Eric Cunningham - #68 - G - Penn State - Profile

PRO: "Eric didn't get too much of a chance to play during the regular season, but he has the potential to become a starter," Michaels said. "His biggest asset is pass protection, which is unusual for someone right out of college." ...appeared in 11 games primarily on special teams ...started opener vs. Cleveland at right guard in place of injured Dan Alexander ...has good speed and quick feet.

COLLEGE: Two-year starting guard at Penn State ...played in Sugar, Fiesta and Senior bowls as well as East-West Game ...honorable mention All-East in 1978 ...played with Jets' tight end Mickey Shuler.

PERSONAL: Single ... earned degree in recreation and parks ... has the largest helmet (8%) in Jet history ... spent offseason working with National Alliance of Businessmen Youth Motivation Task Force in Akron, Ohio, which is aimed at helping students choose careers ...also worked part-time for recreation department...football and wrestling captain at Akron South High ...won state wrestling title as junior and was second as senior ...

Birthplace and hometown: Akron, Ohio

From 1980 Jets yearbook.