Saturday, March 5, 2016

1976 Profile: Ed Taylor

Safety
No. 38
Memphis State
"The most pleasant defensive secondary surprise for the Jets in 1975, Ed earned a spot as a starter at safety after dependable performances in every regular season game. He started five games as a strong safety, three games as a free safety and one as a right cornerback.
Ed recovered a blocked punt against Minnesota. He also ran back seven kickoffs for 151 yards, an average of 21.6. His longest return was for 36 yards.
Drafted No. 9 in 1975, the coaching staff enthused about his versatility. Ed started at strong safety after only three days of practice there and earned the top grades of the secondary players.
His speed is a real asset. He's a very fluid player with the desire to take on bigger backs and make the tackle. Ed's potential in the Jets backfield is limitless.
Ed was a three-year starter at Memphis State and saw action in the Blue-Gray Game and the American Bowl. He had 85 tackles, 34 assists and 20 deflected passes in his career. He had eight interceptions for 79 yards, a 9.9 average, and also had three fumble recoveries and two blocked punts. Ed rushed for 170 yards as a freshman running back.
He majored in secondary education. He competed in track for three years, was a member of the NCAA champion 440 relay team, and set a Memphis State 440 record with a 47.2 clocking. His brother Cliff is a running back for the Green Bay Packers.
Ed was student government president in high school. His hometown is Memphis, Tennessee."

-1976 New York Jets Media Guide

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