OFFENSE
Quarterbacks
Joe Namath (Albama)
Al Woodall (Duke)
Bill Demory (Arizona)
Running Backs
John Riggins (Kansas)
Emerson Boozer (Maryland Eastern Shore)
Mike Adamle (Northwestern)
Jazz Jackson (Western Kentucky)
Bob Burns (Georgia)
Receivers
Jerome Barkum (W) (Jackson State)
David Knight (W) (William & Mary)
Richard Caster (T) (Jackson State)
Ed Bell (W) (Idaho State)
Willie Brister (T) (Southern)
Lou Piccone (W) (West Liberty State)
(W)-Wide Receiver (T)-Tight End
Interior Linemen
Robert Woods (T) (Tennessee State)
Winston Hill (T) (Texas Southern)
Randy Rasmussen (G) (Kearney State)
Garry Puetz (G) (Valparaiso)
Wayne Mulligan (C) (Clemson)
Gordie Browne (T) (Boston College)
Roger Bernhardt (G) (Kansas)
Warren Kogel (C) (Penn State)
(T)-Tackle (G)-Guard (C)- Center
Kickers
Bobby Howfield (PK)
Greg Gantt (P) (Alabama)
(PK)-Place Kicker (P)-Punter
DEFENSE
Front Linemen
Billy Newsome (E) (Grambling)
Richard Neal (E) (Southern)
Carl Barzilauskas (T) (Indiana)
Jim Bailey (T) (Kansas)
Ed Galigher (E) (UCLA)
Joe Schmeising (T) (New Mexico State)
Mark Lomas (E) (Northern Arizona)
Larry Woods (T) (Tennessee State)
(E)-End (T)-Tackle
Linebackers
Richard Lewis (O) (Portland State)
John Ebersole (M) (Penn State)
Jamie Rivers (M) (Bowling Green)
Richard Wood (O) (USC)*
Bill Ferguson (O) (San Diego State)
Ralph Baker (O) (Penn State)
Al Atkinson (M) (Villanova)
Godwin Turk (O) (Southern)
Gary Baccus (O) (Oklahoma)*
(O)-Outside Linebacker (M)-Middle Linebacker)
Cornerbacks
Delles Howell (Grambling)
Roscoe Word (Jackson State)
Rich Sowells (Alcorn A & M)
Earlie Thomas (Colorado State)
Safeties
Burgess Owens (S) (Miami)
Phil Wise (W) (Nebraska-Omaha)
Steve Tannen (S-W) (Florida)
(S) Strong Side (W) Weak Side or "Free" Safety
* Rookie
-Pro Football 1975, published by Cord Communications Corporation
OFFENSE
QB - Joe Namath, Al Woodall, Bill Demory, J.J. Jones
RB - Emerson Boozer, Jazz Jackson, Hank Bjorklund, Anthony Davis
RB - John Riggins, Bob Burns, Mike Adamle, James Williams
WR - Jerome Barkum, Marv Owens, Ed Collins
LT - Robert Woods, Gordie Browne, Dan Spivey
LG - Randy Rasmussen, Travis Roach, Joe Wysock
C - Wayne Mulligan, Howard Kindig, Warren Koegel, Joe Fields
RG - Garry Puetz, Roger Bernhardt, Tom Alward
RT - Winston Hill, Brison Manor
TE - Richard Caster, Willie Brister, Mike Bartoszek
WR - David Knight, Ed Bell, Lou Piccone
DEFENSE
LE - Billy Newsome, John Little, Gerry Roberts
LT - Carl Barzilauskas, Larry Woods
RT - Jim Bailey, Joe Schmiesing, Ed Galigher
RE - Richard Neal, Mark Lomas
LLB - Ralph Baker, John Ebersole, Godwin Turk, Bert Cooper
MLB - Al Atkinson, Steve Reese
RLB - Richard Lewis, Bill Ferguson, Richard Wood, Harold Sutton
LCB - Delles Howell, Rich Sowells, Everett Taylor, Larry Clowers
SS - Burgess Owens, Bob Proutt, Jerry Bond
FS - Phil Wise, Steve Tannen
RCB - Roscoe Word, Earlie Thomas, Charles James
SPECIALISTS
P - Greg Gantt, Larry Steele
K - Bobby Howfield, Pat Leahy, Moses Lajterman
-Gridiron News 1975 Pro Yearbook
Tuesday, September 15, 2015
Sunday, September 13, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Richard Wood
Linebacker
3rd Round
USC
"Wood was the first three-time All-American in Trojan history. He led USC in tackles as a sophomore and a junior with 129 and 117 stops, respectively, and finished third as a senior with 89 as USC changed his responsibilities. Richard also had seven interceptions, five of them as a sophomore.
'Smart, outstanding athlete ... tough tackler ... makes up for size with strength and quickness' read the scouting reports. 'A good linebacker with good speed and ability to hit people,' remarks Charley Winner. Co-captain of the USC squad as a senior, Richard has 4.8 speed.
His brother Jake Wood played with the Detroit Tigers. Richard played in the Senior Bowl in 1975. He's nicknamed 'Batman' after the way he constantly waves his arms. He majored in urban studies and his hobbies are drag racing and music.
Richard attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey, his hometown."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
3rd Round
USC
"Wood was the first three-time All-American in Trojan history. He led USC in tackles as a sophomore and a junior with 129 and 117 stops, respectively, and finished third as a senior with 89 as USC changed his responsibilities. Richard also had seven interceptions, five of them as a sophomore.
'Smart, outstanding athlete ... tough tackler ... makes up for size with strength and quickness' read the scouting reports. 'A good linebacker with good speed and ability to hit people,' remarks Charley Winner. Co-captain of the USC squad as a senior, Richard has 4.8 speed.
His brother Jake Wood played with the Detroit Tigers. Richard played in the Senior Bowl in 1975. He's nicknamed 'Batman' after the way he constantly waves his arms. He majored in urban studies and his hobbies are drag racing and music.
Richard attended Thomas Jefferson High School in Elizabeth, New Jersey, his hometown."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Friday, September 11, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Greg Wells
Guard
16th Round
Albany State (Georgia)
"Wells has never missed a game and can develop the skills he has. A young, intelligent player, according to scouts, he has the ability to pull. Greg has 5.0 speed.
Greg made All-SIAC as a senior as well as the Pittsburgh Courier All-American squad. He also played baseball for three years and is the only player in school history to win the baseball MVP award twice.
His father, William, is a part-time coach at MacIntosh (Alabama) High School. Greg's biggest thrill in sports was going 4-for-5 with two home runs. His hobby is music and his hometown is MacIntosh, Alabama."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
16th Round
Albany State (Georgia)
"Wells has never missed a game and can develop the skills he has. A young, intelligent player, according to scouts, he has the ability to pull. Greg has 5.0 speed.
Greg made All-SIAC as a senior as well as the Pittsburgh Courier All-American squad. He also played baseball for three years and is the only player in school history to win the baseball MVP award twice.
His father, William, is a part-time coach at MacIntosh (Alabama) High School. Greg's biggest thrill in sports was going 4-for-5 with two home runs. His hobby is music and his hometown is MacIntosh, Alabama."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
1975 Rookie Profile: Everett Taylor
Cornerback
9th Round
Memphis State
"A three-year starter for the Tigers, Taylor 'covers both zone and man-to-man well ... great speed, very fluid,' say the scouts. He saw action in the Blue-Grey Game and in the America Bowl.
Everett had a total of 85 tackles, 34 assists and 20 deflected passes in his career. He also had three fumble recoveries, two blocked punts and eight interceptions for 79 yards (9.9 average).
He also competed in track for three years at Memphis State. Everett was a member of the NCAA championship 440 relay team and set a Memphis State 440 dash record.
His brother Cliff is a running back for the Chicago Bears. His hometown is Memphis, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
9th Round
Memphis State
"A three-year starter for the Tigers, Taylor 'covers both zone and man-to-man well ... great speed, very fluid,' say the scouts. He saw action in the Blue-Grey Game and in the America Bowl.
Everett had a total of 85 tackles, 34 assists and 20 deflected passes in his career. He also had three fumble recoveries, two blocked punts and eight interceptions for 79 yards (9.9 average).
He also competed in track for three years at Memphis State. Everett was a member of the NCAA championship 440 relay team and set a Memphis State 440 dash record.
His brother Cliff is a running back for the Chicago Bears. His hometown is Memphis, Tennessee."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Wednesday, September 9, 2015
1975 Free Agent Profile: Larry Steele
Punter
Free Agent
Santa Rosa JC
"Steele signed as a free agent this spring after working with the Denver Broncos for a short span last year. He was signed as a free agent by Denver and was active for two regular season games in 1974, but did not punt in them. Larry comes to the Jets with a reputation of having a strong leg and will be given a close look at camp.
Larry once scored four touchdowns in a Santa Rosa High School all-star game and held records for the high jump and broad jump. He majored in physical education. His hometown is Santa Rosa, California."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Free Agent
Santa Rosa JC
"Steele signed as a free agent this spring after working with the Denver Broncos for a short span last year. He was signed as a free agent by Denver and was active for two regular season games in 1974, but did not punt in them. Larry comes to the Jets with a reputation of having a strong leg and will be given a close look at camp.
Larry once scored four touchdowns in a Santa Rosa High School all-star game and held records for the high jump and broad jump. He majored in physical education. His hometown is Santa Rosa, California."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Wednesday, September 2, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: James Scott
Wide Receiver
8th Round
Henderson J.C.
"Scott spent the 1974 season as a member of the WFL Chicago Fire. He was leading the league in receiving when he suffered ligament damage to his right knee in the ninth week. Scott sat out the rest of the year, but according to medical reports has made progress and should be healthy. Despite missing half the season he finished tied for eighth in WFL receiving with 52-for-755 a 14.5 average and eight touchdowns. Scott has 4.5 speed.
He 'has the potential to become another Paul Warfield' says his Fire coach, Jim Spavital.
Scott majored in physical education. His hometown is Gladewater, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
8th Round
Henderson J.C.
"Scott spent the 1974 season as a member of the WFL Chicago Fire. He was leading the league in receiving when he suffered ligament damage to his right knee in the ninth week. Scott sat out the rest of the year, but according to medical reports has made progress and should be healthy. Despite missing half the season he finished tied for eighth in WFL receiving with 52-for-755 a 14.5 average and eight touchdowns. Scott has 4.5 speed.
He 'has the potential to become another Paul Warfield' says his Fire coach, Jim Spavital.
Scott majored in physical education. His hometown is Gladewater, Texas."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
Tuesday, September 1, 2015
1975 Rookie Profile: Brison Manor
Defensive Tackle-Offensive Tackle
15th Round
Arkansas
"Manor spent two years at Arkansas after transferring from Pratt J.C. in Kansas. He had 84 career tackles playing left defensive tackle, and as a senior he also had seven sacks. Brison also has good potential as an offensive tackle. He has 5.1 speed and was an alumnus of the American Bowl this year.
He played in the Mid-American Bowl in junior college. Brison was fourth in New Jersey as a high school wrestler and had two undefeated seasons.
Brison majored in physical education. His hometown is Bridgeton, New Jersey."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
15th Round
Arkansas
"Manor spent two years at Arkansas after transferring from Pratt J.C. in Kansas. He had 84 career tackles playing left defensive tackle, and as a senior he also had seven sacks. Brison also has good potential as an offensive tackle. He has 5.1 speed and was an alumnus of the American Bowl this year.
He played in the Mid-American Bowl in junior college. Brison was fourth in New Jersey as a high school wrestler and had two undefeated seasons.
Brison majored in physical education. His hometown is Bridgeton, New Jersey."
-The New York Jets Official 1975 Yearbook
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