1967 Jets Offensive Line Profiles

JOHN SCHMITT
Center
No. 52
Hofstra
John played all 14 games after backing up Mike Hudock for two seasons. He's the pivot man on a young and aggressive offensive line where each man knows that New York's AFL title hopes depend on them giving quarterback Namath the protection he needs for his passing brilliance, and on them blasting holes in defenses for running backs Snell and Boozer.
A Brooklyn boy who played his college ball out on Long Island at Hofstra, John majored in business administration.


SAM DELUCA
Guard
No. 65
South Carolina
"Anyone who saw the moving job Sam DeLuca did on massive Ernie Ladd last season knows why he can always get work with the Seven Santini Brothers. The stubby-looking 245-pound guard pushed Ladd all over Shea Stadium even though he was giving away about 85 pounds and seven inches in height.
The performance didn't surprise anybody connected with the Jets. They are accustomed to the grueling, all-out effort Sam gives in every game, a trait which compensates for his lack of speed. All Joe Namath cares is that he's quick enough on his feet to give him the protection he needs to get off one of his bombs.
A Brooklynite who played college football at South Carolina, Sam came to the Jets in 1964 after previous service with the Chargers and the Toronto Argos. He's in his tenth year as a pro."

-Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1967

"The offensive team captain of the New York Jets, Sam is one of the club's most consistent performers.
In 1960 and 1961, Sam played for the champion San Diego Chargers. After a year of retirement from pro ball in 1962, Sam was acquired by New York in 1964."

-1967 Topps No. 92


DAVE HERMAN
Guard
No. 67
Having started every game the past two seasons, Dave once again proved himself a superior pass protector for Joe Namath. He's a vital cog in New York's fast-improving offensive line.
Dave somehow does his best against the league's best defensive tackles.


WINSTON HILL
Offensive Tackle
No. 75
Texas Southern
"This is Winston's fourth year at left tackle for the Jets. The good pass protector is also capable of playing at center. In 1964, Winston played tackle for the East in the AFL All-Star contest.
From 1957-59, Winston was the high school tennis champ of Texas."

-1967 Topps No. 95


PAUL SEILER 
Offensive Tackle
1st Round
Notre Dame
"Seiler was on the professional scouts second-team All-America (the Sporting News poll of scouts from both leagues). Picked in the first round by the New York Jets, he was the 12th player selected in the first combined draft.
He was a complete surprise to everyone last season, including Notre Dame people- he played only 52 minutes as a junior. Scouts said Paul was the best blocker on the team."

-Pro Football Almanac 1967

"Who was the Jets' No. 1 draft choice in 1967? Paul Seiler of Notre Dame (guard)."

-1967 Topps No. 91


JEFF RICHARDSON
Offensive Tackle-Defensive Tackle
6th Round
Michigan State
"Jeff was a sixth-round draft pick of the New York Jets.
He didn't play much in his first two years on the varsity (33 minutes, to be precise) but had a great year in 1966. Jeff is very strong and has good quickness and agility for his size. He was a fine wrestler, finishing second in the Big Ten championships."

-Pro Football Almanac 1967