Fullback
No. 41
Ohio State
"How good is Matt Snell? The 6-2, 220-pound Jet fullback gained 763 yards last year for a 4.5-yard average. That made him the league's fourth-best ball carrier - yet Matt was considered to have had an off season. That may be because he spoiled everyone as a rookie in 1964 when he picked up 945 yards for No. 2 in rushing. Actually, the former Ohio State star was hampered by a nagging leg injury all last year and never could cut and run full-blast.
Despite his size, Snell is one of the fastest men on the Jets, an excellent pass receiver and a crushing blocker."
-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1966
"For the past two seasons, Matt has been the only player to finish among the top 10 rushers and pass receivers.
In 1964, the fullback was the AFL Rookie of the Year and was voted Jets' MVP by his teammates. Matt gained 100 yards in one game in 1964 ... a team record."
-1966 Topps No. 102
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