Bill Zapalac - #53 - DE-LB - Texas - Profile

PRO: Spent his rookie year as a back-up along the defensive line and at outside linebacker ... saw most of his action at defensive end ... came up with one of the biggest plays in the victory over Kansas City ... inserted to provide an added pass rush in the last minute, Zapalac dumped Len Dawson and helped smother the Chiefs' last threat ... is a strong and versatile player ... looked for to work as a linebacker strictly this season, playing on the outside ... fourth round pick in 1971.

PERSONAL: Married ... wife, Michele ... played in 3 Cotton Bowls ('69-'71) and on two national championship squads ... father, Willie, is head offensive coach for Longhorns '" brother Jeff was the starting center at Texas last year majored in architectural engineering Hometown: Austin, Tex.

From 1972 Jets yearbook.