1974 Rookie Profile: Marty Woolbright

Tight End
7th Round
South Carolina
"The Giants' No. 7 pick comes from a football-oriented family. His father, former South Carolina star Cecil Woolbright, was Marty's high school coach in their hometown of Chapin, South Carolina where Marty was a quarterback for three seasons.
Under Paul Dietzel at South Carolina, the 6-5, 230-pounder was moved to tight end, a position he played for three seasons. Marty received fine ratings from scouts who were impressed with his overall versatility and potential. Dietzel also feels that Marty is a fine prospect for the NFL, citing the youngster's size, strength and versatility.
Blessed with good speed for a big man (4.7 in the 40), Marty finished with 49 catches for 660 yards and six touchdowns in his three seasons, capped by his 1973 totals of 23 grabs for 347 yards and four touchdowns. He's also a solid man on special teams.
Born in Chapin, Marty still resides in his hometown."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Carl Summerell

Quarterback
4th Round
East Carolina
"This big and rangy quarterback had an exceptional career at East Carolina, leading the club to a 9-2 record this past season as well as the Southern Conference title in 1972, giving the club back-to-back Conference championships.
Pro scouts were impressed by his overall poise, ball handling and leadership qualities. Mostly a rollout type quarterback who threw on the run, he nonetheless has a strong arm. College coach Sonny Randle, former star, feels that Summerell can develop into a fine pro quarterback and cites Carl's 'strong arm, quick release and ability to throw long.' His 1973 stats showed 82 completions in 154 attempts for 1,222 yards, a 53.2 accuracy, 11 touchdown throws and seven interceptions. He also rushed 80 times for 351 yards and seven touchdowns. As a junior, Carl set an all-time East Carolina total offense mark of 1,700 yards with 425 rushing and 1,275 passing.
Born in Virginia Beach, Virginia, Carl starred in both football and baseball at Kellam High School there. A physical education major, he also lettered in baseball at East Carolina. He still resides in his hometown and is an avid golfer."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Ray Rhodes

Wide Receiver
10th Round
Tulsa
"This swift all-purpose performer was a running back, flanker and kickoff return man at Tulsa after transferring from TCU in 1971. At TCU as a sophomore, he rushed for 786 yards on 176 carries for a fine 4.9 average to lead the conference there, then churned up 640 yards on 162 carries through six games of the 1972 season with Tulsa before switching to flanker. Ray had 18 catches for 199 yards with two touchdowns in his junior campaign, teaming with Drew Pearson, now with Dallas.
This past year, he caught 25 passes for 359 yards and three touchdowns and also finished in the Top Ten kickoff return stats for major schools with 19 returns for 501 yards, a 26.1 average and a touchdown- that on a 91-yard run.
Born in Mexia, Texas, Ray starred in football and track at Mexia High School, and still resides in Mexia. He has clocked 9.6 in the 100, 4.5 in the 40 and 21.1 in the 220."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Clyde Powers

Defensive Back
5th Round
Oklahoma
"Using Kansas City's fifth round pick through the Wayne Walton trade, the Giants tabbed the Sooners' left cornerback who had fine ratings for his toughness, tackling ability and versatility.
A starter for two seasons with Oklahoma's highly rated secondary, Powers had four pass interceptions this past season for 113 yards returned. One of them was for a 45-yard touchdown against Kansas. As a junior, he also had a touchdown return with an interception, going 57 yards for the score against Clemson. Powers was also credited with 37 unassisted tackles as a senior and had eight fumble recoveries during his two starting seasons, proving he was around the ball with consistency. He has 4.6 speed and doubled as a punt return man for the Sooners. A good all-around athlete with good hands, Clyde could get a try at strong safety with the Giants.
A native of Lawton, Oklahoma, Clyde starred at Lawton High School in football and track, and still resides in Lawton."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Jim Pieterzak

Defensive Tackle
6th Round
Eastern Michigan
"Pronounced 'Peter-Zak,' this versatile young player won Kodak College Division first team All-American honors as an offensive tackle, but the Giants feel that he can develop into a defensive lineman. Jim played center, guard and tackle during his three seasons at Eastern Michigan, and also snapped for punts and placements. Only 20 years old, he has growth potential in the 265 pound class. Jim has solid strength, good quickness and was an aggressive player.
Jim also earned letters in track and in wrestling in college as a 35-pound weight thrower in track and in the unlimited division in wrestling. In addition to the Kodak honors, he was also selected by the Football News to its College Division All-American team and was also picked for third-team All-American by the Associated Press.
Born in Detroit, Jim was a three-sport standout at the University of Detroit High School in his hometown. He still resides in Detroit."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Tom Mullen

Guard
2nd Round
Southwest Missouri State
"Highly rated by pro scouts for his size, quickness and potential, Tom was a starter at left tackle for four years at Southwest Missouri State, winning All-Missouri Intercollegiate Athletic Association conference honors for three years, the past two campaigns as a unanimous selection. He was also named to the Associated Press All-American honorable mention list in 1972 and 1973. Mullen was elected a co-captain for the 1973 season and also won MVP team honors in a vote of his teammates; additionally, he was elected Outstanding Lineman by the Missouri Quarterback Club.
Tom was moved into the starting lineup as a freshman and improved yearly. He has fine versatility and can move into a guard position in the pro ranks easily. He has outstanding quickness with 4.7 speed and received consistently high grades in all of his blocking assignments.
Mullen was born in Kirkwood, Missouri, starred at Vianney High School in that town and still resides in Kirkwood."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Leon McQuay

Running Back
5th Round (1973)
Tampa
"Drafted in the fifth round of the 1973 draft while playing in the Canadian Football League, McQuay has outstanding credentials as he reports to his first NFL training camp. At Tampa University, he rewrote the rushing record book despite the fact he left Tampa in his junior year to sign with the CFL.
McQuay had 514 attempts for 3,039 yards for a 6.0 average per try and scored 37 touchdowns during his collegiate career. In his first season with Toronto of the CFL, McQuay missed three games because of an injury yet finished with 917 yards rushing in just 138 carries, an average of 7.1 per carry! He also caught 26 passes for another 429 yards and scored nine touchdowns overall, and made the All-CFL team. In 1972, McQuay's totals were 745 yards rushing for a 5.0 average and 32 pass receptions for 418 yards and a total of five touchdowns.
Leon made a distinct impression during this year's Giant rookie one-day camp, clocking 4.4 for the 40 on wet grass.
Born in Tampa, Leon was an all-around star at Blake High School in Tampa and still resides in Tampa."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Larry Jones

Wide Receiver- Kick Returner
15th Round
Northeast Missouri State
"Jones is a burner who doubled as a flanker and kick return specialist. The NCAA College Division 440-yard champion with a 45.3 clocking, he's done 4.5 in the 40 and 9.4 in the 100.
Out of action in 1972 with a knee injury, he came back in 1973 to catch 22 passes for 500 yards and a 22.7 average. Larry returned 22 kickoffs for 587 yards, a 26.9 average and two touchdowns, and hauled back 17 punts for 234 yards and another touchdown.
Born in Lemoore, California, Larry lives in Kirkville, Missouri."

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1974 Rookie Profile: John Hicks

Offensive Tackle
1st Round
Ohio State
"The Giants' top pick was a unanimous All-America selection this past season at Ohio State and is rated by just about every pro scout as the top offensive lineman in this year's collegiate crop. Named as the winner of both the Outland Trophy and the Lombardi Trophy for 1973, Hicks also finished second in the Heisman Trophy voting to winner John Cappelletti of Penn State. He was also an All-American selection in 1972.
Hicks has great durability as evidenced by his starting in all 11 games as a junior and all 11 games in his senior year. He missed all of the 1971 season with a knee injury, but prior to that was a starter during every game of the 1970 season. Pro scouts gave him superior ratings in strength, agility and quickness off the ball. Although the Buckeyes were not a passing team, he nonetheless has outstanding qualities as a pass blocker. John could make it in the NFL as either an offensive tackle or a guard.
The 22-year-old native of Cleveland starred at John Jay High School at Cleveland and plans on a teaching career after his professional football career. He lists his main hobbies as music and drag racing. John comes from a family of three in Cleveland where his father works for the Ohio Highway Department."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Mike Hayes

Offensive Tackle
14th Round
Virginia State
"He's a big and strong 22-year-old who has played both defensive and offensive tackle. Scout Roosevelt Brown feels Hayes has enough size and strength to make a strong bid at training camp, but also feels that Hayes needs needs to trim down to 250 and build up his upper body. He gets good ratings as an aggressive player who is strong at the point. The potential is there if Mike can get some polish.
A native of Petersburg, Virginia, Mike was switched to offensive tackle his senior year after being a defensive tackle for two seasons."

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1974 Rookie Profile: George Hasenohrl

Defensive Tackle
8th Round (1973)
Ohio State
"An 8th round choice in 1973 after an All-American career at Ohio State, George had a brief stay in last year's training camp, but returns for another look in 1974.
Hasenohrl (pronounced Haze-en-all) was a three-year starter for Woody Hayes at Ohio State and was named the Buckeyes' defensive MVP his senior campaign. Named to the Football News All-American team, he was twice on the All-Big 10 team as well and played in the Rose Bowl in both 1971 and 1973, and in the Hula Bowl his senior year.
George was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school sports at Garfield Heights High School. He resides in Columbus, Ohio."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Rick Dvorak

Defensive End
3rd Round
Wichita State
"The three-time All-Missouri Conference choice was an outstanding defensive player for his team for the past three campaigns, also gaining All-American honorable mention from the Associated Press. Dvorak was the MVC Soph of the Year in 1971 and also won team defensive honors in '73.
Dvorak set a single game record with 27 unassisted tackles as a junior, and thus rated double-teaming throughout all of the 1973 season. He sacked the quarterback 10 times in his junior year and was in on a total of 105 tackles in his senior year.
He played strictly tackle at Wichita State, but has growth potential in the 250-pound range and will get a try at defensive end. He has 4.7 speed in the 40 and was a B student in engineering.
Rick was born in Spearville, Kansas, starred at Spearville High School and still resides in his hometown. He was the winner of a Vince Lombardi Scholarship for campus leadership and participation."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Clifton Davis

Running Back
13th Round (1973)
Alcorn A & M
"Davis showed considerable potential in a short-lived trial last year. Drafted in the 13th round, he impressed in the preseason camp and in the first preseason game against the San Diego Chargers when he rushed twice for 12 yards and caught five passes for 42 more yards. The following week, he went down with a thigh injury which necessitated an operation and he was finished for the rest of the year. Now fully recovered, he should rate a long look.
Alcorn's leading career rusher with 1,698 yards, Clifton twice was named to the All-Southwestern Athletic Conference team and was on the Dean's List three times, majoring in biology.
Born in Birmingham, Alabama, Clifton grew up in Bessemer, Alabama where he starred at Carver High School."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Steve Crosby

Running Back
17th Round
Fort Hays College
"He was the Giants' final pick in the well-known 'sleeper' class, particularly since he has such fine statistics. A hard runner, Crosby rushed 179 times for 1,024 yards in 1973, a 5.7 average with an average of 128 yards per game. He had 867 yards rushing in 1972. A transfer from Kansas State, he came to Fort Hays after a year's Army duty.
Crosby also got good ratings for his pass blocking ability and his toughness. He has 4.5 speed.
Born in Great Bend, Kansas, he starred at Pawnee High School there. Steve now lives in Fort Hays, Kansas."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Don Clune

Wide Receiver
5th Round
Pennsylvania
"The record-setting Ivy League receiver has had three outstanding campaigns with the Quakers, capping that career with 53 receptions for 882 yards and seven touchdowns in 1973. Despite double and sometimes triple coverage, Clune had 121 catches in his career for 2,158 yards for Penn and Ivy League career records. He can also catch the ball in a crowd and is an aggressive player.
Named to the All-East and All-Ivy League teams three years running, Don is an exceptional all-around athlete who has also been All-Ivy in track where he was a hurdler and high-jumper as well as a member of the IC4A 440-yard relay champions. He has 4.5 speed in the 40, 9.8 in the 100, and runs smoothly and with great mobility. Don has cleared 6'5" in the high jump.
Born in Havertown, PA, he starred at Cardinal O'Hara High School there."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Bobby Brooks

Defensive Back
11th Round
Bishop College
"He's highly regarded by Giant scout Emlen Tunnell who thinks Brooks has the potential to make it in the NFL. Big and strong, he played the safety position for three seasons at little Bishop College in Dallas, and got his best ratings overall from scouts for his strength and tackling, and ability to come up and turn sweeps to the inside. Usually assigned to cover opponents' top pass receivers, he did an adequate job but will need work on overall coverages. He could be a valuable special teams player in the pro ranks.
Born in Dallas, he played his scholastic football at I.M. Terrell High School in Dallas. Bobby has 4.7 speed for the 40 and fine range."

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1974 Rookie Profile: Wade Brantley

Defensive Tackle
6th Round (1973)
Troy State
"Brantley was the Giants' 6th round choice in 1973 and showed promise in the preseason training camp before suffering a knee problem which required surgery and put him out of action for the remainder of the year.
Wade originally began his collegiate career at the University of Georgia, then switched to Troy State where he won All-Gulf Conference first team honors twice, and was also NAIA and AP honorable mention All-America. Named defensive MVP in 1972, he holds Troy State marks for most tackles in a game (14) and a season (80) as well as for fumble recoveries in a season (4).
Born in Augusta, Georgia, he still resides there."

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1974 Profile: Willie Young

Offensive Tackle
No. 69
Grambling
"Young, the Giants' starting left tackle for the past six seasons, was signed as a free agent in 1966 on the advice of Grambling coach Eddie Robinson, who told Giant scouts he was certain Willie would eventually measure up to NFL standards.
Young started as a guard his rookie season, was later tried at defensive tackle, and finally found his proper niche at offensive tackle. Not particularly tall as pro tackles go, Willie is nevertheless very quick and exceptionally strong. Like the rest of his mates on the offensive line, Willie had a solid year in 1972 as the Giant offense was ranked No. 1 in the NFC and led the NFL in fewest quarterback sacks allowed. He's tough, and a solid competitor who gives 100% all the time.
Another of the fine gridders turned out by Coach Robinson at Grambling, Young was a three-year regular at guard, was named MVP lineman as a senior and earned All-NAIA honors that year as well. He played in the Pecan Bowl and, when he wasn't occupied with football, Willie sang in the Grambling choir.
Willie was born in Ruston, Louisiana into a family that numbered eight children. His father, Reverend James Young, is a minister in Ruston."

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1974 Profile: Willie Williams

Cornerback
No. 41
Grambling
"Williams was the Giants' No. 8 draft pick for 1965 and spent his rookie season as a reserve in the New York secondary. In 1966, however, he jumped the NFL to join Oakland in the American Football League, playing there as a regular until late in 1967 when he was released. He asked the Giants for a second chance and it was granted. Willie took over a starting role in 1968 and won the league interception title with 10 steals. He also won a trip to the Pro Bowl that year.
In 1973, Willie had four more swipes for 82 yards and now has a total of 35 interceptions as a Giant to rank behind Spider Lockhart's 38 among active Giant players.
Willie won five letters as an all-around athletic star at Grambling, four in football and one in track, where he was a 9.7 man in the century dash. On the gridiron, Willie was a flanker and a defensive back and sometimes a left-handed quarterback. In 1964, he was Grambling's top pass receiver.
Williams was born in Atlanta, Georgia which is still his home town. He is still working toward a Master's in physical education. He is one of the Giants' top golfers, too, and fires close to par most of the time. Willie is in business for himself during the off-season as the owner of a sporting goods store in Atlanta."

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1974 Profile: Brad Van Pelt

Linebacker
No. 10
Michigan State
"The No. 2 draft choice of the Giants in 1973 after an All-American career at Michigan State, Brad was plagued by nagging injuries all through his rookie year and consequently appeared in only five games. Initially, he reported to training camp with a foot injury and after overcoming that problem, suffered a series of deep groin pulls which inhibited his progress. Nonetheless, he has great potential as evidenced by his work with the special teams when he had the chance to play.
A unanimous All-American in college where he was a monster man defensive back, Brad also won the Maxwell Trophy his senior year. He had 14 career interceptions and returned two for touchdowns, kicked off, and had 84 tackles his senior year. Brad also lettered in basketball and in baseball and had a big bonus offer from the St. Louis Cardinals as a pitcher.
Brad was born in Owosso, Michigan and played all sports at Owosso High School before heading to Michigan State. He raises St. Bernard puppies, is a fine cribbage player and still lives in his hometown during the off-season."

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1974 Profile: Doug Van Horn

Offensive Tackle
No. 63
Ohio State
"Van Horn was Detroit's No. 4 draft selection for 1966, spent one year in the Army (1967) and then rejoined the Lions in 1968, only to be released in training camp. The Giants claimed Doug and assigned him to their minor league eleven for the rest of that year. Doug was brought up in 1969 and has been a regular since.
'Reggie,' as his teammates call him, rates as one of the top guards in the NFL and had an outstanding year in 1972 as a leader of one of the most outstanding offensive lines in the NFL, a line which helped the Giants finish No. 1 in offense in the NFC. Van Horn moved to tackle late in 1973 and produced still another fine job, and is now about to be moved permanently to the tackle position.
Van Horn had an outstanding career at Ohio State, where he was regarded as one of the top linemen in the Big Ten. He was named to the AP, UPI and Coaches' All-America teams in 1965.
Doug was born in Sedalia, Ohio and majored in marketing at Ohio State. He served six months in the Army Reserve in 1967.
He now works as a stockbroker with Stone-Webster in the off-season. Doug had knee surgery after the 1973 season but is expected to have a full recovery."

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1974 Profile: Bob Tucker

Tight End
No. 38
Bloomsburg State
"The Giants signed Tucker as a free agent in 1970 and he immediately beat out Aaron Thomas as the starting tight end. Bob caught 40 passes for 571 yards and five touchdowns that year and came very close to winning the NFL's Rookie of the Year award. In 1971, he became the first tight end in NFL history to take a receiving title when he caught 59 for 791 and four touchdowns. Additionally, he was the first Giant end to earn an individual title since 1935, when Tod Goodwin led the league.
Tucker came back with another great season in 1972, winning All-NFL honors for the first time, grabbing 55 passes for 764 yards. He also now has the club mark of catching passes in 45 consecutive games. In 1973, Tucker again led the club with 50 catches to move past the 200 mark and added five more touchdowns. Big, strong and a great runner, Bob had trials with the Eagles and Patriots and spent two seasons in the minor leagues with Lowell, Mass. and Pottstown, PA.
Bob set three NAIA records with Bloomsburg State in 1967- most receptions, highest single game yardage and most yardage in a season. As a two-way end he was named to the Little All-America team in 1967 but, strangely, no pro club took him in the draft.
Tucker was born in Hazelton, Pennsylvania and is of Tyrolean-Polish descent. His father is a construction foreman in Wilkes-Barre, PA. Bob was a top student in college and earned a degree in biology. He represents Walsh & Walsh Insurance Co. in between football seasons."

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1974 Profile: Dave Tipton

Defensive End
No. 71
Stanford
"Dave was the Giants' No. 4 draft pick in 1971, but before he had a chance to report to training camp he suffered a knee injury in the Coaches' All-American game and underwent surgery. He recovered sufficiently to be activated late in the season and turned in some fine efforts as a reserve defensive end. His weight had dropped to 215 after the operation but he was back up to 240 at the season's end.
In 1972 Dave limited duty at defensive end, but was a key man on the special team units. Last year he was again plagued by injuries, this time a shoulder separation, and appeared in only six games. Still, he's got fine potential.
Tipton was a defensive tackle at Stanford for two seasons after transferring from Gavilan Junior College and won All-Coast, All-Pacific Eight and second team All-American honors in his senior year. He starred in the Rose Bowl win over Ohio State and also was selected to play in the All-American Bowl in Tampa, Florida.
Dave was born in Hollister, California and was a fine all-around athlete at San Benito High School in that town. He still resides in his hometown."

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1974 Profile: Rocky Thompson

Running Back
No. 22
West Texas State
"The Giants' No. 1 draft choice for 1971, Rocky proved to be a versatile player, accounting for 1,209 yards of offense. Most of that came on kickoff returns as Rocky chalked up 947 yards on 36 returns for a 26.3 average to rank seventh in the NFC; one went for 93 yards and a touchdown against St. Louis. He also rushed for 177 yards on 54 carries for a 3.3 average and a touchdown and caught 16 passes for 85 yards.
In 1972, the Rock had another dazzling season in returns, showing a 28.3 average including a 92-yard touchdown against the Lions and a 75-yarder to set up a score against San Francisco. Last year, after having a solid preseason, Rocky suffered a vertebrae injury in the season opener and was lost for the entire year. He's fully recovered now.
Thompson was a standout track and football star at West Texas State, clocking 9.2 in the 100. He also won the British Empire 100-meter championship with a 10.1 clocking. In football, he rushed for 848 yards, a 4.8 average, and scored 12 touchdowns in his senior year. Thompson was named to play in the Senior Bowl, where he scored another touchdown.
He was born in Paget, Bermuda and attended high school in Chicago and in Yokohama, Japan, traveling with his father who was in the U.S. Air Force. Rocky still makes his home in his native Bermuda during the off-season."

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1974 Profile: Norm Snead

Quarterback
No. 16
Wake Forest
"The Giants got Snead in the Fran Tarkenton trade to Minnesota, along with four other players, and the veteran quarterback responded by winning the NFL passing championship in 1972, leading the club to an 8-6 record, a Pro Bowl spot for himself and an all-time Giant club record with a 60.3 passing percentage. Norm also was sacked only eight times all year- the lowest total for any regular quarterback in the entire NFL.
Last year, despite being hampered by knee and arm injuries, he had a 55.7 mark on 131 completions, hit seven touchdown throws and was dumped only nine times.
Snead was originally a No. 1 draft choice of the Washington Redskins in 1961 and spent three seasons as the 'Skins regular quarterback before being traded to the Philadelphia Eagles for Sonny Jurgensen in 1964. He was the Eagles' No. 1 man for seven years until dealt to the Vikings in 1971 prior to coming to the Giants. Snead's trip to the Pro Bowl this year was his third.
Norm was an All-American quarterback at Wake Forest from 1958-60, team MVP two seasons, team captain and played in the Senior Bowl, Blue-Grey Game, College All-Star game and Coaches' All-American games, winning MVP honors in the Senior Bowl game. He also played freshman basketball.
Snead was born in Halifax County, Virginia and starred at Warwick High School in Newport News, Virginia."

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1974 Profile: Eldridge Small

Cornerback
No. 18
Texas A & I
"Small was one of the Giants' two choices in the first round of the 1972 draft and was tried at both wide receiver and defensive back during his rookie season. He eventually settled into a reserve role as a cornerback. He also did duty with the special teams as he appeared in all 14 games, and had his big moment against the Redskins in Washington when he took a lateral on a kickoff return and raced 77 yards with it.
In 1973, Small continued as a reserve cornerback and return man until he was sidelined with a broken leg in November. He had 11 kickoff returns for 207 yards.
Eldridge was a three-year starter at Texas A & I playing both wide receiver and defensive back. He had 167 receptions for 2,547 yards and 20 touchdowns as a receiver and five interceptions as a defensive back. Eldridge was named to the Associated Press Little All-America team and the Coaches' All-American team in his senior year. He also played in the Senior Bowl on both offense and defense.
Eldridge was born in Houston, Texas and was a three-sport standout in football, basketball and track at Wheatley High School. He still makes Houston his off-season residence."

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1974 Profile: Andy Selfridge

Linebacker
No. 57
Virginia
"Drafted in the 13th round by the San Diego Chargers in 1972, he was released and obtained by the Buffalo Bills as a free agent that same season. Used primarily on special teams, Andy played in 13 games for the Bills in '72, had three kickoff returns for 36 yards and did a good job on those specialty units. He spent 1973 on the inactive list and was obtained by the Giants during this past off-season as a free agent.
Andy was a defensive tackle at Virginia and won All-Atlantic Coast honors two years in succession. He also played in the All-America Bowl game. He earned a B.A. degree in economics and a Master's degree in education.
Andy was born in Cleveland, Ohio and played his high school ball at Gilmour Academy in Gates Mills, Ohio. He has plans for a career in government after his playing days are concluded."

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1974 Profile: Jack Rizzo

Running Back
No. 34
Lehigh
"Rizzo was originally signed as a free agent by the Giants in 1972, played well in the preseason but was then released and moved on to the CFL. He also had a brief stay with the Cincinnati Bengals before returning to the Giants last year. Jack got into six games as a reserve and also returned four kickoffs for 86 yards. He's a tough, gritty performer who gives out 100 percent.
Jack was Lehigh's MVP in both 1970 and 1971 and won All-ECAC first team honors in '71. He holds several rushing records at Lehigh including most yards in a season (1,143); most points scored in a game (25) and a season (129); and most yards rushing in one game (313). Jack also lettered in track with 9.7 in the 100 and 21.8 in the 220.
Jack was born in Boston, Mass., went to Weston High School in Weston, Mass. and to Kimball Union in Meriden, New Hampshire. He has been a school teacher in the off-season and breeds Tennessee walking horses for a hobby in New Hampshire."

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