Running Back
12th Round
Texas-Arlington
"Assistant coach John Symank, a former head coach at Texas-Arlington, recommended Simmons as the Giants' final choice as the club was seeking help and depth not only in the running department but in the areas of kickoff and punt returns as well. He has 4.6 and 4.7 clockings in the 40.
Simmons was hampered somewhat by injuries which required knee surgery after his junior season, but had a complete recovery and contributed mightily to his club during his senior campaign. Going into that senior season, Elmo had rushed for 1,105 yards on 224 carries for an exceptional 4.9 rushing average, with touchdown bursts of 56, 56 and 51 yards included. His biggest day came against the College of the Pacific when he rushed for 143 yards.
A native of Lancaster, Texas, Elmo was a three-sport letterman in high school in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
No comments:
Post a Comment