Tuesday, May 5, 2015

1974 Rookie Profile: Clarence Jackson

Running Back
16th Round
Western Kentucky
"Drafted 16th, Jackson has 4.5 speed with good acceleration and is a very muscular and durable runner despite his size.
Jackson set Ohio Valley Conference records with 39 career touchdowns and 297 rushing yards in one game (vs. Butler, 1971). His career stats are 519-2584-34 and he caught 21 for 246 and two touchdowns. He also helped the Hilltoppers by returning kicks, taking 37 punts for 234 yards and two touchdowns and returning 20 kickoffs for 443 yards and a touchdown.
Clarence is nicknamed 'Jazz,' which he prefers. He played on three OVC championship teams. He enjoys fishing, swimming and working with wood. His hometown is Knoxville, Tennessee."

-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook

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