yards, 23.5 avg., 42 LG, 0 TO. Own fumbles recovered: 2. OB Sacks: 1 in 1981.

From 1983 Jets yearbook.