Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Rice
"A free agent, Danny was the key blocker for Rice quarterback Tony Kramer, the nation's leading passer (3,317 yards), last fall. He was a four-year starter and played offensive and defensive tackle, tight end and guard during his career; the Jets may also give him a look on defense. He was second team All-Southwest Conference and played in the Blue-Gray Game.
Danny earned a degree in commerce. He enjoys motorcycle riding. He was a football and basketball captain at Cleveland High in his birthplace and hometown, Cleveland, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, December 8, 2019
Friday, December 6, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: John Hennessey
Defensive End
10th Round
Michigan
"Hennessey is a tough defensive lineman with strong arms and the frame to carry much more weight. Scouts say he is an aggressive tackler with excellent pursuit.
He started at tackle for Michigan's Big Ten championship team that played in the Rose Bowl last season; the Jets will try him at defensive end. He played in the Orange Bowl as a junior.
John made 85 tackles (58 solo) last fall. He was voted the Wolverines' top defensive player in wins over Ohio State and Minnesota in 1976.
He majored in business administration. He has helped with March of Dimes projects and worked at the Ypsilanti State Mental Hospital. John was an all-city standout at Gordon Tech in Chicago, his birthplace and hometown."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
10th Round
Michigan
"Hennessey is a tough defensive lineman with strong arms and the frame to carry much more weight. Scouts say he is an aggressive tackler with excellent pursuit.
He started at tackle for Michigan's Big Ten championship team that played in the Rose Bowl last season; the Jets will try him at defensive end. He played in the Orange Bowl as a junior.
John made 85 tackles (58 solo) last fall. He was voted the Wolverines' top defensive player in wins over Ohio State and Minnesota in 1976.
He majored in business administration. He has helped with March of Dimes projects and worked at the Ypsilanti State Mental Hospital. John was an all-city standout at Gordon Tech in Chicago, his birthplace and hometown."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Bruce Harper
Running Back-Kick Returner
Free Agent
Kutztown State
"A free agent, Harper was an honorable mention AP Little All-America last year when he was the first back in Kutztown (Pa.) State history to gain over 1,000 yards. He rushed for 1,132 yards in 10 games and gained 216 yards in one contest. Harper was twice All-Conference and rushed for 2,169 yards in three seasons. He was a teammate of Coach Walt Michaels' son, Walter Jr.
Scouts like his speed, elusiveness and instincts- he runs the 40 in 4.6. Bruce is a good return specialist.
Bruce majored in social welfare. He was a track and football standout at Dwight Morrow High in his hometown and birthplace, Englewood, New Jersey."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Kutztown State
"A free agent, Harper was an honorable mention AP Little All-America last year when he was the first back in Kutztown (Pa.) State history to gain over 1,000 yards. He rushed for 1,132 yards in 10 games and gained 216 yards in one contest. Harper was twice All-Conference and rushed for 2,169 yards in three seasons. He was a teammate of Coach Walt Michaels' son, Walter Jr.
Scouts like his speed, elusiveness and instincts- he runs the 40 in 4.6. Bruce is a good return specialist.
Bruce majored in social welfare. He was a track and football standout at Dwight Morrow High in his hometown and birthplace, Englewood, New Jersey."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, December 1, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bob Grupp
Safety-Punter
7th Round
Duke
"Grupp was twice named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and was an AP honorable mention All-American last season even though he was hampered by a series of nagging injuries. A tri-captain in 1976, he enjoyed an excellent junior year when he was eighth in the nation in punting with a 43.1 average (the Duke record), led the ACC with four interceptions and set a Blue Devil record for highest single-game punting average (6-for-53.3 against Florida). A three-step punter who gets the ball off quickly and has good hang time, Grupp averaged 40.4 on 179 career punts.
He excelled as a defensive back and a punter and will get a look at both positions with the Jets. Bob doesn't have outstanding speed (4.7 in the 40) but is a fine all-around athlete with good agility and reactions. As an outfielder, he was MVP for the Duke baseball team in 1976.
Bob majored in economics. He graduated from Neshaminy High in his hometown of Langhorne, Pennsylvania. His birthplace is Philadelphia, Pa."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
7th Round
Duke
"Grupp was twice named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference and was an AP honorable mention All-American last season even though he was hampered by a series of nagging injuries. A tri-captain in 1976, he enjoyed an excellent junior year when he was eighth in the nation in punting with a 43.1 average (the Duke record), led the ACC with four interceptions and set a Blue Devil record for highest single-game punting average (6-for-53.3 against Florida). A three-step punter who gets the ball off quickly and has good hang time, Grupp averaged 40.4 on 179 career punts.
He excelled as a defensive back and a punter and will get a look at both positions with the Jets. Bob doesn't have outstanding speed (4.7 in the 40) but is a fine all-around athlete with good agility and reactions. As an outfielder, he was MVP for the Duke baseball team in 1976.
Bob majored in economics. He graduated from Neshaminy High in his hometown of Langhorne, Pennsylvania. His birthplace is Philadelphia, Pa."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, November 24, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Perry Griggs
Wide Receiver-Kick Returner
3rd Round
Troy State
"A fast, potential game-breaker like second-round pick Wesley Walker, Griggs runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 and has done 9.7 in the 100. Scouts like his good hands, quick feet and excellent pass patterns.
Griggs gained over two miles in career all-purpose running. His career stats include 110 receptions, 1,975 yards, a 17.9 average and 10 touchdowns; 59 kickoff returns, 1,375 yards, a 23.1 average and a touchdown; 34 punt returns, 470 yards, a 13.8 average and three touchdowns, all in his sophomore year.
He was named a Coaches' first-team All-American (college division) last year. He made the All-NAIA District 27 first team for four years and All-Gulf South Conference three times, including conference player of the year as a sophomore when he led the NAIA with a 28.0-yard punt return average. As a sophomore, Perry set a conference record with 196 yards receiving in one game. He was chosen as the Alabama college player of the year in 1974 by the Birmingham Post Herald.
A physical education major, he came to Troy State as a walk-on and was a team captain in 1976. The late Jets scout Jess Thompson was one of the first to notice Griggs' ability in a 1973 Troy State spring game. He graduated from Lanett High School in Alabama, his birthplace is Lafayette, Ala., and his hometown is Lanett, Ala."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"Perry Griggs' early career at Troy State was like a series of smashing Broadway debuts. His first pass reception was a 69-yard touchdown. His initial punt return was an 86-yard score. (He followed with an 88-yard touchdown return, a conference record, and then an 81-yarder that was called back by a penalty- all in the same game). And his first kickoff return? Naturally ... a 95-yard touchdown!"
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
3rd Round
Troy State
"A fast, potential game-breaker like second-round pick Wesley Walker, Griggs runs the 40-yard dash in 4.6 and has done 9.7 in the 100. Scouts like his good hands, quick feet and excellent pass patterns.
Griggs gained over two miles in career all-purpose running. His career stats include 110 receptions, 1,975 yards, a 17.9 average and 10 touchdowns; 59 kickoff returns, 1,375 yards, a 23.1 average and a touchdown; 34 punt returns, 470 yards, a 13.8 average and three touchdowns, all in his sophomore year.
He was named a Coaches' first-team All-American (college division) last year. He made the All-NAIA District 27 first team for four years and All-Gulf South Conference three times, including conference player of the year as a sophomore when he led the NAIA with a 28.0-yard punt return average. As a sophomore, Perry set a conference record with 196 yards receiving in one game. He was chosen as the Alabama college player of the year in 1974 by the Birmingham Post Herald.
A physical education major, he came to Troy State as a walk-on and was a team captain in 1976. The late Jets scout Jess Thompson was one of the first to notice Griggs' ability in a 1973 Troy State spring game. He graduated from Lanett High School in Alabama, his birthplace is Lafayette, Ala., and his hometown is Lanett, Ala."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
"Perry Griggs' early career at Troy State was like a series of smashing Broadway debuts. His first pass reception was a 69-yard touchdown. His initial punt return was an 86-yard score. (He followed with an 88-yard touchdown return, a conference record, and then an 81-yarder that was called back by a penalty- all in the same game). And his first kickoff return? Naturally ... a 95-yard touchdown!"
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, November 10, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Gary Gregory
Guard
5th Round
Baylor
"'Gary gives us a two-way shot to fill a position in our offensive line,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He can make the long snap, which can be very useful to us.' A three-year starting tackle, the Jets will try him at guard. Scouts say he has good balance and moves quickly off the ball.
Gary was first-team All-Southwest Conference in 1976. He played in the Blue-Gray and East-West Games as well as the 1975 Cotton Bowl. He also pitched for the Baylor baseball team. Gary was the pick obtained in the 1976 trade of Godwin Turk to Denver.
He majored in business management. He played football at Kermit High in his hometown of Kermit, Texas. His birthplace is San Angelo, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
5th Round
Baylor
"'Gary gives us a two-way shot to fill a position in our offensive line,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'He can make the long snap, which can be very useful to us.' A three-year starting tackle, the Jets will try him at guard. Scouts say he has good balance and moves quickly off the ball.
Gary was first-team All-Southwest Conference in 1976. He played in the Blue-Gray and East-West Games as well as the 1975 Cotton Bowl. He also pitched for the Baylor baseball team. Gary was the pick obtained in the 1976 trade of Godwin Turk to Denver.
He majored in business management. He played football at Kermit High in his hometown of Kermit, Texas. His birthplace is San Angelo, Texas."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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