Middle Linebacker
No. 53
Auburn
"Bernich came to the Jets in November of 1975 as a free agent. Originally drafted fourth by the Chargers, he was cut with a subsequent look at Green Bay. Ken impressed Jet coaches with his aggressiveness and quickness and size for the middle and played several standout games as a member of the Jets specialty squad. He recovered a fumble while on the punt coverage team against New England. He saw action in the last five Jets games.
He was a three-time All-SEC linebacker and was selected first team AP, Kodak and Walter Camp All-America. Bernich led Auburn in tackles in 1972 and 1973 and was second in 1974 with 94. He had 13 tackles behind the line of scrimmage and broke up seven passes as a senior. Ken played in the Gator Bowl twice and in the Sun Bowl.
Ken majored in history and political science, worked as a sand blaster on the Mississippi River and has done construction work at the Superdome. He's nicknamed 'Corn Bread Man' and his goals include 'graduation and learning to help young people.' Born in Biloxi, Louisiana, Ken's hometown is Gretna, Louisiana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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