PRO:Hampered last year bya series of
injuries ...had off-season surgery forbone
spurs in ankle ...medical reports indicate
he should be fully recovered ...became a
regular at lefttackle as rookie and started
40 straight games until sprained knee and
ankle problems sidelined him forfour
games last year ...started final eight games
..."His best years should bejust ahead of
him." says Michaels. "He's been held back
by nagging injuries but he plays with pain.
He comes off the ball well and is an
adequate pass protector." ...enjoyed his
best year in 1975...had good size and
strength."
COLLEGE:Coached by Jets' staff in Senior
Bowl following 1972 season ...AP Little
All-America first team ...played in College
All-Star Game ...played on three
championship teams at Tennessee State.
PERSONAL:Single ...student teacher in
off-season ...brother Larry played
defensive tackle forJets from 1974-75...
birthplace: Florence, Ala.... hometown:
Rogersville, Ala.