Quarterback
12th Round
North Carolina State
"Drafted 12th, just behind his brother Don, a wide receiver, the Jets' trade with Philadelphia enabled Coach Holtz to tab this twin brother combination in back-to-back selections because 'they are winners and they put the ball in the end zone.' The Buckeys started for four years.
Dave ran 331 times for 501 yards (5.1 average) and 10 touchdowns during his career while passing for 4,286 yards, completing 303 of 524 for 22 touchdowns and 26 interceptions. In 1974, he completed 65 percent of his passes (105 of 162). Dave set NC State single games records for total offense (314 yards) and passing yards (306) and tied the single game (23) and season completion mark (113) which broke his 1974 record of 105. His 4,787 career total offensive yards broke Roman Gabriel's record of 3,267
Pro scouts worried about his size and throwing arm but like his dexterity with the option and play calling intelligence. Dave's honors include top offensive player in the 1976 Japan Bowl, ACC Player of the Week for three consecutive weeks, and AP's Back of the Week in 1974 when he personally accounted for 314 yards of total offense in one game. He was All-ACC in 1975.
Dave majored in business. His parents live in Akron, Ohio, his hometown, and have traveled around the country to see their sons play since their high school days, including all college appearances."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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