Defensive End
No. 76
Alcorn State
"Pillers has to be one of the most pleasant surprises of the 1976 season. Originally drafted with thoughts of being a linebacker prospect, he came to camp at a solid 250 and still kept speed. He claimed the starting left end job in the second game and held it the rest of the season, starting 13 games. Pillers led the front four in tackles with 55 solos and 72 assists, had two quarterback sacks, knocked down two passes and recovered two fumbles.
'He has great potential,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He was much better against the run last year but he hadn't played that much as a down lineman as before. He grew up all of a sudden. He can develop into a leader because he loves to play.'
Lawrence helped lead Alcorn State to the black national championship in 1974. He led the defense that topped the nation against the run in 1975 (159 yards allowed in 10 games).
He was first-team AP Little All-America and was named all-conference three times. He tied for the team lead in tackles (104) as a senior. Lawrence had an incredible 12 blocked punts in his career as well as 15 fumble recoveries and four interceptions.
Lawrence enjoys playing basketball and riding horses. He is involved in the Easter Seals telethon among other charities. His birthplace and hometown is Hazelhurst Mississippi."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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