Johnny Lynn - #29 - DB - UCLA - Profile

PRO: "Johnny has developed into one of our top defensive leaders with his ability and enthusiasm," Walton said. "He is astrong factor in our plans forthis season." ...played and started 14games (7 at RCB, 7at LCB) in 1984...missed games vs. Colts and Houston with ankle injury suffered vs. Miami. ..started season as the RCB but switched to LCB following the injury to Bobby Jackson ...led the team with 13 passes defensed, was 7th in tackles with 72 (50 solos) and had 2 interceptions ...was team's leading tackler with 12vs. New England and 8 vs. Cincinnati. ..INTs came vs. Colts and Cincinnati... played 16 games in 1983, primarily as nickel back in passing situations ...tied for team lead with 12 passes defensed in addition to 3 interceptions and 40 tackles ...played 8 games in 1982 and was credited with 19 tackles (13 solos), an interception vs. Baltimore and a fumble recovery at Miami. ..had 2 interceptions in playoff game at Cincinnati, including a crucial one at the 1-yard line with the Jets trailing 14-10 (Jets scored TO on ensuing drive to take lead for good that game) ...has run 4.5 in the 40...played in 13 games in 1981 and tied for 2nd on team with 3 interceptions ...voted game ball vs. New England when his interception on the 4-yard line saved the win for the Jets with no ·time left...played some at LCB in latter parts of season ...missed 3 games with neck injury ...was lost for the entire 1980 season after injuring his knee on the first day of training camp ... played in al116 gamesas a rookie in 1979and started 14at RCB after taking over during 2nd game of season ...tied for team lead that year with 16 passes defensed ...Jets used pick obtained in Carl Barzilauskas trade with Green Bay in 1978 to draft Lynn (#4B).

COLLEGE: 4-year letterman at UCLA ...named outstanding senior player by Bruin coaches ...played in Rose Bowl as a freshman and Liberty Bowl as soph ...also appeared in East-West Game, Fiesta and Challenge bowls.

PERSONAL: Wife Laurie ...daughter Ashley 2...has degree in history ...spent time during offseason doing volunteer work for the Pasadena Boys Club ...also spent time working with Todd Hart Foundation which helps disabled athletes ...captained football and baseball teams and was all-conference in both at Muir High in his hometown of Pasadena, CA ...anchored national record-setting 640- yard relay team in track ...birthplace: Los Angeles, CA.

From 1985 Jets yearbook.