Thursday, September 27, 2018

1977 Profile: Abdul Salaam (Larry Faulk)

Defensive Tackle
No. 74
Kent State
"Abdul is penciled in as a possible starter at right defensive tackle following a good rookie showing in 1976. He played in all 14 games, starting three at left tackle and right end in the defensive line. Abdul had 24 solo tackles and 17 assists plus two quarterback sacks.
'Larry [Abdul] has good potential,' head coach Walt Michaels says. 'He pursues like crazy and he's quick.' Coaches say that right now, like most young defensive linemen, he's better against the run and needs work on his pass rush technique.
Abdul led Kent State's 'Carat Gold' defense while playing either linebacker or nose guard. He was drafted with the possibility of playing linebacker but added a solid 25 pounds by training camp. His honors include 'Mr. Defense' in the Mid-America Conference in 1974 and first team All-MAC for three years.
He majored in business. His birthplace is New Brockton, Alabama and his hometown is Cincinnati."

-1977 New York Jets Media Guide

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