Running Back
No. 25
Michigan
"The 4th round pick in 1976, the erstwhile Michigan All-American proved to be a valuable all-purpose performer in his rookie season. Working as a swingman at halfback, Bell had 233 yards rushing for a 3.5 average, caught 25 passes for another 198 yards and added 352 yards on kickoff returns.
Bell scored a pair of touchdowns in the 28-16 victory over Seattle and came back a week later to lead the club with 73 yards on 15 carries in the 24-10 upset over Detroit. In a preseason game against the Packers, he scored the winning touchdown with an 11-yard sweep with just 40 seconds left to play in the game.
He should be a contender for considerably more action in 1977 with that good rookie year behind him.
Gordon had an outstanding senior season at Michigan, winning All-American and All-Big 10 honors as he rushed for 1,335 yards and an average of 122 yards per game- the eighth-best total in the country. He also finished eighth in the Heisman Trophy voting that season. He played in the Japan Bowl after his senior season. As a junior, Gordon averaged 6.0 per carry en route to a season total of 1,072 yards and in three seasons totaled 2,882 yards and 28 touchdowns.
Gordon was born in Troy, Ohio and was an all-around high school star in football, basketball and track in his hometown, where he still resides. He lists fishing and reading as his principal hobbies."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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