Cornerback
No. 20
Grambling
"A versatile player who started five games at free safety before a broken arm in St. Louis sidelined him for the season, Howell intercepted two passes in the preseason, one from his safety position against St. Louis and one as a left cornerback which he returned 37 yards for a touchdown. He played corner early in the season before replacing Phil Wise against the Dolphins, and intercepted a pass against the Bills to set up a field goal. Delles returned to the left corner in the second Miami game and then back to free safety against Baltimore, intercepting the second of two passes for the season.
One of the tallest cornerbacks in the NFL, Howell spent the 1974 season as a backup before starting at New England in the 10th week. He picked off two interceptions [that afternoon], but suffered a severely sprained ankle and was out for the season. Howell started at left cornerback in 1973 and started at right corner for the Saints in 1972 before joining the Jets. Originally drafted No. 4 by the Saints in 1970, Delles has suffered two broken hands in his career. He came to the Jets along with Richard Neal for No. 2 and No. 3 draft choices.
Delles was a four-year starter at cornerback in college and was an all-conference choice as a freshman. He played in the SWAC championship games of 1966, 1967 and 1968, the Orange Blossom Classic in 1967 and the Pasadena Bowl in 1968.
Delles majored in physical education. One of eight children, his brother Mike was formerly with the Cleveland Browns and another brother, Lane, was a tackle for the Giants and Eagles. Delles coaches high school track in the off-season. He was born in Vallejo, California and his hometown is Monroe, Louisiana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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