Guard
Free Agent
Tennessee
"A two-year starter at Tennessee along with guard Joe Gallagher, also a Jet free agent, Brady played both guard and tackle. He was honorable mention All-Southeastern Conference. He played in the Gator and Liberty Bowls and in the North-South Game. Dave is one of the strongest players in Jets' rookie camp.
He's an education major and an avid weight-lifter nicknamed 'Bunch.' He played on the Merritt Island High team that won the Florida AAAA title with a 13-0 record. Dave's birthplace is Cheverly, Maryland and his hometown is Merritt Island, Florida."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, June 2, 2019
Wednesday, May 15, 2019
Tuesday, May 7, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Dom Antonini
Place Kicker
Free Agent
Glassboro State
"Antonini is a free agent from Glassboro (NJ) State. An outstanding long-distance place kicker, he booted 14 field goals of 45 yards or longer and six of 50 yards or better during his three-year career. His longest was 62 yards. Antonini also had field goals of 56, 55 and 54 yards. His career totals were 71-for-80 on PATs and 32-for-60 on field goals. He was all-conference three straight years.
A conventional two-step right-footed kicker, scouts like his leg strength, dedication and willingness to make tackles on kickoffs. Also an excellent catcher, Dom has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. He hit .326 with nine homers as a junior.
Dom majored in health and physical education. He played only one year of football at Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. His birthplace is Camden, NJ and his hometown is Bellmawr, NJ."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Glassboro State
"Antonini is a free agent from Glassboro (NJ) State. An outstanding long-distance place kicker, he booted 14 field goals of 45 yards or longer and six of 50 yards or better during his three-year career. His longest was 62 yards. Antonini also had field goals of 56, 55 and 54 yards. His career totals were 71-for-80 on PATs and 32-for-60 on field goals. He was all-conference three straight years.
A conventional two-step right-footed kicker, scouts like his leg strength, dedication and willingness to make tackles on kickoffs. Also an excellent catcher, Dom has been drafted by the Cincinnati Reds and Seattle Mariners. He hit .326 with nine homers as a junior.
Dom majored in health and physical education. He played only one year of football at Triton High School in Runnemede, New Jersey. His birthplace is Camden, NJ and his hometown is Bellmawr, NJ."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, May 4, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Dan Alexander
Guard- Defensive Tackle
8th Round
LSU
"A strong, tough defensive lineman who may also be tried at guard, scouts like his pass rush and lateral pursuit. Dan runs the 40 in 5.1.
He played on the LSU defensive line with AJ Duhe, the Dolphins' first-round draft pick. Dan broke into the starting lineup as a junior and responded with 81 tackles (55 solo) and five sacks. He had 97 tackles (74 solo) and 10 sacks last season and also recovered two fumbles. He played in the Hula and Japan Bowls.
Dan majored in law enforcement and would like to work for the FBI someday. Twice all-city at Houston Lamar High, he starred in the Texas High School All-Star Game. Dan's birthplace and hometown is Houston."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
8th Round
LSU
"A strong, tough defensive lineman who may also be tried at guard, scouts like his pass rush and lateral pursuit. Dan runs the 40 in 5.1.
He played on the LSU defensive line with AJ Duhe, the Dolphins' first-round draft pick. Dan broke into the starting lineup as a junior and responded with 81 tackles (55 solo) and five sacks. He had 97 tackles (74 solo) and 10 sacks last season and also recovered two fumbles. He played in the Hula and Japan Bowls.
Dan majored in law enforcement and would like to work for the FBI someday. Twice all-city at Houston Lamar High, he starred in the Texas High School All-Star Game. Dan's birthplace and hometown is Houston."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, April 26, 2019
Sunday, April 21, 2019
Tuesday, April 16, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Wesley Walker
Wide Receiver
Second Round
California
"From California, he was picked No. 2 by the Jets. 'He'll be the new Cliff Branch,' one scout has predicted. But he may be too skinny at 6-0 and only 170 pounds."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1977
"Walker was rated the 10th best player in the country by Jets' scouts who like his ability to run with the ball after making the catch. 'He gives us the most speed we've had at wide receiver since Don Maynard,' says head coach Walt Michaels.
He holds the NCAA record for career reception average (25.7). He caught 86 passes for a school record 2,206 yards during his career at Berkeley and tied the Pac 8 record with 22 touchdown receptions.
Walker also set a conference record with 289 yards receiving against San Jose State that included touchdowns of 75, 57 and 48 yards. He caught the longest pass in Cal history (88 yards) against Georgia last year. Wesley injured his knee against USC last year and required surgery.
He has fully recovered as proven by his time of 10.4 seconds in the 100 meters for the Golden Bears' track team in the spring. He runs the 40 in 4.45 seconds and has done 100 in 10.1. He enjoyed an outstanding track career as a sprinter and as part of the relay team. Wesley was Cal's first four-year double-sport letterman since before World War II. He majored in economics.
Wesley was the Los Angeles 100 and 220-yard champion as well as a member of two Los Angeles championship football teams at Carson High. His birthplace and hometown is San Bernadino, California."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Second Round
California
"From California, he was picked No. 2 by the Jets. 'He'll be the new Cliff Branch,' one scout has predicted. But he may be too skinny at 6-0 and only 170 pounds."
-John Devaney, Schenley Pro Football Guide 1977
"Walker was rated the 10th best player in the country by Jets' scouts who like his ability to run with the ball after making the catch. 'He gives us the most speed we've had at wide receiver since Don Maynard,' says head coach Walt Michaels.
He holds the NCAA record for career reception average (25.7). He caught 86 passes for a school record 2,206 yards during his career at Berkeley and tied the Pac 8 record with 22 touchdown receptions.
Walker also set a conference record with 289 yards receiving against San Jose State that included touchdowns of 75, 57 and 48 yards. He caught the longest pass in Cal history (88 yards) against Georgia last year. Wesley injured his knee against USC last year and required surgery.
He has fully recovered as proven by his time of 10.4 seconds in the 100 meters for the Golden Bears' track team in the spring. He runs the 40 in 4.45 seconds and has done 100 in 10.1. He enjoyed an outstanding track career as a sprinter and as part of the relay team. Wesley was Cal's first four-year double-sport letterman since before World War II. He majored in economics.
Wesley was the Los Angeles 100 and 220-yard champion as well as a member of two Los Angeles championship football teams at Carson High. His birthplace and hometown is San Bernadino, California."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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