1977 Rookie Profile: Charles Romes

Cornerback
12th Round
North Carolina Central
"Romes has just one year of college playing experience. He was a transfer from Lake City Junior College (Florida) where he was the national junior college champion in the 60 and 120 yard high hurdles. Drafted for his raw physical talent, Charles has run a 4.5 second 40-yard dash."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook

1977 Rookie Profile: Ron Pruitt

Defensive Tackle
6th Round
Nebraska
"An honorable mention All-American selection of the Football News in 1976, Pruitt led Nebraska's defensive linemen with 74 tackles (33 unassisted). He was a second team All-Big Eight choice last year and also won Academic All-Big Eight honors.
Pruitt missed the entire 1975 season with a broken ankle. He was second team All-Big Eight in 1974 as a sophomore when he was involved in 79 tackles and recovered four fumbles.
His college major was criminal justice. He enjoys jazz and golf."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook

1977 Free Agent Profile: Gary Paulson

Defensive End
Free Agent
Colorado State
"A 13th round draft pick of the Minnesota Vikings last year, Paulson was a three-year letterman at Colorado State. A starter in 1973 and 1975, he was plagued by injuries in 1974.
Gary was a physical education and health major. He played on state championship teams in three sports in high school."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook

1977 Rookie Profile: Neil O'Donoghue

Place Kicker
5th Round
Auburn.
"O'Donoghue was a first-team All-American pick of Sports News in 1976 when he connected on 11 of 20 field goals for Auburn, including a 57-yarder. He hit 12 of 23 field goals in 1975 and has only played football for two years.
He was an All-American soccer player at St. Bernard College (Alabama) and a world class Gaelic football player before transferring to Auburn before the 1975 season. Neil played in the Blue-Grey and Senior Bowl Games.
Neil was a health, physical education and recreation major."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook

1977 Rookie Profile: Mike Nelms

Cornerback
7th Round
Baylor
"A two-year starter, Mike set a school record in 1975 with three interceptions in one game against Rice. He had five interceptions for 107 yards in 1975 and added an interception in 1976.
Nelms transferred from Sam Houston State where he won All-Conference honors. He played in the 1976 North-South Shrine Game in Detroit. He has high jumped 6-7.
An art and business communications major, Mike is interested in a radio and television career. He enjoys table tennis and photography."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Yearbook

1977 Rookie Profile: Greg Morton

Linebacker
8th Round
Michigan
"A three-year starter with the Wolverines, Morton was an All-Big Ten selection in 1975 and 1976 and an Honorable Mention selection of the Associated Press, United Press International and Football News in 1976. He was the second leading tackle on the Michigan squad last year with 131 tackles (77 unassisted) and was involved in 336 career tackles, including 22 sacks. With excellent quickness, Greg will be converted to linebacker.
Greg was a pre-law history major. He is interested in growing plants."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Guide

1977 Rookie Profile: John Kimbrough

Wide Receiver
3rd Round
St. Cloud State
"An Associated Press Second Team Little All-American and three-time All-Conference performer, Kimbrough led St. Cloud in receiving and scoring in 1975 and in receiving and kickoff returns in 1976. He caught 88 passes for 15 touchdowns and a 19.1-yard average in his final two college seasons. Kimbrough caught eight passes for 101 yards in the Senior Bowl and also played in the Blue-Grey Game.
He has been timed in 9.4 seconds in the 100-yard dash. He accounted for over 4,600 total yards in receiving and kick returns in his four-year career.
John was an recreation and special education major. His hobbies include swimming and fishing."

-Buffalo Bills 1977 Press-Radio-TV Guide