Mark Gastineau - #99 - DE - East Central (OK) - Profile

Played 15 games and started 7 in 1987 (5@LE, 2@RE) ... got stronger performance as the season progressed coming back from offseason knee surgery ... finished 2nd on the team with 4U, QB sacks, 41 tackles and a team high 25 pressures ... injury woes began in 1986 with knee, abdominal and groin problems throughout the year ... missed 4 starts in 1985 with broken thumb and still finished tied for 2nd in AFC with 13U, sacks ... has 100U, sacks in 100 career starts ... was selected to Pro Bowl in 5 straight years (1981-85) ... led NFLin sacks and set record with 22 in 1984 ... was MVP of 1984 Pro Bowl ... named NFL Defensive Player of the Year by his NFL peers in 1984 ... had 19sacks in 1983 and 20 in 1981 ... has run 4.55 40-yard sprint. .. gained attention of pro scouts in 1979 Senior Bowl after selection as North's best defensive lineman ... had 27 sacks in 2 years at East Central ... chairman of Tomorrow Children's Fund at Mt. Sinai hospital working with children stricken with cancer ... daughter Brittny 6.

From 1988 Jets yearbook.