Roy Kirksey - #63 - G - Maryland State - Profile

Roy Kirksey

Roy Kirksey

#63
G
Height: 6'1"
Weight: 235 lbs
Age: 61
Years With Jets: 1971-72
College: Maryland State

PRO: Was on his way to challenging for a starting guard spot last training camp when torn ligaments in his right ankle sidelined him in the second pre-season game ... was not active again until the Buffalo home opener and played in four games ... saw some backup action along the defen- sive line in goal line situations and on special teams ... is a strong, quick lineman who can ex- plode off the line ... must watch his weight ... played three years for Bridgeport of the ACFL. .. two years there as a fullback and one as a guard ... carried 198 times for 902 yards and 12 TDs at Bridgeport ... caught 30 passes for 384 yards and 2 TDs ... drafted 8th in 1971.

PERSONAL: Married wife, Sula ... daugh- ters, Wynyi, 4, Theresa, 3 biggest thrill in ath- letics was being named ato all-ACFL team at Bridgeport ... enjoys hunting and fishing ...

Hometown: Greenville, S.C.

From 1972 Jets yearbook.