1979 Profile: Shafer Suggs

Safety

No. 23

Ball State

"Shafer has good size and range and is one of the Jets' hardest hitters. He's found a home at strong safety after starting nine games at cornerback as a rookie in 1976. Shafer has outstanding speed and jumping ability."

-1979 Topps No. 307

R.I.P. Alex Kroll

1979 Profile: Abdul Salaam

Defensive Tackle

No. 74

Kent State

"Abdul is great for the morale of the Jets, being as vocal and as enthusiastic as he is. He is very physical, quick and active. He's a hustler with great pursuit and is especially tough against the running game.

As Larry Faulk he was a four-year letterman at Kent State and was a first-team All-Mid American Conference selection for three straight seasons.

Abdul works in construction in the off-season."

-1979 Topps No. 462