Defensive Tackle
No. 77
Colorado
"The Giants' coaches predict he'll be All-Pro within two years. 'Nobody can block him now,' says assistant Joe Galat.
Drafted No. 1 in 1976, Archer was one of 11 seniors taken in the first 10 rounds of that draft from the University of Colorado. With a humble college career, he was the least publicized player on his team, but once made 31 tackles in one game against Missouri.
Born in Whittier, California, he played fullback for one year in high school, but says he and his coach 'mutually agreed, to make him a defensive lineman. Troy never says much. He never has to, really."
-John Jeansonne, The Complete Handbook of Pro Football (1978 Edition)
"A strong, quick and determined player, Troy is an outstanding competitor, considered to be of future All-Pro calibre. He excels at getting to the ball carrier.
The Giants' first draft selection for 1976, he enjoyed a powerful rookie season for the club. Troy stepped in as a starter midway through the campaign and provided superb play. At season's end, he was named to the Pro Football Writers' Second Team All-Rookie squad and was Giants' rookie of the year.
Troy lists chess as one of his many interests."
-1978 Topps No. 492
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