Ron Faurot - #74 - LB-DE - Arkansas - Profile

PRO: "We were pleased with Ron's progress. Hard work will be the key to his future," Walton said. "He's a very large man with excellent athletic skills and we don't think he'll back off from a challenge. Ron is a talentthat has to find himself." ... could be used at DE-DT and LB in 1985 ... played 15 gamed and started 9 at RE as a rookie in 1984 ... totaled 44 tackles (24 solos) and 2 OB sacks (at New England & Tampa Bay) ... the sack at Tampa Bay caused a fumble ... had 8 tackle outing vs. Giants and 6 vs. Miami ... director of player personnel Mike Hickey: "Ron has rare size-speed ratio. He has the speed (4.7 for 40) to get to the OB and at his size it's hard to throw over him." ... was obtained with choice from New Orleans for Richard Todd ... 15th player selected in the 1984 draft, 5th DL. COLLEGE: Was 1st team All-America and SWC as senior with 10 OB sacks and 61 tackles and an up-and-down DE ... was captain as senior following the graduation of roommate Billy Ray Smith ... had 6 sacks and 61 tackles as junior and 5 sacks and 38 tackles as a sophomore ... threw shot put for track team.

PERSONAL: Was married (wife Michelle) in February ... has degree in personnel management ... worked as a construction worker during college loves Mexican food ... has done charity work for Easter Seals was All-America at Hurst High in his hometown of Hurst, TX ... was named following senior year to Mr. Blue Chips list which honors top 16 players in Texas ... birthplace: Wichita, KS