Cornerback
Free Agent
Ohio State
"Harry was signed as a free agent after a two-year career as a starter for the Chicago franchise in the World Football League. He was originally drafted by the Los Angeles Rams and cut. In one game as a WFL rookie, he blanked league leading receiver Dave Williams.
Captain of Ohio State's 1971 Rose Bowl team and an All-Big Ten performer that year, Harry was a four-year letterman. He played in the East-West Shrine Game and in the Hula Bowl.
Harry majored in marketing, and in the WFL was part of the 'Sticks & Stones' backfield, after his nickname 'Stones.' His biggest thrill is defeating Michigan to go to the Rose Bowl, and his hometown is Cincinnati, Ohio."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, July 28, 2016
Friday, July 22, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Richard Holmes
Running Back
Free Agent
Edinboro State
"Signed as a free agent, Holmes gained 1,302 yards in two seasons on 286 carries for a 4.6 average with 15 touchdowns. He enjoyed his best as a senior, gaining 822 yards on 160 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per game. He also caught 13 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown. His career receiving includes 23 catches for 295 yards for a 12.8 average with two touchdowns.
Holmes transferred to Edinboro State from Chowan (NC) JC where he gained 600 yards as a sophomore. Named All-District twice, all-conference twice and conference player of the week, he was honorable mention NAIA All-America.
Holmes holds a B.S. in science and is currently obtaining his degree in elementary education. His hometown is Smithfield, North Carolina."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Edinboro State
"Signed as a free agent, Holmes gained 1,302 yards in two seasons on 286 carries for a 4.6 average with 15 touchdowns. He enjoyed his best as a senior, gaining 822 yards on 160 carries, averaging 7.4 yards per game. He also caught 13 passes for 153 yards and a touchdown. His career receiving includes 23 catches for 295 yards for a 12.8 average with two touchdowns.
Holmes transferred to Edinboro State from Chowan (NC) JC where he gained 600 yards as a sophomore. Named All-District twice, all-conference twice and conference player of the week, he was honorable mention NAIA All-America.
Holmes holds a B.S. in science and is currently obtaining his degree in elementary education. His hometown is Smithfield, North Carolina."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, July 14, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Greg Harris
Defensive End
Free Agent
Montana
"Signed as a free agent, this versatile defensive lineman played middle guard in 1974 and tackle in 1975. Harris has exceptional strength and surprising speed and is an aggressive, physical type player. He was credited with 30 solo tackles, 47 assists, four sacks and three fumble recoveries as a senior. He also blocked a punt, forced three fumbles and deflected three passes. Greg was All-Big Sky in 1974 and 1975.
Greg majored in sociology and races oval track stock cars, super stock division. Born in Malta, Montana, his hometown is Kalispell, Montana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Montana
"Signed as a free agent, this versatile defensive lineman played middle guard in 1974 and tackle in 1975. Harris has exceptional strength and surprising speed and is an aggressive, physical type player. He was credited with 30 solo tackles, 47 assists, four sacks and three fumble recoveries as a senior. He also blocked a punt, forced three fumbles and deflected three passes. Greg was All-Big Sky in 1974 and 1975.
Greg majored in sociology and races oval track stock cars, super stock division. Born in Malta, Montana, his hometown is Kalispell, Montana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, July 12, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Mike Green
Guard
Free Agent
Western Carolina
"Signed as a free agent, Mike played tight end as a starter for three seasons with freshman experience at offensive tackle. He will be tried at either center or guard. Mike has speed, size and ability but needs weight work and upper body strength.
WCU posted a 22-6-2 record over his three seasons and was nationally ranked. Mike had the best game of his career in the NCAA Division II playoff game, catching six passes for 88 yards and grading out 95 percent on blocking assignments. In three seasons, he caught 51 passes for 817 yards and completed 87 percent of his blocking assignments according to coaches' grades. He captained 1975 team.
Mike majored in recreation and his interests include music, basketball and arts and crafts. His hometown is Philadelphia, PA."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Western Carolina
"Signed as a free agent, Mike played tight end as a starter for three seasons with freshman experience at offensive tackle. He will be tried at either center or guard. Mike has speed, size and ability but needs weight work and upper body strength.
WCU posted a 22-6-2 record over his three seasons and was nationally ranked. Mike had the best game of his career in the NCAA Division II playoff game, catching six passes for 88 yards and grading out 95 percent on blocking assignments. In three seasons, he caught 51 passes for 817 yards and completed 87 percent of his blocking assignments according to coaches' grades. He captained 1975 team.
Mike majored in recreation and his interests include music, basketball and arts and crafts. His hometown is Philadelphia, PA."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, July 7, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: Ike Grant
Running Back
Free Agent
Alabama State
"Signed as a free agent, Grant was a solid, punishing runner at Alabama State who played both fullback and tailback. His size and speed are good and he's an above average blocker.
He rushed for 855 yards in his final two seasons on 181 carries, an average of 4.7 per carry, and averaged 4.9 per carry on a 2-8 team in his junior year. A good receiver, Ike once caught two touchdown passes totaling 40 yards to win two games against archrival opponents. He earned all-conference honors for two years and was a small college honorable mention All-American. He was team MVP in 1974 and 1975.
Grant holds a B.S. in physical education with a minor in recreation. He enjoys working with young people in his spare time. His questionnaire response says 'I am willing to work and become a winning player on a winning team, the New York Jets.' Nicknamed 'Big Back' for his powerhouse running techniques, Grant's hometown is Alexander City, Louisiana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Alabama State
"Signed as a free agent, Grant was a solid, punishing runner at Alabama State who played both fullback and tailback. His size and speed are good and he's an above average blocker.
He rushed for 855 yards in his final two seasons on 181 carries, an average of 4.7 per carry, and averaged 4.9 per carry on a 2-8 team in his junior year. A good receiver, Ike once caught two touchdown passes totaling 40 yards to win two games against archrival opponents. He earned all-conference honors for two years and was a small college honorable mention All-American. He was team MVP in 1974 and 1975.
Grant holds a B.S. in physical education with a minor in recreation. He enjoys working with young people in his spare time. His questionnaire response says 'I am willing to work and become a winning player on a winning team, the New York Jets.' Nicknamed 'Big Back' for his powerhouse running techniques, Grant's hometown is Alexander City, Louisiana."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, July 3, 2016
1976 Rookie Profile: James Godwin
Running Back
16th Round
Fayetteville State
"Drafted 16th, Godwin was a three-year starter for the Broncos and was second in CIAA rushing in 1974 and 1975. He enjoyed his best year in 1974, gaining 1,019 yards on 177 carries for nine touchdowns. He finished 1975 with 918 yards on 171 carries for a 5.8 average with eight touchdowns.
Scouts were impressed with Godwin's tough running and leg strength but say he needs work on receiving and blocking. He had no injury problems during his very active college career- he also long jumped for the track team.
Godwin majored in business. He's the cousin of the Buffalo Braves' Bob McAdoo. His hometown is Godwin, North Carolina."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
16th Round
Fayetteville State
"Drafted 16th, Godwin was a three-year starter for the Broncos and was second in CIAA rushing in 1974 and 1975. He enjoyed his best year in 1974, gaining 1,019 yards on 177 carries for nine touchdowns. He finished 1975 with 918 yards on 171 carries for a 5.8 average with eight touchdowns.
Scouts were impressed with Godwin's tough running and leg strength but say he needs work on receiving and blocking. He had no injury problems during his very active college career- he also long jumped for the track team.
Godwin majored in business. He's the cousin of the Buffalo Braves' Bob McAdoo. His hometown is Godwin, North Carolina."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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