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*Played free safety from 1977-1980. Moved to starter in the second game of his true freshman year. | *Played free safety from 1977-1980. Moved to starter in the second game of his true freshman year. | ||
* Ranks first in UCLA for career interceptions (19) | * Ranks first in UCLA for career interceptions (19) | ||
− | * Ranks | + | * Ranks fifth in UCLA for career tackles (374). |
* Ranks 9th in team for career punt returns (45). | * Ranks 9th in team for career punt returns (45). | ||
* His seven interceptions in 1978 ties for fifth in the school's [[Single-Season_Interceptions_Leaders|all-time single-season list]]. That followed his six interceptions in 1977. | * His seven interceptions in 1978 ties for fifth in the school's [[Single-Season_Interceptions_Leaders|all-time single-season list]]. That followed his six interceptions in 1977. |
Revision as of 16:51, 11 December 2014
Sons of Westwood: Bruin Legends
KENNY EASLEY
CAREER HIGHLIGHTS
- Played free safety from 1977-1980. Moved to starter in the second game of his true freshman year.
- Ranks first in UCLA for career interceptions (19)
- Ranks fifth in UCLA for career tackles (374).
- Ranks 9th in team for career punt returns (45).
- His seven interceptions in 1978 ties for fifth in the school's all-time single-season list. That followed his six interceptions in 1977.
- Selected by Seattle Seahawks in first round (fourth pick overall) of 1981 NFL Draft.
- Played in five Pro Bowls and was an All-Pro Selection four times.
- AFC Defensive Player of the Year in 1984.
ACCOLADES
- Jersey No. 5 Retired.
- UCLA's Rookie of the Year in 1977.
- Earned Sportsmanship Award in the 1978 Fiesta Bowl[1].
- UCLA's Defensive MVP in 1979 and 1980.
- Three-time Consensus first-team All-American.(1978-80).
- Four-time All-League selection (1977-80).
- Finished 9th in Heisman Trophy voting in 1980.
- Inducted into the UCLA Athletic Hall of Fame in 1991.
- Inducted into the National Football Foundation Hall of Fame in 1991.
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