Cornerback
No. 41
Grambling
Willie led the NFL with 10 interceptions in 1968. In 1969, he was selected to the Pro Bowl.
His instinct for being where the ball is thrown is among the best of any defensive back in the pros. He's also a devastating open-field tackler.
SCOTT EATON
Cornerback
No. 20
Oregon State
Scott has outstanding speed and is not faked out by tricky receivers. He's also a jarring tackler.
Last November 2, in Yankee Stadium against the Eagles, Scott returned an interception to give the Giants a 19-16 lead in the fourth quarter.
TOM LONGO
Strong Safety
No. 44
Notre Dame
Tom has a notable talent for coming up to the line to meet a sweep and is often a problem for offensive guards. He has quickly become known around the league for his rugged and aggressive manner and last year showed that he was truly developing his defensive skills.
An instinctive player who's always around the ball, Tom recovered three fumbles in 1969, 10th in NFL.
SPIDER LOCKHART
Free SafetyNo. 43
North Texas State
"When the Giants become winners again, Spider will get the attention due him as one of pro football's finest safetymen. Lockhart is not especially big at 6-2, 175 pounds but he's quick, tough and smart.
Since coming to the Giants in 1965 as the number thirteen draft choice, Lockhart, a graduate of North Texas State, has made the Pro Bowl twice- in 1966 and 1968. He was an original member of 'Emlen's Gremlins,' the colorful secondary unit developed by defensive backfield coach Emlen Tunnell."
-Brenda and Jack Zanger, Pro Football 1970
"A three-year letterman at North Texas State playing both defensive halfback and flanker, Spider's college record shows 60 carries for 237 yards rushing, 32 pass receptions for 384 yards and four touchdowns, ten interceptions and 95 punts for a near 40-yard average. In 1963 and 1964 Spider led the Missouri Valley Conference in punting. He was a two-time all-conference pick. He was also a fine hurdler in track."
-1970 Topps No. 17
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