John Sullivan - #50 - LB - Illinois - Profile

PRO: Finished third among special teams leaders despite the fact that he didn't join the Jets as a free agent until Sept. 20...played in 12 games exclusively on special teams ...against Minnesota caused a fumble on a punt return that led to Jets' first TD ...recovered fumble on kickoff return at Miami that set up go ahead TD ...was waived on Sept. 29 to make room for Abdul Salaam, missed Miami game, re-signed on Oct. 2 and played in remaining 11 contests ...drafted in sixth round by Bears last year and was released on Aug. 21...made interception in first preseason game vs. Jets.

COLLEGE: Broke Dick Butkus' career tackling record at IIlinois with 501...set single game mark with 34 tackles vs. Minnesota in 1977...had eight games with 20 or more tackles ...four-time letterman and co-captain as senior.

PERSONAL: Single ...has degree in marketing ...was all-state at St. John the Baptist High in West Islip, N.Y ...won state heavyweight wrestling title as senior ...studied karate to increase speed and flexibility ...brother Tim plays football at USC ...father John is retired NY. City police detective ...birthplace: Amityville, NY.... hometown: Massapequa, N.Y

From 1980 Jets yearbook.