Cornerback
17th Round
Vanderbilt
"Being picked on the 17th round is not all that unlucky. Both of the Giants' last-round picks the past two years (Steve Cosby in 1974 and Rondy Colbert in 1975) made the 43-man roster. Steve has just as good a chance.
Twice All-Southeast Conference as a defensive back, Steve earned a reputation as a solid hitter with fine potential. Also a letterman in track with times of 4.6 in the 40 and 9.8 in the 100, he did double duty as a punt and kickoff return man and could get a try with the Giants in that area as well.
Steve was born in Lexington, Kentucky and played his high school sports at Ashland High School in Ashland, Kentucky, where he still lives."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, February 19, 2017
Thursday, February 9, 2017
1976 Rookie Profile: Dave Lawson
Place Kicker
16th Round
Air Force
"A powerful All-American place kicker- the most prolific field goal kicker in NCAA history- who lasted until the 16th round because of uncertainty as to his immediate availability due to Air Force requirements. Nonetheless, the Giants feel Lawson is a valuable addition no matter what those requirements might be.
All-American in both 1974 and 1975, Lawson's kicking feats at the Air Force Academy are legendary. He booted 50 field goals, an all-time NCAA career record, and his 19 field goals in 1974 is also a one-season NCAA mark. His career point total is also an all-time NCAA record.
Dave kicked a 62-yard field goal against Iowa State, a 60-yard field goal against Colorado and even booted a 69-yard field goal in a practice scrimmage! His kickoffs sailed into and beyond end zones.
He was an outstanding all-around athlete who was also a starting defensive player for three seasons at Air Force, as both a middle guard and a linebacker. He also lettered in baseball and in track as a javelin thrower, and was the heavyweight intramural boxing champion via a knockout.
Dave was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and still resides in his hometown. His dad, Bob, was a college athlete also, winning football and track letters at Ottawa University in Kansas."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
16th Round
Air Force
"A powerful All-American place kicker- the most prolific field goal kicker in NCAA history- who lasted until the 16th round because of uncertainty as to his immediate availability due to Air Force requirements. Nonetheless, the Giants feel Lawson is a valuable addition no matter what those requirements might be.
All-American in both 1974 and 1975, Lawson's kicking feats at the Air Force Academy are legendary. He booted 50 field goals, an all-time NCAA career record, and his 19 field goals in 1974 is also a one-season NCAA mark. His career point total is also an all-time NCAA record.
Dave kicked a 62-yard field goal against Iowa State, a 60-yard field goal against Colorado and even booted a 69-yard field goal in a practice scrimmage! His kickoffs sailed into and beyond end zones.
He was an outstanding all-around athlete who was also a starting defensive player for three seasons at Air Force, as both a middle guard and a linebacker. He also lettered in baseball and in track as a javelin thrower, and was the heavyweight intramural boxing champion via a knockout.
Dave was born in Shawnee Mission, Kansas and still resides in his hometown. His dad, Bob, was a college athlete also, winning football and track letters at Ottawa University in Kansas."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, February 4, 2017
1976 Rookie Profile: Eddie Morgan
Defensive Tackle
15th Round
Arknasas State
"Consistency of performance is the best way to describe Arkansas State's Eddie Morgan, a tough, strong young man who led ASU in tackles, quarterback sacks and fumble recoveries in each of his three seasons at that school. A dedicated weightlifter who built himself up from 180 pounds in his senior year in high school to the 240-pound range in college, Eddie was rated as the strongest man on the Arkansas State squad.
Pro scouts feel that Morgan has the size and strength to play in the NFL, but that he must work some on improving his quickness off the ball. Nonetheless, he's a hitter and a hustler and if determination means anything, then Morgan could well have some fine potential when he reports to training camp in the summer.
Eddie was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, played his high school football there and still lives in his hometown."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
15th Round
Arknasas State
"Consistency of performance is the best way to describe Arkansas State's Eddie Morgan, a tough, strong young man who led ASU in tackles, quarterback sacks and fumble recoveries in each of his three seasons at that school. A dedicated weightlifter who built himself up from 180 pounds in his senior year in high school to the 240-pound range in college, Eddie was rated as the strongest man on the Arkansas State squad.
Pro scouts feel that Morgan has the size and strength to play in the NFL, but that he must work some on improving his quickness off the ball. Nonetheless, he's a hitter and a hustler and if determination means anything, then Morgan could well have some fine potential when he reports to training camp in the summer.
Eddie was born in West Memphis, Arkansas, played his high school football there and still lives in his hometown."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, January 22, 2017
1976 Rookie: Jerry Mulane
Linebacker
14th Round
Lehigh
"Here's a rangy, fine all-around athlete who was the defensive captain at Lehigh in his senior season and proved to be a spirited leader, an excellent special teams leader and a solid linebacker prospect. Blessed with fine size [6-4, 230], agility and good quickness for that size (4.9 in the 40), he earned varsity letters for three seasons with the Engineers and was named team defensive MVP for the past two years as well. Jerry is the type of player that all clubs like to get a good look at- particularly because of his size, speed and potential.
Born in New City, New York, Jerry played his high school sports at Clarkstown High School in Rockland County."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
14th Round
Lehigh
"Here's a rangy, fine all-around athlete who was the defensive captain at Lehigh in his senior season and proved to be a spirited leader, an excellent special teams leader and a solid linebacker prospect. Blessed with fine size [6-4, 230], agility and good quickness for that size (4.9 in the 40), he earned varsity letters for three seasons with the Engineers and was named team defensive MVP for the past two years as well. Jerry is the type of player that all clubs like to get a good look at- particularly because of his size, speed and potential.
Born in New City, New York, Jerry played his high school sports at Clarkstown High School in Rockland County."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, January 16, 2017
1976 Rookie Profile: Rick Caswell
Cornerback-Kick Returner
13th Round
Western Kentucky
"Caswell is a tough little defensive back whose 4.5 speed in the 40 stamps him as a candidate for kickoff and punt return employment with the Giants. Assistant coach Ed Rutlegdge is familiar with some of Caswell's feats which included three touchdowns on punt returns in 1975, all more than 70 yards in distance, including a 75-yard touchdown return against New Hampshire in the Rice Bowl.
He has also found the end zone with pass interceptions, scoring twice with pilfered throws, including a 56-yarder against Eastern Kentucky in his junior year which resulted which resulted in a 36-34 win for his club. Rick had 14 career interceptions, leading Western Kentucky in that department in both 1974 and 1975.
A native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Rick was an all-around athlete at Elizabethtown High School, lists golf as his favorite hobby and wants to be a football coach someday."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
13th Round
Western Kentucky
"Caswell is a tough little defensive back whose 4.5 speed in the 40 stamps him as a candidate for kickoff and punt return employment with the Giants. Assistant coach Ed Rutlegdge is familiar with some of Caswell's feats which included three touchdowns on punt returns in 1975, all more than 70 yards in distance, including a 75-yard touchdown return against New Hampshire in the Rice Bowl.
He has also found the end zone with pass interceptions, scoring twice with pilfered throws, including a 56-yarder against Eastern Kentucky in his junior year which resulted which resulted in a 36-34 win for his club. Rick had 14 career interceptions, leading Western Kentucky in that department in both 1974 and 1975.
A native of Elizabethtown, Kentucky, Rick was an all-around athlete at Elizabethtown High School, lists golf as his favorite hobby and wants to be a football coach someday."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, January 10, 2017
1976 Rookie Profile: Jerry Golsteyn
Quarterback
Northern Illinois
12th Round
"Giants scout Roosevelt Brown liked what he saw of Golsteyn on several occasions this past season, citing Jerry's size, set up, strong arm and potential. A rangy 6-4, Jerry was a three-season starter at Northern Illinois and compares favorably with his school's George Bork, a Little-All American several campaigns ago. Named offensive captain in both 1974 and 1975, he had any number of stellar afternoons, including an 11-of-16 for 143 yards against Marshall College.
Though Northern Illinois did not make great use of the pro sets on offense, Golsteyn nonetheless has fine gradings on his quickness in setting up and his instant release. He's equally adept at going deep with his strong arm or pin-pointing shorter passes. Jerry has 4.8 speed in the 40 and made good use of that speed as a running quarterback in a run-oriented offense.
Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, Golsteyn was an All-State quarterback at Central High School in his hometown, setting school passing records en route. He also lettered in basketball and set the school season rebound record. Jerry still lives in West Allis."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Northern Illinois
12th Round
"Giants scout Roosevelt Brown liked what he saw of Golsteyn on several occasions this past season, citing Jerry's size, set up, strong arm and potential. A rangy 6-4, Jerry was a three-season starter at Northern Illinois and compares favorably with his school's George Bork, a Little-All American several campaigns ago. Named offensive captain in both 1974 and 1975, he had any number of stellar afternoons, including an 11-of-16 for 143 yards against Marshall College.
Though Northern Illinois did not make great use of the pro sets on offense, Golsteyn nonetheless has fine gradings on his quickness in setting up and his instant release. He's equally adept at going deep with his strong arm or pin-pointing shorter passes. Jerry has 4.8 speed in the 40 and made good use of that speed as a running quarterback in a run-oriented offense.
Born in West Allis, Wisconsin, Golsteyn was an All-State quarterback at Central High School in his hometown, setting school passing records en route. He also lettered in basketball and set the school season rebound record. Jerry still lives in West Allis."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, January 8, 2017
1976 Rookie Profile: Craig Brantley
Wide Receiver
11th Round
Clemson
"The quarterbacks didn't throw a heck of a lot of passes to Craig Brantley over the past three seasons, but when they did- it was Voom, Zoom, Six Points. A product of Charlotte, North Carolina, Craig had but three receptions as a sophomore for a total of 128 yards, just two catches his junior year that went for 97 and 55-yard touchdowns, and then had a good senior year with 22 for 475 yards, including touchdown bursts of 80, 78 and 55 yards. Overall, the three-year total showed 27 catches for 755 yards and a 27.9 average-per-catch number ... and his six career touchdown catches averaged 69.6 yards per score.
Clemson people point out that the forward pass wasn't overworked there, but when the Tigers needed six points from anywhere on the field, Brantley did his number. Clocked consistently in 4.4 and 4.5 for the 40, Craig still lives in Charlotte where he was born."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
11th Round
Clemson
"The quarterbacks didn't throw a heck of a lot of passes to Craig Brantley over the past three seasons, but when they did- it was Voom, Zoom, Six Points. A product of Charlotte, North Carolina, Craig had but three receptions as a sophomore for a total of 128 yards, just two catches his junior year that went for 97 and 55-yard touchdowns, and then had a good senior year with 22 for 475 yards, including touchdown bursts of 80, 78 and 55 yards. Overall, the three-year total showed 27 catches for 755 yards and a 27.9 average-per-catch number ... and his six career touchdown catches averaged 69.6 yards per score.
Clemson people point out that the forward pass wasn't overworked there, but when the Tigers needed six points from anywhere on the field, Brantley did his number. Clocked consistently in 4.4 and 4.5 for the 40, Craig still lives in Charlotte where he was born."
-1976 New York Giants Media Guide
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