Linebacker
9th Round
Florida A & M
"Giant defensive coach Marty Schottenheimer personally scouted Mullens. Ken spent his career at Florida A & M as a defensive tackle and was rated the top defensive lineman of the Rattlers by his coaching staff. He racked up 138 solo tackles, 110 assists, seven fumble recoveries and 19 quarterback sacks for his three campaigns, and also produced a pair of blocked kicks.
Marty clocked Mullens in 4.8 for the 40, highly impressive for a 242-pounder, and other scouts who charted Ken's progress were high in their praise of his strength, speed, quickness, and most importantly, his toughness. All the reports were unanimous on his ability to react to the ball and deliver a powerful blow.
Mullens could well be the Harry Carson type- and the Giants would be fortunate to get another player like Carson. Harry was also a defensive lineman in college and successfully made the transition to linebacker.
Mullens hails from St. Petersburg, Fla., and earned letters in football and track at Gibbs High School in that city."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Monday, December 16, 2019
Sunday, December 15, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Otis Rodgers
Linebacker
8th Round
Iowa State
"The Giants' second pick in this round, from San Francisco, was used to select Iowa State's Rodgers, a hitter with outstanding speed for an outside linebacker. He began his collegiate career at Tampa University, then made the transfer to Iowa State and became an instant starter for the Cyclones.
When coaches at Iowa State talked about the oft-used phrase 'physical tools,' Rodgers' name was the first name. Extremely muscular, he's been timed in 4.8 for the 40 and used that speed to excel in his pass coverage duties, the ability to read quickly and to get back into pass coverage.
Otis was an all-around star at Robinson High School where he lettered in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
8th Round
Iowa State
"The Giants' second pick in this round, from San Francisco, was used to select Iowa State's Rodgers, a hitter with outstanding speed for an outside linebacker. He began his collegiate career at Tampa University, then made the transfer to Iowa State and became an instant starter for the Cyclones.
When coaches at Iowa State talked about the oft-used phrase 'physical tools,' Rodgers' name was the first name. Extremely muscular, he's been timed in 4.8 for the 40 and used that speed to excel in his pass coverage duties, the ability to read quickly and to get back into pass coverage.
Otis was an all-around star at Robinson High School where he lettered in football, track and basketball."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Saturday, December 14, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bill Rice
Defensive Tackle
8th Round
BYU
"Bill played for three seasons in a pro 4-3 defensive setup at BYU, and all of the reports on him were conclusive insofar as tenacity was concerned. 'Very tough and very aggressive,' said the reports, and that's an attribute that can't be taught.
Scout Jerry Shay is convinced that Rice has outstanding potential and that with solid work can develop into a fine player. Other reports on Rice indicate that he has exceptional strength at the point, that he reacts to the ball very well and has the ability to fight off the double-team block. He hustles all the time and tackles extremely well. The consensus is that he could be a pleasant addition.
Bill hails from Provo, Utah."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
8th Round
BYU
"Bill played for three seasons in a pro 4-3 defensive setup at BYU, and all of the reports on him were conclusive insofar as tenacity was concerned. 'Very tough and very aggressive,' said the reports, and that's an attribute that can't be taught.
Scout Jerry Shay is convinced that Rice has outstanding potential and that with solid work can develop into a fine player. Other reports on Rice indicate that he has exceptional strength at the point, that he reacts to the ball very well and has the ability to fight off the double-team block. He hustles all the time and tackles extremely well. The consensus is that he could be a pleasant addition.
Bill hails from Provo, Utah."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, December 8, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Al Dixon
Tight End
7th Round
Iowa State
"Dixon is the all-around athlete that coaches love to acquire. At 6-5 and 220 pounds, he has outstanding size and his 4.8 speed in the 40 is equally impressive for a big man. As a sophomore, Dixon worked at wide receiver, then switched over to tight end for his final two campaigns.
He was considered one of the Big Eight's stellar all-around performers after he added varsity basketball to his endeavors and promptly became a dominant force on the hoop unit. Al had an especially strong game against tough Kansas State with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Prior to making the varsity basketball squad, he spent one season on the jayvee unit and averaged 25.1 per game.
The 23-year-old Dixon became the first player at East St. Louis High School to win All-State first team honors in two sports- football and basketball- and his high school coach, Cornelius Perry, called Al 'the best all-around athlete we've ever had here.' "
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
7th Round
Iowa State
"Dixon is the all-around athlete that coaches love to acquire. At 6-5 and 220 pounds, he has outstanding size and his 4.8 speed in the 40 is equally impressive for a big man. As a sophomore, Dixon worked at wide receiver, then switched over to tight end for his final two campaigns.
He was considered one of the Big Eight's stellar all-around performers after he added varsity basketball to his endeavors and promptly became a dominant force on the hoop unit. Al had an especially strong game against tough Kansas State with 14 points and 15 rebounds. Prior to making the varsity basketball squad, he spent one season on the jayvee unit and averaged 25.1 per game.
The 23-year-old Dixon became the first player at East St. Louis High School to win All-State first team honors in two sports- football and basketball- and his high school coach, Cornelius Perry, called Al 'the best all-around athlete we've ever had here.' "
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Friday, December 6, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Emery Moorehead
Wide Receiver
6th Round
Colorado
"With outstanding versatility, Emery has 4.5 speed and was used as both a running back and flanker at Colorado while earning the title of 'most underrated player at Colorado.' He has sure hands and was rated as a top blocker as well. He's used on kickoff returns, too. The pro-style offense used at Colorado should have prepared him well for his transition to pro football.
Moorehead had 35 pass catches for 604 yards in his final two seasons and his rushing average was 4.1 in spot roles. An All-State football player at Evanston (IL) High School, he also starred in basketball and track.
A radio-TV major at Colorado, Emery worked for the campus TV station as an announcer-producer and has also interned at a Denver TV station during the summer."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
6th Round
Colorado
"With outstanding versatility, Emery has 4.5 speed and was used as both a running back and flanker at Colorado while earning the title of 'most underrated player at Colorado.' He has sure hands and was rated as a top blocker as well. He's used on kickoff returns, too. The pro-style offense used at Colorado should have prepared him well for his transition to pro football.
Moorehead had 35 pass catches for 604 yards in his final two seasons and his rushing average was 4.1 in spot roles. An All-State football player at Evanston (IL) High School, he also starred in basketball and track.
A radio-TV major at Colorado, Emery worked for the campus TV station as an announcer-producer and has also interned at a Denver TV station during the summer."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Tuesday, December 3, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Bob Jordan
Offensive Tackle
6th Round
Memphis State
"At the start of the fourth round of the draft, the Giants were looking for an offensive tackle and were undecided between Oklahoma's Mike Vaughan and Memphis State's Bob Jordan ... and eventually opted for Vaughan. When Jordan was still available in the sixth round, John McVay and his staff were quick to select the big and rugged pass-blocker who had been personally scouted by offensive line coach Jay Fry.
A three-year starter at Memphis State, Jordan received solid ratings from the scouting combines for his agility- the quick feet and 'skating' ability often mentioned when offensive tackle prospects are discussed. He also demonstrated fine leadership qualities throughout his career in college.
Bob lettered in both football and track at Antioch High School in his hometown of Antioch, Tennessee and won a state championship in the discus throw."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
6th Round
Memphis State
"At the start of the fourth round of the draft, the Giants were looking for an offensive tackle and were undecided between Oklahoma's Mike Vaughan and Memphis State's Bob Jordan ... and eventually opted for Vaughan. When Jordan was still available in the sixth round, John McVay and his staff were quick to select the big and rugged pass-blocker who had been personally scouted by offensive line coach Jay Fry.
A three-year starter at Memphis State, Jordan received solid ratings from the scouting combines for his agility- the quick feet and 'skating' ability often mentioned when offensive tackle prospects are discussed. He also demonstrated fine leadership qualities throughout his career in college.
Bob lettered in both football and track at Antioch High School in his hometown of Antioch, Tennessee and won a state championship in the discus throw."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
Sunday, December 1, 2019
1977 Rookie Profile: Randy Dean
Quarterback
5th Round
Northwestern
"Versatility is the trademark of Randy Dean, Northwestern's MVP in 1976 when he completed 87 of 177 for 1,384 yards and eight touchdowns and was named to play in the East-West Shrine Game. A 'walk on' player, Randy was an All-Academic Big 10 choice with a 3.89 average in industrial engineering. He also lettered in basketball and was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic handball team. For additional honors, Dean was named as one of the top five NCAA senior student-athletes of 1976.
He finished fifth in Northwestern total career offense with 2,860 yards in just two seasons of play. Dean's two-year passing stats were 188 completions in 374 attempts for 2,699 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed for 177 yards in his senior season and as the Wildcat punter, averaged 42.5 as a junior to rank 13th in the country. In both of his seasons, he led Northwestern in minutes played, and in addition to his all-around play and punting ability, he also doubled as the holder for all conversion and field goal attempts.
Randy hails from Whitefish, Wisconsin and is from an athletic family- his twin brother Rob was a wide receiver at Northwestern and his father, Ross, was a Big 10 official for 29 years."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
5th Round
Northwestern
"Versatility is the trademark of Randy Dean, Northwestern's MVP in 1976 when he completed 87 of 177 for 1,384 yards and eight touchdowns and was named to play in the East-West Shrine Game. A 'walk on' player, Randy was an All-Academic Big 10 choice with a 3.89 average in industrial engineering. He also lettered in basketball and was a member of the 1976 U.S. Olympic handball team. For additional honors, Dean was named as one of the top five NCAA senior student-athletes of 1976.
He finished fifth in Northwestern total career offense with 2,860 yards in just two seasons of play. Dean's two-year passing stats were 188 completions in 374 attempts for 2,699 yards and 11 touchdowns. He also rushed for 177 yards in his senior season and as the Wildcat punter, averaged 42.5 as a junior to rank 13th in the country. In both of his seasons, he led Northwestern in minutes played, and in addition to his all-around play and punting ability, he also doubled as the holder for all conversion and field goal attempts.
Randy hails from Whitefish, Wisconsin and is from an athletic family- his twin brother Rob was a wide receiver at Northwestern and his father, Ross, was a Big 10 official for 29 years."
-1977 New York Giants Media Guide
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