Larry Keller - #56 - LB - Houston - Profile

PRO: "Larry is a 'big play' kind of player," Michaels said. "He's very good against the run and a great special teamer." ...played in all 14 games and started nine ...took over for injured LLB Greg Buttle at Miami ...started next eight contests at RLB for injured Bob Martin ...fin- ished sixth on the Jets in tackles with 66solos and 28assists ...has tied for team lead in fumble recoveries the past two years with three in 1976 and two (both in second Buffalo game) in 1977...also returned an interception 36 yards against Bills at Shea ...blocked a punt in win over Patriots ...played in 14 games in 1976, starting three at three different linebacker spots ...was leader in special teams statistics ...earned game balls in both Buffalo victories in 1976...recovered two fumbles in first win and blocked a punt, intercepted a pass and caused a fumble in second triumph (all three plays led to scores) ...drafted ninth by San Diego in 1975 but didn't sign...played with Hamilton of CFL and Mem phis ofWFL before joining Chargers in 1976 preseason ...Jets acquired him on waivers from San Diego following final cut.

PERSONAL: Single ...has B.S. in health and physical education ...co- ordinates Bible study sessions for the Jets during the season ...did postgraduate work at Houston in the off-season ...works as volunteer fireman in his hometown ofOrange, Tex.

From 1978 Jets yearbook.