Defensive Back
5th Round
Cal State-Northridge
"Rated highly for his potential by the Giants' West Coast scouts, 23-year-old Mel Wilson has the distinction of having won All-California Collegiate Athletic Association honors as both a linebacker and a defensive safety. Wilson earned four varsity letters in football, and in addition to linebacker and free safety played defensive end and running back early in his career.
A product of San Fernando High School where he was a teammate of Anthony Davis, Mel was also an outstanding basketball player and his agility and jumping ability contributed greatly to his play at free safety.
He had nine interceptions in his final two seasons, returning one 85 yards for a touchdown. Team captain and extremely active as a leader on campus, Mel has 4.6 speed in the 40 and also received fine gradings from the pro scouts for his hitting ability. The Giants plan to look at him as both a corner and a strong safety possibility.
Mel was born in Pacoima, California and still resides in his hometown."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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