John Elliott - #80 - DT - Texas - Profile

PRO: Acclaimed as one of the finest defensive tackles in all of football and certainly among the quickest ... was on his way to repeating his outstanding year of 1970 when a knee injury cut him down for the season in the fourth game at New England ... suffered torn ligaments in his right knee and underwent surgery immediately, sidelining him for the year ... had a banner year in 1970 when he was named to numerous all-AFC squads (including both wire services), to the Pro Bowl and as the Jets NEA Third Down winner, emblematic of the MVP as selected by his teammates ... also tabbed as Jets most valuable defensive stalwart by New York writers and broadcasters ... it's no coincidence that the Jets led the AFL in defense for two of the three years after Elliott became a starter ... led the team in dumping the quarterback in 1970 with 16 sackings ... was the only member of the Front Four to escape injury that year ... has drawn consistent praise from opponents and NFL coaches ... during his rookie year he played end, linebacker and tackle ... drafted 7th in 1967.

PERSONAL: Married ... wife, Nancy ... daughter, Jeana Kay, 2 Y2. .. set a high school high jump record with a jump of 6-5 ... enjoys hunting and fishing ... works as a rancher in the off-season ...

Hometown: Warren, Tex.

From 1972 Jets yearbook.