Billy Newsome - #87 - DE-DT - Grambling - Profile

PRO: Acquired during the draft from the Saints in exchange for the Jets number one pick, "He's a guaranteed pro and can step in and be a starter for us at end," said Charley Winner at the time of the trade ... spent the past two seasons with New Orleans and became number one at left end ... was voted the Saints' club MVP in 1973 and was the defensive captain in 1973 and 1974 ... played in 13 games last year, sitting out one with a pinched nerve in his neck ... second on the team with 10 sacks and led in opponents' fumbles recovered with 3 ... has the size and quickness that Winner and defensive coordinator Dick Voris want for the outside position ... began his pro career in Baltimore as the Colts' number three pick in 1970 and was a three-year starter there ... went to New Orleans in exchange for Saints' number one in 1973.

PERSONAL: Married Lolita Hill (2-16-71) ... daughter Melanie Deprice (6-8-72) spends the off-seasons in Denver ... majored in industrial engineering ... Hometown: Jacksonville, Tex,

From 1975 Jets yearbook.