1 PYNE, JIM |
Detroit |
C |
6-2 |
297 |
11/23/71 |
5 |
Virginia Tech |
Signed with Lions as unrestricted free agent in 1998 and started all 16 games at center Played first four pro seasons with Tampa Bay, starting at guard from 1995-97. Also saw time as long snapper. Helped meld Bucs rushing game, which resulted in Pro Bowl berths for RBs Warrick Dunn and Mike Alstott in 97 Four-year starter in college, where he did not allow a quarterback pressure in 2,194 plays from scrimmage. First-team All-America and All-Big East selection his senior year, was also semi-finalist for both Outland and Lombardi Trophies Part of only three-generation NFL family in history as father, George III, played for Boston Patriots in 1965 while grandfather, George II, was with Providence Steam Roller in 1931-32.
2 MC CORMACK, HURVIN | Dallas |
DE |
6-5 |
284 |
4/6/72 |
5 |
Indiana |
Started one of 16 games in which he appeared this past season. Registered 22 tackles, five sacks and one fumble recovery on the year. Top game came at Washington (10/4) when he had three tackles, including two quarterback sacks Earned Super Bowl XXX ring as member of 95 Cowboys when he played in all but one regular-season game . Three-year starter in college who earned back-to-back All-Big Ten honors following junior and senior seasons. Registered five sacks as senior.
3 REHBERG, SCOTT |
N.E. |
T |
6-8 |
330 |
11/17/73 |
2 |
Central Michigan |
Saw action in two games in 1998...Appeared in six games during rookie year of 97...Was consensus All-Mid American Conference selection as senior in 96. Largest player to ever wear a Chippewa uniform at Central Michigan... Maintained 3.35 GPA to earn Scholar Athlete of Year award in 96.
4 GIBSON, DAMON |
Cinn. |
WR |
5-9 |
184 |
2/25/75 |
1 |
Iowa |
Split time as wide receiver and kick returner in first season. Had 19 catches for 258 yards (13.6) and three touchdowns, including career-best 76-yard score at Tennessee (10/18). Saved best performance for Denver Broncos (11/1), hauling in three receptions for 66 yards and touchdown. Also returned 27 punts for 218 yards (8.1), including 65-yard touchdown. In addition, returned 17 kickoffs for 372 yards (21.9) Led 97 Iowa squad with 22.9 yards per catch, and finished second on team with 26 catches for 595 yards and four scores.
5 GORDON, STEVE |
S.F. |
C |
6-3 |
288 |
4-15-69 |
2 |
California |
Saw action in 13 games in 1998 while starting one Originally selected by New England in 10th round in '92 Participated in 49ers training camps from 1995-97, making it to final cuts in each camp Four-year letter winner and three-year starter at California. Named second-team All-PAC 10 as senior.
6 SALEH, TAREK |
Carolina |
LB |
6-1 |
240 |
11/7/74 |
2 |
Wisconsin |
Played in 11 games this past season, making one start and posting seven tackles. Also returned kickoff eight yards Appeared in three contests as rookie, recording first NFL sack in season finale vs. St. Louis on 12/20 Two-time All-Big Ten choice junior and senior years. Registered school-record 33 sacks, while tying Badgers mark for most tackles behind line of scrimmage with 57. Selected as teams defensive captain during senior campaign.
7 BUCKEY, JEFF |
Miami |
G |
6-5 |
305 |
8/7/74 |
3 |
Stanford |
Played in seven games in 98 Has played in 38 games, and started 13 in career...Started at left guard in Dolphins 17-3 Wild Card playoff loss at New England, 12/28/97...Named first team All-Pac 10 as senior left tackle at Stanford...Chosen first team high school All-America by USA Today and Superprep magazine.
8 KYLE, JASON |
Seattle |
LB |
6-3 |
242 |
5/12/72 |
4 |
Arizona State |
Saw action in all 16 games in '98, making five tackles In 96, played in 16 games and was third on Seahawks with 17 special teams tackles Three-year letterman and two-year starter for Sun Devils. Finished collegiate career with 204 tackles, 12 tackles for loss, four sacks and two interceptions.
9 MANUEL, ROD |
Pittsburgh |
DE |
6-5 |
295 |
10/8/74 |
2 |
Oklahoma |
Saw action in two games in 1998, recording one tackle Ended college career with 112 tackles in two seasons as defensive starter. Finished fourth on Sooners with 91 tackles (45 solo) as senior. Had five sacks for minus-25 yards and 10 stops for losses of 26 yards Was an All-State and Dallas Morning News Top 100 selection as linebacker during senior year at Western Hills High in Forth Worth, Texas.
10 -- JONES, LENOY |
Tenn. |
LB |
6-1 |
228 |
9/25/74 |
3 |
Texas Christian |
Appeared in nine games in '98 and had five tackles Collected career-high 26 tackles, along with five passes defensed, one forced fumble and sack in 97. Broke up a Troy Aikman pass with six minutes remaining on fourth-and-four at the Oilers 15 to help preserve win at Dallas on 11/27 First-Team All-Southern Conference choice his senior year at TCU.
11 -- MC TYER, TIM |
PHILA. |
CB |
5-11 |
181 |
12/14/75 |
2 |
Brigham Young |
Appeared in all 16 games with one start in 1998. Had 32 solo tackles, a fumble recovery and interception. Saw action in 10 games in '97 mostly on special teams where he made eight tackles Earned All-Western Athletic Conference honors as senior at BYU.
12 -- ALEXANDER, ELIJAH | Ind. | LB | 6-2 | 237 | 8/2/70 | 7 | Kansas St. |
Played in 13 games in 1998, starting nine. Tied for fifth on Colts in total tackles (75, 49 solo). Also added an interception (12-yard return), three forced fumbles and two recovered fumbles Ranked third on Colts in 97 in total tackles (91) and solo tackles (49). Had an interception and sack for a loss of 12 yards. Added seven total tackles, four solo, and two pressures in playoffs Originally a 10th-round choice of Tampa Bay in 92, played from 1993-95 with Denver Earned All-Big Eight honors at Kansas State and was chosen team captain while starting every game at DE as senior.
13 -- SWANSON, PETE | Kansas City |
T |
6-5 |
307 |
3/26/74 |
1 |
Stanford |
Did not see any action in 1998...Former collegiate nose tackle who spent season developing skills on offensive side of ball...Spent 97 on practice squad as offensive tackle...Was two-time NCAA indoor track champion in shot put and 35-pound weight throw.
14 -- WILLIAMS, GEROME | San Diego |
S |
6-2 |
210 |
7/9/73 |
2 |
Houston |
Appeared in 16 games in 1998, posting 12 tackles (10 solo) In 97 rookie season, played in six games on special teams and in Chargers' dime package. Finished year with four tackles on defense and three on special teams First team All-Southwest Conference pick in '95 at Houston. Four-year starter as safety for Cougars and finished career with 324 total tackles.
15 -- FORBES, MARLON |
Chicago |
S |
6-1 |
215 |
12/25/71 |
3 |
Penn St. |
Originally signed as undrafted free agent in 95, Forbes started two of 16 games he played in 1998, making 22 tackles Appeared in all 16 games previous season, recording career-high 28 tackles and five pass break-ups. Also finished fifth on special teams with 12 tackles Played 15 games on special teams as rookie A walk-on at Penn State Attended school on Navy ROTC scholarship. Completed collegiate career with 75 stops, two interceptions and fumble recovery.
16 -- ARMOUR, JUSTIN |
Denver |
WR |
6-4 |
209 |
1/1/73 |
4 |
Stanford |
Appeared in seven games in '98 and caught one pass for 23 yards In rookie season (1995) with Buffalo, played in 15 games and made eight starts, ranking fourth on team with 26 receptions for 300 yards (11.6 avg.) and three TDs Set a Stanford record with 2,482 receiving yards in his career. His 20 touchdown catches were second on Stanfords all-time list. Was All-PAC-10 honorable mention in '92 after recording a team-high seven TD receptions.
17 -- WIGGINS, PAUL | Washington |
T |
6-3 |
305 |
8/17/73 |
2 |
Oregon |
Appeared in one game in 1998 Played in one regular-season game in '97 at right tackle Was named Oregons lineman of year by the Oregon Club of Portland in junior and senior years. Started every game at left tackle in final season, posting 80 knockdowns while grading 85% for blocking consistency. Was second-team All-PAC 10 as junior.
18 -- BUTLER, DUANE |
Minn. |
S |
6-1 |
203 |
11/29/73 |
2 |
Illinois St. |
Played in 14 games and saw action in both the NFC Divisional playoff and NFC Championship Game for the Vikings...Finished 1997 with seven total special teams tackles...Ended college career fifth in Illinois State history in tackles with 332, just six shy of the school mark for defensive backs. Earned first-team All-Gateway Conference in 96.
19 -- BROCK, FRED |
Arizona |
WR |
5-11 |
181 |
11/15/74 |
3 |
S. Miss. |
Appeared in 12 games in 98, recording two catches for 12 yards After spending rookie year on practice squad, debuted in 97, catching one pass in two games while splitting time between active, inactive, and practice squad status Doubled as receiver and kick returner in college, where he grabbed 59 receptions for 1,362 yards and 11 touchdowns in four seasons.
20 -- BLACKWELL, KORY | NY Giants |
CB |
5-11 |
185 |
8/3/72 |
1 |
Mass. |
Played in five games for New York in 1998. Credited with two special teams tackles vs. Washington in season opening 31-24 win, 9/6...Was allocated to the NFL Europe League Scottish Claymores in 98 Had two tackles for Giants in 1997 preseason before being waived. Signed to 53-man roster before playoff game vs. Minnesota, 12/27/97, but was inactive.
21 -- DEVINE, KEVIN |
Jax. |
CB |
5-9 |
179 |
12/11/74 |
2 |
California |
Contributed two tackles and an interception in five games in 1998...One of only two undrafted rookies to make Jaguars 97 opening day roster. Totaled eight tackles and two pass deflections on defense and nine tackles on special teams. Saw action on special teams during Wild Card playoff at Denver, 12/27/97 Earned All-America honors and was named the No. 1 cornerback prospect in the country by Superprep magazine as high school senior.
22 -- JACKSON, RAY |
Buffalo |
CB |
5-10 |
189 |
2/17/73 |
3 |
Colorado St. |
Appeared in 14 games, making 18 tackles and grabbing two interceptions in past season In sophomore campaign, saw action in nine games, mostly on special teams Selected by Bills in fifth round of 96 draft Finished his college stint at Colorado State as schools all-time leader in interceptions with 18, which ranks third in WAC history. Earned first-team All-WAC honors in 95.
23 -- BUNDREN, JIM |
N.Y. Jets |
G |
6-3 |
303 |
10/6/74 |
1 |
Clemson |
Claimed off waivers by Jets from Miami on 8/31/98...Making switch from college tackle to guard on NFL level...Was four-year starter at Clemson. Earned second-team All America honors as senior by Football News and received third-team honors from both Associated Press and Sporting News. Named first team All-ACC as junior. Started at LT for the Tigers as freshman.
24 -- CAVIL, BEN |
Balt. |
G |
6-2 |
310 |
1/31/72 |
2 |
Okla. |
Started six games in 1998 after starting eight contests his rookie season Originally signed by San Diego in 95, then spent year on Philadelphia practice squad Was second-team All-Big Eight selection in college. Squatted team-high 850 pounds at OU.
25 -- BLAIR, MICHAEL |
G.B. |
RB |
5-11 |
245 |
11/26/74 |
1 |
Ball State |
Opened season with Cincinnati before being picked up by Green Bay, where he appeared in 11 games. Had one rush and one reception for Cincinnati. Tallied two rushes and two receptions for Packers Finished four-year stint at Ball State as schools second-ranked rusher with 3,051 yards on 668 carries (4.6 avg.) Compiled school-record 31 touchdowns in addition to 92 receptions for 889 yards and six touchdowns. His 37 total touchdowns are a school career record. Started 41 of 44 possible games and earned All-MAC his senior year.
26 -- ANDERSON, ANTONIO | Dallas |
DT |
6-6 |
318 |
6/4/73 |
2 |
Syracuse |
Played in five games, in addition to Wild Card game vs. Arizona, this season As the Cowboys fourth-round pick (101st overall) in 1997, enjoyed successful rookie year. Played in all 16 contests, starting in five. Made 40 tackles, including two sacks, most by a Dallas rookie since 1991 Capped his senior year at Syracuse with 45 tackles and four sacks. One of 14 children.
27 BOBO, ORLANDO |
Minn. |
G |
6-3 |
299 |
2/9/74 |
2 |
NE Lou. |
Saw action in four games in 1998 for Vikings...In 1997, Minnesota was 4-2 in games he played...Earned first-team All-Independent honors at East Mississippi Community College and was rated one of top eight junior college linemen.
28 -- WILLIAMS, JAMES | S. F. |
LB |
6-0 |
246 |
10/10/68 |
8 |
Mississippi State |
Played in 15 games in 1998, making 13 tackles (12 solo). Also saw action in both Wild Card and Divisional playoffs games In '97, had career-high four special teams tackles at Atlanta (10/19). Matched that with four special teams stops following week at New Orleans Racked up career-high 15 tackles and one forced fumble against Houston (9/3) in '95 Earned NFC Defensive Player of Week honors in '94 after scoring first NFL touchdown with 33-yard interception return against New York Giants (10/2).
29 -- MILANOVICH, SCOTT | T. B. |
QB |
6-3 |
220 |
1/25/73 |
3 |
Maryland |
Completed two of three attempts for nine yards in 1996 in only NFL action Finished career as Maryland's all-time leading passer, breaking Boomer Esiason's marks with 650 completions in 982 attempts (66.2) for 7,301 yards and 49 touchdowns Career TD total ranks in top 10 all-time in ACC history.
30 -- STOKES, ERIC |
Seattle |
S |
5-11 |
200 |
12/18/73 |
2 |
Nebraska |
Appeared in four games in 1998 Played primarily on special teams in '97, making eight total stops including three tackles inside 20 (tied for second on team). Recorded three tackles in season finale vs. San Francisco on 12/21 Finished college career with 115 tackles, three interceptions and 10 passes defensed in 48 games, with 15 starts.
31 -- MOORE, RONALD |
Miami |
RB |
5-10 |
220 |
1/26/70 |
6 |
Pittsburgh St. |
Started one game in 1998, rushing for 12 yards on four carries with one catch for a yard...Career totals include 620 carries for 2,198 rushing yards and 14 touchdowns...Led Arizona with 1,018 yards rushing as rookie in 93. Was named to All-Madden team that year. Scored four touchdowns vs. LA Rams on 12/5, becoming fifth rookie in NFL history to accomplish feat in a game.
32 -- WILLIAMS, CLARENCE | Buffalo |
RB |
6-1 |
286 |
1/20/75 |
1 |
Florida St. |
Only action during rookie season occurred in regular-season finale versus New Orleans (12/27) when he carried twice for five yards Played three seasons as fullback at Florida State. Finished college career with 109 rushes, 472 yards and 17 touchdowns, while being primarily used in short-yardage situations. The primary blocker for Warrick Dunn, Williams was selected by the Chicago Cubs as an outfielder out of high school.
33 -- SOLOMON, FREDDIE | Phila. |
WR |
5-10 |
180 |
8/15/72 |
3 |
South Carolina St. |
Had 21 catches for 193 yards, including one touchdown in 1998 In first game of '97, made first TD catch of career -- a two-yarder with 1:56 remaining from QB Ty Detmer that gave Eagles 10-9 victory over defending Super Bowl champion Green Bay Caught 61 passes for 1,359 yards and 20 TDs at South Carolina State.
34 -- SANDERS, BRANDON | N.Y. Giants |
S |
5-9 |
185 |
6/10/73 |
2 |
Arizona |
Saw action in 13 games in 1998, registering 12 tackles on the season. Had three tackles in 20-3 loss at Tampa Bay, 10/4 Special teams standout who made Giants as free agent in 97. Played in 12 games, mostly in nickel situations. Was awarded special teams game ball for performance that included two solo tackles vs. Arizona on 11/16. Played in Wild Card game vs. Minnesota on special teams Earned All-PAC 10 honors as a senior at Arizona.
35 THOMPSON, MIKE |
Cincinnati |
DT |
6-4 |
295 |
12/22/71 |
2 |
Wisconsin |
Played in nine games during 98 stint with Cincinnati, recording seven tackles. Assisted on two tackles, including sack, vs. Green Bay on 9/20 Drafted by Jacksonville in fourth round in 95, appearing in two games Was All-Big Ten selection at Wisconsin, where he started all 46 games and established school records for sacks (28) and tackles for a loss (57).
36 -- MC PHAIL, JERRIS |
Detroit |
WR |
5-11 |
198 |
6/26/72 |
3 |
East Carolina |
Running back who converted to wide receiver prior to 1998. Appeared in three games, with six kickoff returns for 71 yards Spent first two years with Miami, enjoying most successful season in 97 by rushing 17 times for 146 yards and catching 34 passes for 262 yards. In addition to scoring two touchdowns (one rushing, one receiving), owned team-high receiving totals among backs. Also returned 15 kickoffs for a 20.9-yard average Played in nine games with one start as rookie, finishing with six rushes for 28 yards and 20 catches for 282 yards while returning 15 kickoffs for 22.3-yard average.
37 -- LANGHAM, ANTONIO | S.F. |
CB |
6-0 |
184 |
7/31/72 |
5 |
Alabama |
Posted 34 tackles for 49ers in 1998. Appeared in 11 games (starting six), including both Wild Card and Divisional playoff games Started all 16 games for the Cleveland Browns in '94 and '95 Set career highs in '95 with 88 tackles (69 solo), 13 passes defensed, and two interceptions .Named Defensive Rookie of Year in '94 by Football Digest. Earned All-Rookie honors from Pro Football Weekly, Football News and College and Pro Football Newsweekly.