Wide Receiver-Kick Returner
9th Round
V.M.I.
"Drafted ninth after four prolific seasons as a receiver, runner and kick returner, Ronnie boasts 'grass burner's speed' according to one scout who also points to his ability to catch in a crowd and run after catching the ball. Despite his size [5-9, 151], he's rated above average as a blocker. Coach Holtz calls him a 'dynamic receiver ... a game breaker.'
Moore's college records read like a who's who in pass receiving at V.M.I.: most passes caught (153), most yards gained receiving (2,297), most touchdown passes caught (12), most punts returned (65), most yards on punt returns (741), most kickoff returns (66), most yardage on kickoff returns (1,387), most touchdown passes caught (17), most total yardage, all-purpose running (4,666 on 320 plays) and national leader on total yardage per play (14.6).
Coach Bob Thalman says, 'I wouldn't trade him for any other receiver in the country, that's how good he is.' Moore's honors include two-time All-Southern Conference and honorable mention All-America. He's the lightest Jet ever at 151 pounds.
A civil engineering major, Ronnie also ran track and played baseball in college. His biggest thrill is V.M.I.'s 1974 Southern Conference championship. His hometown is Newport News, Virginia."
-1976 New York Jets Media Guide
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