Roscoe Word - #47 - CB - Jackson State - Profile

PRO: Burst onto the Jets scene last year as one of the most capable and popular players on the squad ... was originally chosen in the draft as a kick return specialist, but quickly proved his mettle as a CB ... and made the NFL All-Rookie team ... became the starter at RCB after 3 games and held the job the rest of the way ... ended up with 2 interceptions for 19 yards, both thefts coming at crucial times ... his last minute grab at New England saved that game for the Jets and a week later he followed up those heroics with an instant replay to thwart the final Miami drive as the Jets won both contests ... has good brash attitude needed to play in the defensive backfield ... was the Jets leading punt returner as well, with 38 returns for 301 yards (7.9 avg.) ... the total of 38 is a Jet record and the 301 yards is 2nd best in Jet annals ... has fine speed (4.55) and loves to hit ... drafted in third round in 1974.

PERSONAL: Married Joyce Watts (1-26-75) ... wife is sis- ter of Don "Slick" Watts of the Seattle Supersonics ... Hometown: Pine Bluff, Ark...

From 1975 Jets yearbook.