Wide Receiver
12th Round
North Carolina State
"Drafted 12th, just ahead of his twin brother Dave, Don was a four-year starter. Scouts were impressed by his fluid moves, sure hands, body control and ability to make the big play against zone defenses. He's not the fleetest receiver (4.7 in the 40) but always seems to make the big play and the tough catch against the coverage.
Don set NC State career records for catches (102) and yards (1,735) and also had five touchdowns and a 17.0 average. He finished his career with his best season, 34 catches for 551 yards, a 16.2 average and a touchdown. He was named to the 1975 Football Writers' All-America first team and named All-ACC. Don played in two Peach Bowls and in the Liberty, Astro Bluebonnet, Hula and Japan Bowls.
An economics major, Don is five minutes younger than his brother Dave but was drafted five minutes earlier. His biggest thrills include his four bowl appearances and defeating Penn State. His hometown is Akron, Ohio."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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