Richard Wood - #58 - LB - Southern California - Profile

COLLEGE: Drafted 3rd ... the first three-time all-America in Trojan history ... led USC in tackles as a sophomore and junior with 129 and 117 stops, respectively ... finished third as a senior with 89 as USC changed his responsibilities ... had seven interceptions, 5 of them as a sophomore "smart, outstanding athlete tough tackler ... makes up for size with strength and quickness" read the scouting reports ... co-captain of the USC squad as a senior ... "a good linebacker with good speed and ability to hit people," remarks Charley Winner ... has 4.8 speed.

PERSONAL: Married Karen Ray in June ... brother Wood played with Detroit Tigers ... played in Senior Bowl in '1975 ... nicknamed Batman after the way he constantly moves his arms ... hobbies are drag racing and music majored in urban studies attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, N.J. Hometown: Elizabeth, N.J.

From 1975 Jets yearbook.