Tight End
No. 86
Southern
"Brister had a frustrating second season in 1975 highlighted only by injuries and a touchdown on a fumble recovery in the end zone against the Colts on October 26. He started the first two preseason games at tight end but suffered a bruised abdomen against the Redskins. Willie played in 12 of 14 regular season games, starting against the Vikings in place of the injured Jerome Barkum at left wide receiver, but missed the Steelers and Patriots games because of an ankle injury. He caught one pass in 1975, for three yards.
In his first season, he proved to be a capable backup tight end to Richard Caster and started two games when Caster was hurt. Willie caught four passes for 49 yards as a starter against Houston, but strained his knee later in the season and sat out the final two games.
Brister is a solid blocker with good quickness for a big man; he runs a 4.9 40. Drafted 15th in 1974, he was used mainly as a blocker at Southern U. where he was a teammate of Jets linebacker Godwin Turk. Honorable mention All-SWAC, Brister caught only three passes in his college career.
Willie majored in history and would like to be a coach after his playing career. His hometown is Baton Rouge, Louisiana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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