Wide Receiver
No. 83
Jackson State
"He's the prototype of the modern wide receiver- big and fast. Barkum had a banner year in 1974, leading the Jets in receiving for the second straight year. He hauled down 41 passes for 524 yards and three touchdowns from his left-side post. His total of 41 placed him seventh in the AFC listings and fifth among pure wide receivers. Barkum has already had one Pro Bowl appearance (1973) and is pointing towards more in the future. He has 4.6 speed and has great strength downfield to continue after the catch. He is known as one of pro football's most dangerous receivers and is looked to by Joe Namath frequently in crucial situations.
Jerome had two touchdowns against Baltimore, one in each meeting. His other TD was a supreme effort against Buffalo at Shea when he wrestled the ball away from Donnie Walker in the end zone to provide the winning touchdown of the Jet upset. His best overall day of the year came in the last game at Baltimore, when he caught six for 91 yards including his '74 long of 39 yards. His Pro Bowl year of 1973 saw him lead the AFC in average per catch with an 18.6 norm. Jerome had his finest pro day that year with eight catches at Cincinnati.
He already has 11 TDs in his three years and has never missed a game, now owning a 42-game streak heading into 1975. Jerome spent his rookie year (1972) as a backup on both sides after missing valuable learning time by not reporting to camp until mid-August. A No. 1 draft choice in '72, he could also double up as a tight end in emergencies.
Jerome is nicknamed 'Gee.' He's he cousin of Lem Barney of the Detroit Lions and his brother Melvin was a quarterback and running back at Mississippi State. Jerome enjoys music, swimming and fishing. His hometown is Gulfport, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
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