Cornerback
No. 45
Colorado State
"Among the premier cornerbacks in the NFL, Thomas has kept improving each year. He is a first-rate one-on-one coverage specialist and has bolstered his zone work.
Earlie makes the big play. He had two interceptions last year, though he has never been known for his interception work since opposing quarterbacks tend to throw away from him. His last minute theft preserved a 9-7 victory over New England last year, blunting Jim Plunkett's final drive. His steal of the ball from Paul Warfield in 1971 led to a 14-10 Jet upset of the Dolphins in the Orange Bowl.
He's considered to be All-Pro material. As a rookie, against the Rams, he was tested 11 times by Roman Gabriel and gave up no catches. Earlie has extremely long arms and closes down strongly on runs to his side.
Drafted 11th in 1970, Earlie is a former Denver Golden Gloves light heavyweight champion. He majored in entomology, the science of insects, and is completing his masters degree in it. His dissertation is on a weevil parasite. His hometown is Denver, Colorado."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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