Linebacker
3rd Round
USC
"Wood was the first three-time All-American in Trojan history. He led USC in tackles as a sophomore and a junior with 129 and 117 stops, respectively, and finished third as a senior with 89 as USC changed his responsibilities. Richard also had seven interceptions, five of them as a sophomore.
'Smart, outstanding athlete ... tough tackler ... makes up for size with strength and quickness' read the scouting reports. 'A good linebacker with good speed and ability to hit people,' remarks Charley Winner. Co-captain of the USC squad as a senior, Richard has 4.8 speed.
His brother Jake Wood played with the Detroit Tigers. Richard played in the Senior Bowl in 1975. He's nicknamed 'Batman' after the way he constantly waves his arms. He majored in urban studies and his hobbies are drag racing and music.
Richard attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey, his hometown."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
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