PRO: Recovered from his injuries last year and was active for all 14 games ... switched from linebacker to tackle against Detroit in preseason campaign ... was used mainly on a rotating basis with vet Paul Rochester at left tackle but did play defensive end against San Diego and Miami in regular season and saw duty at five positions against Boston ... had two fumble recoveries against Boston at Shea Stadium ... broke into action in '67 after sitting out entire 1966 season with a badly broken ankle suffered with College All-Stars ... had 3 operations, two for skin grafts... has been a standout on the special teams... tough ... hard hitter... has worked hard to overcome the injuries... Jets' No. 3 pick, top pick of St. Louis Cardinals in '65.
PERSONAL: rancher during the off-season ...bowls for relaxation ... makes home in Farris, Okla .... Hometown: White Deer, Texas.