John Hennessy - #63 - DE - Michigan - Profile

PRO: "John was the most pleasant surprise of last year's draft for us," Michaels said. "He works hard and really enjoys the game. He needs to improve his upper body strength and his pass rushing techniques, but he's got a lot of potential." ...will get a good look at right defensive end this year after playing primarily on special teams in 1977...his progress was one reason the Jets traded veteran Richard Neal to New Orleans last February ...played in all 14games as a rookie, starting at Miami and Philadelphia ...had a QB sack and a fumble recovery against the Eagles. QB sacks in four preseason games ... will get a good look at right defensive end spot vacated by Richard Neal, who was traded to New Orleans ...orginally drafted in 12th round by Pittsburgh in 1975 but failed to make club ...wascut by New England in 1976. PERSONAL: A local product... All-America at Tilden High in his birthplace and hometown of Brooklyn ...worked as a popcorn vender at Shea Stadium ...single ... has degree in psychology.

PERSONAL: Single ...majored in business administration ... finished courses at Michigan during offseason and also helped coach spring football practice ...has helped with' March of Dimes' projects ...worked at Ypsilanti (Mich.) State Mental HospitaL.all-city standout at Gordon Tech in Chicago ...hometown: Chicago, Ill.

From 1978 Jets yearbook.