Rich Sowells - #46 - CB - Alcorn A&M - Profile

PRO: Swift cornerback finally earned a regular starting role in 1974 after being a backup for three years ... started 13 of the 14 games, but played in the other despite bruised ribs and ankle problems ... had 2 interceptions, one of them a fine one-handed grab against Kansas City ... his other theft came at New England in the end/zone and snuffed out a fourth-quarter threat ... started the first three games of 1973 but hurt his shoulder at Miami and did not start thereafter ... had a great afternoon at Baltimore that year, tieing the Jet record for interceptions in a game ... he swiped three Colts passes, returning one 30 yards for a touchdown in a 34-10 victory ... originally a 12th round pick in 1971.

PERSONAL: Married Anna Laura Hall (3-12-71) son, Jeffrey (12-18-72) Hometown: Huntsville, Tex.

From 1975 Jets yearbook.