Jesse Johnson - #27 - DB - Colorado - Profile

PRO: "Jesse gives us versatility in the secondary by being able to fill in at all 4 DB positions," Walton said ... played 9 games in 1982, primarily on special teams with all 5 DBs healthy ... in 1981 had key role in last 4 games during stretch drive at LCB due to injuries in secondary ... best position in SS ... had 5 passes defensed in 1981 in addition to tying for special teams leader ... played in 16 games in rookie season and started vs. Houston for the injured Bobby Jackson ... finished season with 36 tackles(16 solos).

COLLEGE:Three-year starter at Colorado ... had 6 career interceptions, including a team high 3 as junior ... played RCB at Colorado with Mark Haynes(Giants' 1980 first round pick) at LCB ... played in Blue-Gray game and Senior Bowl.

PERSONAL: Wife Karen ... has degree in communications ... has worked at KOA-TV (NBC affiliate) in Denver ... would like to be a technical director in television some day ... was all-conference RB and all-state basketball player at East High in his hometown of Cheyenne, Wyo ... also a track standout ... won state championships in 100 and 200-yard dashes and triple jump as a senior... birthplace: Fort Collins, Colo.

From 1983 Jets yearbook.