Defensive Tackle
No. 64
Grambling
"The Giants' No. 3 draft choice in 1972, Mendenhall has been an outstanding acquisition who looms as an All-Pro performer. After starring in the College All-Star Game in '72, John came to training camp and promptly won a starting job at tackle and enjoyed a banner rookie year, winning All-NFL Rookie honors. Strong and extremely quick, he was powerful against the run and also came up with six quarterback sacks.
Last year, Mendenhall was off to an even better year but went down with a knee injury half way through the season and underwent surgery to repair the damage. Up to that point, he had six more sacks, two assists and was much in the running for a Pro Bowl berth. John had particularly powerful games against the Browns, Packers and Redskins early in the year when the Giants led the league in team defense. Recovered from off-season surgery, he should be poised for his best campaign yet.
John was an Associated Press Little All-American and NAIA choice at Grambling and was a standout in the Senior Bowl, impressing all of the scouts with his strength and quickness. He won four letters at Grambling and won game MVP honors twice his senior year against Morgan State and Arkansas A.M. & N.
John was born in Cullen, Louisiana and starred at Charles Brown High School in Springhill, Louisiana before heading for Grambling. He now lives in Houston and lists golf, fishing and music as his favorite hobbies."
-1974 New York Giants Media Guide
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