Monday, April 27, 2015

1974 Rookie Profile: Roscoe Word

Kick Returner-Defensive Back
3rd Round
Jackson State
"Word was drafted with the Jets' second pick in the 3rd round. He was the Division II leader in punt and kickoff returns and can also fill in at corner and free safety.
Roscoe has great courage returning kicks and has 4.55 speed. He averaged 36.1 on kickoff returns as a senior with with 18 for 650 and took back 19 punts for 316, a 16.6 average. His career stats: 77-for-1980 (25.7) on kickoff returns and 35-for-564 (16.1) on punt returns. Roscoe has great hands and toughness and was All-SWAC.
Roscoe was voted the outstanding defensive player for the South in the Senior Bowl. He also competed in track at Jackson State. Roscoe majored in biology and enjoys fishing and horseback riding."

-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook

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