Friday, April 3, 2015

1974 Profile: Delles Howell

Cornerback
No. 20
Grambling
"The tallest cornerback in the NFL, Howell has a bright future with the Jets. He won the left cornerback spot in training camp and started there all year.
Howell is outstanding at protecting against the run to his side as well as providing strong pass coverage. He led the team with four interceptions for 76 yards, picking off two of them at Baltimore. His others were against Denver and New England. Delles won a game ball for his 41-yard theft and strong game against the Patriots at Shea.
He was the starting right cornerback for New Orleans for two years before joining the Jets. Delles has had two broken hands in his career, but managed to stay free of injury last year. He was originally a No. 4 choice of the Saints and came to the Jets in a January 1973 trade with New Orleans.
Delles majored in physical education. His brother Mike was formerly with the Browns, and another brother, Lane, was a tackle with the Giants and Eagles. His hometown is Monroe, Louisiana."

-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook

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