Paul Darby
WR
| Height: | 5'10" |
| Weight: | 249 lbs |
| Age: | 34 |
| Years With Jets: | 1979-80 |
| College: | SW Texas State |
PRO: The first last round draft pick ever to maKe the Jets ...appeared in 15 games on special teams ...missed Chicago game with pulled groin ...was usually the first man downfield on punt coverage ...showed great second effort. ..set up field goal vs. Colts at Shea with fumble recovery on kickoff coverage ...fielded one punt at Houston ...was converted from college running back to wide receiver because of his outstanding speed and hands ...his 62-yard catch vs. Steelers in preseason helped him make the squad.
COLLEGE: Rushed for 909 yards as a senior tailback at Southwest Texas State ...was also used as flanker ...set school record with 287 yards on 23 carries vs. Prairie View ...selected second team All-Lone Star Conference ...played against Jet linebacker Stan Blinka at Sam Houston State ...career rushing totals: 290 for 1,442 yards, 4.9 avg ....earned four football letters and three in track ...ran 100 yards in 9.6 seconds.
PERSONAL: Single ...majored in physical education ...studied at S.W. Texas State in offseason ...cousin of Edgar Fields, defensive lineman for Atlanta ...captain and all-district in football at Johnson High in his birthplace and hometown of Austin, Tex.
From 1980 Jets yearbook.
