Wide Receiver
No. 83
Jackson State
"Named to the Pro Bowl, Barkum developed into one of football's most dangerous receivers and led the Jets in pass catching in 1973. He caught 44 passes for 810 yards, an 18.4 average, and raced for six touchdowns. His yardage was second only to Isaac Curtis of Cincinnati in the AFC.
Barkum has the size and speed to be a 'game breaker' of a receiver for the Jets. He caught touchdowns against Buffalo (2), Denver (2), New England and Cincinnati. He had his finest afternoon in the close loss to the Bengals, catching eight passes for 83 yards. He has caught eight touchdown passes in his two years.
Jerome makes the tough catch under pressure and is a strong runner after the grab. He spent his first year as a backup on both sides, catching 16 balls. He has 4.6 speed and also could move inside to tight end if necessary.
A No. 1 draft choice in 1972, Jerome is nicknamed 'Gee.' He's the cousin of Lem Barney, Detroit Lions defensive back, and his brother Melvin is a senior quarterback at Mississippi State. He holds his high school's record of 30 rebounds in a basketball game.
Jerome enjoys music, swimming and fishing. His hometown in Gulfport, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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