Fullback
Free Agent
California
"Signed as a free agent, Newton gained 1,108 yards on 253 carries (4.7 average) and 10 touchdowns in two years as a fullback and a tailback at California. He played in the same backfield as Chuck Muncie in 1975 and rushed for 544 yards. He led the North in rushing in the North-South Game.
Tom had a brilliant junior college career at San Jose City College where he gained 982 yards and scored 15 touchdowns as a sophomore, including 287 yards in one game. A physical education major, scouts label him as 'tough and durable with good hands but lacks speed and elusiveness.'
A three-sport star at Overfelt High in his hometown of San Jose, Tom's birthplace is Carmel, California."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, December 29, 2019
Saturday, December 28, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Robert Moss
Defensive End
Free Agent (1976)
Jackson State
"Moss signed as a free agent with the Jets last year but was injured in the preseason and failed to make the club. He came to camp as a linebacker last summer but has added close to 15 pounds and will be tried at defensive end this season.
An aggressive, reckless player, Robert was second team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference in 1975 and was a three-year letterman. He majored in physical education and health and was nicknamed 'Crazy Horse.'
His birthplace and hometown is Miami, Florida, where he is involved in the Big Brother program."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent (1976)
Jackson State
"Moss signed as a free agent with the Jets last year but was injured in the preseason and failed to make the club. He came to camp as a linebacker last summer but has added close to 15 pounds and will be tried at defensive end this season.
An aggressive, reckless player, Robert was second team All-Southwestern Athletic Conference in 1975 and was a three-year letterman. He majored in physical education and health and was nicknamed 'Crazy Horse.'
His birthplace and hometown is Miami, Florida, where he is involved in the Big Brother program."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Friday, December 27, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: George Mills
Defensive End
Free Agent
Nebraska
"A free agent, George signed with Calgary of the Canadian Football League but left the team. He has added nearly 20 pounds since his senior year at Nebraska.
George was a two-year letterman as a defensive tackle for the Cornhuskers. He played on the Big Eight co-championship team in 1975. He played on three bowl teams: Cotton, Sugar and Fiesta.
George has a B.S. in education. He was a classmate of the Jets' standout linebacker Bob Martin. Nicknamed 'Chalk,' George's birthplace and hometown is Omaha, Nebraska."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Nebraska
"A free agent, George signed with Calgary of the Canadian Football League but left the team. He has added nearly 20 pounds since his senior year at Nebraska.
George was a two-year letterman as a defensive tackle for the Cornhuskers. He played on the Big Eight co-championship team in 1975. He played on three bowl teams: Cotton, Sugar and Fiesta.
George has a B.S. in education. He was a classmate of the Jets' standout linebacker Bob Martin. Nicknamed 'Chalk,' George's birthplace and hometown is Omaha, Nebraska."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Monday, December 23, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Tank Marshall
Defensive End
3rd Round
Texas A & M
"The Jets chose Marshall after obtaining a third-round pick from San Francisco in exchange for veteran defensive tackle Ed Galigher. 'A player of first-round caliber,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'We feel his best football is ahead of him.' Scouts like his quickness (5.0 in the 40) and aggressiveness.
Marshall earned four varsity letters and was named first-team All-Southwest Conference. He won the only football award given at Texas A & M, the Aggie Heart Award, for effort, determination and competitiveness. Tank earned AP honorable mention All-America last season when he made 61 tackles (39 solo) and four quarterback sacks.
He played in the Liberty Bowl as a junior. He played alongside Edgar Fields and Jimmy Dean, who were picked in the third and fourth rounds of the 1977 draft.
Tank was a physical education major. He was an all-state defensive end at F.D. Roosevelt High in Dallas, Texas, his birthplace and hometown."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
3rd Round
Texas A & M
"The Jets chose Marshall after obtaining a third-round pick from San Francisco in exchange for veteran defensive tackle Ed Galigher. 'A player of first-round caliber,' says head coach Walt Michaels. 'We feel his best football is ahead of him.' Scouts like his quickness (5.0 in the 40) and aggressiveness.
Marshall earned four varsity letters and was named first-team All-Southwest Conference. He won the only football award given at Texas A & M, the Aggie Heart Award, for effort, determination and competitiveness. Tank earned AP honorable mention All-America last season when he made 61 tackles (39 solo) and four quarterback sacks.
He played in the Liberty Bowl as a junior. He played alongside Edgar Fields and Jimmy Dean, who were picked in the third and fourth rounds of the 1977 draft.
Tank was a physical education major. He was an all-state defensive end at F.D. Roosevelt High in Dallas, Texas, his birthplace and hometown."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Sunday, December 22, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Kevin Long
Running Back
7th Round
South Carolina
"A powerful running back, Long became the first 1,000-yard rusher in South Carolina history in 1975 when he gained 1,133 yards on 190 carries (6.0 average). He joined Clarence Williams (who later in 1975 topped the 1,000-yard mark) as the seventh tandem from the same school in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards in one season.
Kevin gained over 100 yards in five games that year, including his top effort of 160 against North Carolina State. He finished third all-time among Gamecocks rushing leaders with 2,372 yards. He was an honorable mention All-American, first-team All-South Independent and All-South Carolina in 1975 and played in the Tangerine Bowl as a junior. The Jets obtained the draft pick used for Long in the trade that sent Carl Garrett to Oakland.
An extremely durable runner who was never hurt, scouts like his quick feet, balance, strength and ability to break tackles. He runs the 40 in 4.65.
Kevin majored in health and physical education and has worked with retarded children. He was an offensive guard as a senior at Clinton High in his birthplace and hometown, Clinton, South Carolina."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
7th Round
South Carolina
"A powerful running back, Long became the first 1,000-yard rusher in South Carolina history in 1975 when he gained 1,133 yards on 190 carries (6.0 average). He joined Clarence Williams (who later in 1975 topped the 1,000-yard mark) as the seventh tandem from the same school in NCAA history to rush for 1,000 yards in one season.
Kevin gained over 100 yards in five games that year, including his top effort of 160 against North Carolina State. He finished third all-time among Gamecocks rushing leaders with 2,372 yards. He was an honorable mention All-American, first-team All-South Independent and All-South Carolina in 1975 and played in the Tangerine Bowl as a junior. The Jets obtained the draft pick used for Long in the trade that sent Carl Garrett to Oakland.
An extremely durable runner who was never hurt, scouts like his quick feet, balance, strength and ability to break tackles. He runs the 40 in 4.65.
Kevin majored in health and physical education and has worked with retarded children. He was an offensive guard as a senior at Clinton High in his birthplace and hometown, Clinton, South Carolina."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Saturday, December 21, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Mark Law
Guard
Free Agent
Hillside
"Mark signed as a free agent with the Jets last summer but left camp voluntarily. A small-college All-American at Hillside College in Michigan, he was also an All-American in track (hammer) and wrestling.
Mark once wrestled and pinned a bear in an exhibition match. His birthplace and hometown is Roanoke, Indiana."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Hillside
"Mark signed as a free agent with the Jets last summer but left camp voluntarily. A small-college All-American at Hillside College in Michigan, he was also an All-American in track (hammer) and wrestling.
Mark once wrestled and pinned a bear in an exhibition match. His birthplace and hometown is Roanoke, Indiana."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Thursday, December 19, 2019
1977 Free Agent Profile: Lewis Lamar
Offensive Tackle
Free Agent
Bethune-Cookman
"Lewis is a free agent who played with Hamilton of the Canadian Football League for eight games before being waived. He also played briefly with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.
His birthplace and hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. Nicknamed 'Honey Hart,' Lewis works for the Atlanta Boys Club."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
Free Agent
Bethune-Cookman
"Lewis is a free agent who played with Hamilton of the Canadian Football League for eight games before being waived. He also played briefly with the Philadelphia Bell of the World Football League.
His birthplace and hometown is Atlanta, Georgia. Nicknamed 'Honey Hart,' Lewis works for the Atlanta Boys Club."
-1977 New York Jets Media Guide
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