Tight End
15th Round
Southern
"Drafted 15th, Brister is a very good in-line blocker but needs teaching, according to scouts. He's a fine physical specimen with good quickness (4.9) and knows how to get off the line. Willie was used mainly as a blocker by Southern and made honorable mention All-SWAC.
Willie majored in history and has three brothers, all involved in athletics either in college or in high school. His biggest thrill was winning six games in a row during his senior year. He enjoys bowling and listening to music for relaxation. His hometown is Baton Rouge, Louisiana."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Tuesday, May 5, 2015
1974 Rookie Profile: Greg Fountain
Guard
14th Round
Mississippi State
"Drafted 14th, Fountain is a good pulling guard, has 5.1 speed and sustains blocks well on pass protection. He learned basic pro fundamentals, having been coached by Tom Goode, former pro with Houston and Miami. Greg needs to work with weights some to build up his strength.
Greg was All-SEC Academic, majoring in electrical engineering. His biggest thrill was State's 1973 upset of Florida. His hometown is Ocean Springs, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
14th Round
Mississippi State
"Drafted 14th, Fountain is a good pulling guard, has 5.1 speed and sustains blocks well on pass protection. He learned basic pro fundamentals, having been coached by Tom Goode, former pro with Houston and Miami. Greg needs to work with weights some to build up his strength.
Greg was All-SEC Academic, majoring in electrical engineering. His biggest thrill was State's 1973 upset of Florida. His hometown is Ocean Springs, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Monday, May 4, 2015
1974 Rookie Profile: Bill Buckley
Wide Receiver
11th Round
Mississippi State
"Drafted with the Jets' second pick in the 11th round, Buckley has strong hands and will go over the middle for a tough catch. He's a bit fragile off his dimensions, but has never had serious injuries, and has an aggressive style of coming back after the ball.
All-SEC in 1972 and second team in 1973, a hamstring pull kept him out of the Senior Bowl. Bill caught 102 passes for 1,632 yards and 14 touchdowns during his career, averaging 16 yards per catch. The 14 touchdowns are a Mississippi State record.
Bill also participated in track during his freshman year and majored in philosophy. His hometown is Starkville, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
11th Round
Mississippi State
"Drafted with the Jets' second pick in the 11th round, Buckley has strong hands and will go over the middle for a tough catch. He's a bit fragile off his dimensions, but has never had serious injuries, and has an aggressive style of coming back after the ball.
All-SEC in 1972 and second team in 1973, a hamstring pull kept him out of the Senior Bowl. Bill caught 102 passes for 1,632 yards and 14 touchdowns during his career, averaging 16 yards per catch. The 14 touchdowns are a Mississippi State record.
Bill also participated in track during his freshman year and majored in philosophy. His hometown is Starkville, Mississippi."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
1974 Rookie Profile: Eugene Bird
Cornerback
11th Round
Southern Mississippi
"Drafted 11th, Bird has good speed with a 4.65 clocking in the 40, reads keys well and is 'seldom fooled' according to Jet scouting assessments. He's also strong on one-on-one coverage, warding off blockers well.
Bird was a three-year starter. He had six interceptions, one as a sophomore, three as a junior and two last year. He was honorable mention on the all-Southern independents squad.
A recreation major, his father, Jack, is a security guard with the NYRA and lives in Corona. Eugene wears contact lenses. His hometown is Waycross, Georgia."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
11th Round
Southern Mississippi
"Drafted 11th, Bird has good speed with a 4.65 clocking in the 40, reads keys well and is 'seldom fooled' according to Jet scouting assessments. He's also strong on one-on-one coverage, warding off blockers well.
Bird was a three-year starter. He had six interceptions, one as a sophomore, three as a junior and two last year. He was honorable mention on the all-Southern independents squad.
A recreation major, his father, Jack, is a security guard with the NYRA and lives in Corona. Eugene wears contact lenses. His hometown is Waycross, Georgia."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
1974 Rookie Profile: Buck Baker
Guard
10th Round
Georgia
"Drafted 10th, Baker never missed a game or practice session at Georgia. A good power blocker with good leadership abilities, he played on the SEC champions in 1968 before entering the Marines for a three-year hitch. He came back to Georgia and was their starting right guard last year.
Buck wrestled while in the Marines and was Inter-Service Greco-Roman champ in '71. He played in the '69 Sugar, '73 Peach and '74 All-American Bowls.
He's a corporal in the Marines and his hobby is motorcycles. His proper name is Sam. His biggest thrill in sports was going to the All-American Bowl. His hometown is Jacksonville, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
10th Round
Georgia
"Drafted 10th, Baker never missed a game or practice session at Georgia. A good power blocker with good leadership abilities, he played on the SEC champions in 1968 before entering the Marines for a three-year hitch. He came back to Georgia and was their starting right guard last year.
Buck wrestled while in the Marines and was Inter-Service Greco-Roman champ in '71. He played in the '69 Sugar, '73 Peach and '74 All-American Bowls.
He's a corporal in the Marines and his hobby is motorcycles. His proper name is Sam. His biggest thrill in sports was going to the All-American Bowl. His hometown is Jacksonville, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
1974 Rookie Profile: Robert Burns
Running Back
9th Round
Georgia
"Drafted 9th, Burns was the starting fullback for Georgia last year. With 4.7 speed, he has good size and courage but needs some work on pass protection.
Burns played in the All-American Bowl and was captain of the Bulldogs. He rushed 82 times for 374 yards (4.6 average) as a senior, the only time he was a running back. As a flanker and wingback, he caught 36 for 550 and two touchdowns. He played in the '71 Gator Bowl.
Nicknamed 'Bullet Bob,' he majored in real estate and history. His brother is now coaching the freshman team at Florida and his father has been a high school coach for 19 years. Bob played baseball for Georgia for two years. He enjoys water skiing and hunting. His hometown is Tampa, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
9th Round
Georgia
"Drafted 9th, Burns was the starting fullback for Georgia last year. With 4.7 speed, he has good size and courage but needs some work on pass protection.
Burns played in the All-American Bowl and was captain of the Bulldogs. He rushed 82 times for 374 yards (4.6 average) as a senior, the only time he was a running back. As a flanker and wingback, he caught 36 for 550 and two touchdowns. He played in the '71 Gator Bowl.
Nicknamed 'Bullet Bob,' he majored in real estate and history. His brother is now coaching the freshman team at Florida and his father has been a high school coach for 19 years. Bob played baseball for Georgia for two years. He enjoys water skiing and hunting. His hometown is Tampa, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
Friday, May 1, 2015
1974 Rookie Profile: Larry Lightfoot
Running Back
8th Round
Livingston
"Lightfoot was drafted with the Jets' second pick in the 8th round. He has good hands and quickness and could see action at running back, wide receiver or even defensive back. He impressed Jet scouts with his outside speed and his potential as a return man.
Larry had a career kickoff return average of 34.0 (23 for 783 yards) with a 100-yard runback as a senior. As a running back he rolled up 977 yards on 228 carries with 13 touchdowns, and caught 31 for 616 yards and three touchdowns. Larry holds the Livingston season and career records for touchdowns and the season mark for points (74). He has 4.6 speed.
Larry majored in physical education and enjoys fishing. He has worked for a paper company during the summers. His hometown is Miami, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
8th Round
Livingston
"Lightfoot was drafted with the Jets' second pick in the 8th round. He has good hands and quickness and could see action at running back, wide receiver or even defensive back. He impressed Jet scouts with his outside speed and his potential as a return man.
Larry had a career kickoff return average of 34.0 (23 for 783 yards) with a 100-yard runback as a senior. As a running back he rolled up 977 yards on 228 carries with 13 touchdowns, and caught 31 for 616 yards and three touchdowns. Larry holds the Livingston season and career records for touchdowns and the season mark for points (74). He has 4.6 speed.
Larry majored in physical education and enjoys fishing. He has worked for a paper company during the summers. His hometown is Miami, Florida."
-The New York Jets Official 1974 Yearbook
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