1980 Rookie Profile: Jim Richter

Center
1st Round
North Carolina State
A consensus All-American last year, Jim won the Outland Trophy- the first center ever to win the award and only the second offensive lineman since 1969 so honored. He also brought home the Jacobs Trophy as the outstanding blocker in the Atlantic Coast Conference.
Jim is considered a prime reason why NC State led the conference in rushing yards in 1979 and finished second in '77 and '78.

1980 Profile: Sherman White

Defensive End
No. 83
California
"An outstanding member of the Bills' front four, Sherman led the club with five and a half quarterback sacks in 1979.
Since joining the Bills in 1976, Sherman has started every game in which he's played. His career statistics include a safety he scored in 1972 and a pass he intercepted for a five-year return in '76.
Sherman was a consensus All-American at California."

-1980 Topps No. 106

1980 Profile: Phil Villapiano

Linebacker
No. 41
Bowling Green
"Phil is a versatile competitor who can play inside and outside."

-1980 Topps No. 23

1980 Profile: Lou Piccone

Wide Receiver-Kick Returner
No. 89
West Liberty State
"Lou is a multi-purpose performer who is a strong specialty teams player and a good blocker."

-1980 Topps No. 417

1980 Profile: Willie Parker

Center
No. 61
North Texas State
"Willie is an 'iron man' performer for the Bills with the reputation for being a battler who never stops working. The club's regular center during the past three seasons, he also sees action on all field goal, extra point and punt attempts.
Willie was a First Team All-Missouri Valley Conference selection as a senior at North Texas State."

-1980 Topps No. 368

R.I.P. Hank Bullough

1980 Profile: Nick Mike-Mayer

Place Kicker
No. 5
Temple
"Nick still holds nearly every Atlanta Falcon placekicking mark."

-1980 Topps No. 313