Biggs was a 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m), 270 pound (122.5 kg),
defensive end. In that same draft, the Jets selected future
Pro Football Hall of Fame quarterback
Joe Namath with their first pick (second overall), and 1964
Heisman Trophy winner
John Huarte in the second round. As a rookie in 1965, Biggs started 12 of 14 games for the Jets, with eight
quarterback sacks, and one interception that he returned 44 yards. Biggs led the AFL in sacks in 1966, with 12.5, and also had a safety. He was also selected to play in the 1966
AFL All-Star Game, where he was named the game's most valuable player. In 1967, Biggs started all 14 games for the first time. He had 15 sacks and two fumble recoveries. The Jets finished the season with an 8–5–1 record. The 1968 Jets went 11–3 in the regular season, then defeated the
Oakland Raiders for the AFL championship (27–23), and would win
Super Bowl III over the
Baltimore Colts (16–7). Biggs played an important role in both of those games. Late in the AFL championship game, he sacked Oakland quarterback
Daryle Lamonica on a fourth down and 10-yards to go play, to help seal a victory. In the Super Bowl, on the first play from scrimmage in the second half, Biggs forced a fumble that set up a field goal. He defensive line coach that year was
Buddy Ryan. He had 10 sacks for the Jets in 1969, but only two in 1970. Biggs had played the 1968 season through the Super Bowl without a signed contract, and went into the 1970 season in a contract dispute with the Jets (as did a few other Jets players). Biggs played out his option with the Jets in 1970. But in May 1971, Ewbank, the Jets and Biggs could not reach a new contract, and Biggs left the team as a free agent.
Washington Redskins After playing out his option with the Jets, at 28 years old Biggs signed on with the Redskins as a free agent in June 1971. As compensation, the Jets received Washington's top draft pick in the 1972 draft and another high pick from the following draft, but had to give Washington two medium round draft picks for 1972-73. Washington had improved under coaching legend
Vince Lombardi in 1969, to have their first winning year since 1955, but Lombardi died before the start of the 1970 season. Under coach
Bill Austin in 1970, Washington had a 6–8 record, with a defense ranked 24th out of 26 teams in total yards allowed (4,333), 21st in point allowed, and 25th in rushing yards allowed (2,068). When Allen came to Washington, the defense already included All-Pro
Pat Fischer, future Hall of Famer
Chris Hanburger,
Brig Owens and
Mike Bass. In addition to bringing Biggs to Washington in 1971, Allen traded for veteran defensive players
Jack Pardee,
Maxie Baughan,
Myron Pottios,
Diron Talbert, and offensive lineman
John Wilbur. After just one year, in 1971, Allen led the team to a 9–4–1 record. The 1971 team defense ranked fourth best in fewest points allowed (190), total yards allowed (3,523), and rushing yards allowed (1,396). Biggs started 13 games at right defensive end, with 5 sacks. The team gave up the third fewest points in the league and fourth fewest total yards allowed. Biggs had eights sacks that year, as well as two fumble recoveries, one of which he returned for a touchdown. In 1973, Biggs tied his career high in sacks (15) to go along with three fumble recoveries, again returning one for a touchdown. In his final season, 1974, he had 4 sacks and three more fumble recoveries. Over his career, Biggs had 90.5 sacks, 14 fumble recoveries, an interception, a safety and two touchdowns. == Honors ==