David Knight - #82 - WR - William & Mary - Profile

PRO: Came back as starter last year after missing most of the 1975 season following knee surgery ... stats dropped off from his sophomore season when he was second on the club in receptions to Jerome Barkum with 40 for 579 yards, 14.5 avg. and four TDs ... started 13 games last year and wound up with 20 catches for 403 yards, a 20.2 avg. and two TDs ... most catches in 1976 were five against Colts ... had his longest career reception with 44-yard TD at Baltimore ...best day in pros was in 1974 with seven catches for 117 yards at Baltimore ... career totals show 66 receptions for 1060 yards, 16.1 avg. and seven TDs ... has outstanding hands and mns precise patterns ... doesn't possess burning speed.

COLLEGE: Won AP All-East honors and was two-time All-Southern Conference ... caught 133 passes for 1995 yards, nine TDs for career ...played in East-West and North South games and coaches' All-America Game ... played in 1971 Tangerine Bowl.

PERSONAL: Single ... B.S. in business administration ... bright and articulate ... idolized Fred Biletnikoff during early career ... born in Trieste, Italy ... makes off-season home in Mechanicsburg, Pa ....

Hometown: Alexandria, Va.

From 1977 Jets yearbook.