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CB/S JARRETT BUSH #24

6' 0" • 200 lbs. • Utah State

Exp: 4th NFL Season, 4th Packers Season
Age: 25
Acquired: Waiver 2006 (CAR)
Current Status: Active Roster

2008 Bio:

A veteran member of the special teams coverage units, has tallied double digits in special teams tackles each of past three years
Worked as a backup safety in 2008 in addition to his backup cornerback duties
His recovery of muffed punt in waning moments of 2007 season opener set up game-winning field goal vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9)
Despite joining the team a week prior to the 2006 season opener, was one of four rookies to play in every game (Colledge, Hawk and Moll the others)
Earned All-WAC honors at Utah State after beginning his college career at American River (Calif.) Junior College as a wide receiver and switching to defense as a sophomore
A three-sport athlete in high school, he earned honors on the gridiron and on the track as a 110-and 300-meter hurdles champion

Pro Summary

Former non-drafted free agent and waiver-wire pickup expanded his versatility in 2008, working as a backup safety in addition to his backup cornerback duties
Remains a mainstay on the special teams coverage units, having recorded double digits in special teams tackles each of his three years in the league for 41 total
His career-high 17 special teams tackles in 2008 ranked second on the team behind Will Blackmon (18)
Along with fellow defensive back Tramon Williams, is often referenced by the coaching staff as a prime example of the team’s improve-from-within philosophy, as a young promising player who has steadily gotten better each year
Began 2007 as the team’s nickel corner and recorded 23 tackles (18 solo) and eight passes defensed, the first of his career in either category
Played in all 16 games in rookie 2006 season despite joining Green Bay just a week prior to the season opener
One of four Packers rookies to play in every game (Daryn Colledge, A.J. Hawk and Tony Moll were the others)
Initially made his mark on special teams, totaling 13 tackles, good for third on the team
Claimed off waivers by Green Bay from Carolina on Sept. 3, 2006
Ranked among the NCAA leaders in passes defensed as a senior at Utah State in 2005
Originally signed with Carolina as a non-drafted free agent on May 5, 2006
As a restricted free agent this past offseason, was signed by Tennessee to an offer sheet that Green Bay matched

2008 Season

Played in every game and ranked second on the team with career-high 17 special teams tackles
Posted two or more special teams tackles in a game five times
Was on the field for 357-of-472 special teams plays (75.6 percent), which led the team
Saw time in the preseason at safety and was both a backup safety and cornerback during the regular season, though saw limited playing time on defense, registering one tackle and one pass defensed
At Tennessee (Nov. 2): Got a piece of Rob Bironas’ 47-yard field goal attempt with his glove as the kick on the final play of regulation went off the right upright, sending the game into overtime
At Minnesota (Nov. 9): Made one tackle on special teams but left game early in third quarter after sustaining ankle injury on punt coverage and did not return
Vs. Chicago (Nov. 16): Played on special teams and posted a tackle despite missing two practices during the week because of ankle injury
Vs. Houston (Dec. 7): Saw limited time as dime back and posted only tackle and pass breakup on the season
At Jacksonville (Dec. 14): Led team with season-high three special teams tackles

2007 Season

Served as the club’s primary nickel back much of the year, playing in 14 games plus two playoff contests
Earned his first NFL start for an injured Charles Woodson at Dallas (Nov. 29), but the following game sustained an injury of his own (calf) and missed two contests
Recorded 23 tackles (18 solo), eight passes defensed and 11 special teams tackles
Vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9): Was a major factor on special teams, coming up with a fumble recovery and tying for a team high with three special teams stops. Sprinted downfield after a Jon Ryan punt with 1:09 remaining and pounced on the ball following a muffed catch from J.R. Reed. The recovery gave the Packers possession, leading to a game-winning, 42-yard field goal by Mason Crosby with two seconds left. Also provided big hit on earlier muffed punt, by Greg Lewis, that was eventually recovered by Tracy White for a Green Bay touchdown
Vs. Carolina (Nov. 30): Posted two special teams tackles and provided a key block on Williams’ 94-yard punt return, getting kicker John Kasay out of the way downfield (Kasay punted out of field goal formation)
Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30): Returned from calf injury and downed a 72-yard Ryan punt on the Detroit 1-yard line; the Lions went three-and-out on the subsequent drive
Vs. N.Y. Giants (Jan. 20): Had a pass defensed in the NFC Championship Game

2006 Season

Played in all 16 games during rookie campaign
Saw most of his action on special teams while appearing in six games (15 snaps) as a reserve defensive back
His 13 tackles on special teams tied for third on the team
At Detroit (Sept. 24): Stopped Eddie Drummond on a key fourth-quarter kickoff return at Detroit’s 16-yard line
Vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8): Posted an early career-high three special teams tackles (later matched at Miami, Oct. 22)
At Minnesota (Nov. 12): Was the first one down the field on a Ryan punt and pressured returner Mewelde Moore into muffing the catch but inadvertently kicked the ball out of the end zone, resulting in a touchback; later, on kickoff that opened the second half, drew an illegal-block-above-the-waist penalty on Artose Pinner, negating a 102-yard touchdown return by Bethel Johnson
2006 Draft: Originally signed with Carolina on May 5 as a non-drafted free agent; subsequently waived by the Panthers on Sept. 2 and claimed by the Packers the next day

College

Played in all 22 games in his Utah State career, including 13 starts
Majored in sociology
Senior season (2005): Garnered 2005 All-Western Athletic Conference honors when he recorded 50 tackles and two interceptions for the Aggies
His 13 passes broken up ranked sixth in the NCAA
Junior season (2004): Recorded 20 tackles and one interception among four passes defensed in 11 games (two starts)
Junior college: Began his collegiate career at American River (Calif.) Junior College
Was all-state, all-region and all-league as a cornerback and return specialist as a sophomore in 2003
Intercepted four passes while posting an impressive 27-yard average on kickoff returns
Earned all-league status as a wide receiver and return specialist as a freshman
Also competed in track

Personal

Given name Jarrett Lee Bush
Born in Vacaville, Calif.
Single, his girlfriend is heptathlete Jacquelyn Johnson, who earned a spot on the U.S. women’s track and field team for the Beijing Olympics, finishing second in the Olympic trials. A four-time NCAA heptathlon champion from Arizona State, Johnson is coached by former Olympic decathlon champion Dan O’Brien
Related through marriage to five-time Pro Bowler and former Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick; Quick, part of the Eagles radio broadcast team, is the father of Bush’s sister-in-law
High school: A three-sport athlete at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, Calif.
A three-year letterman on the gridiron, he earned all-league and all-county honors as a wide receiver and defensive back
Also wrestled and competed in track, where he was a two-time section champion in the 110-and 300-meter hurdles
Community involvement: Has participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, the Al Harris Stars and Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event, and the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game
Has visited with cancer patients and spoken to students at hometown high school about the importance of education and overcoming adversity
Also attended a Halloween party for at-risk kids of the Pals Program and their mentors
Hobbies/interests: Enjoys snowboarding, track, playing basketball, ping pong, bowling, and backgammon
Plays three instruments; the trombone, tuba, and drums
Residence: Vacaville, Calif.

Player Stats

			Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Tot	Solo	Asst	Sk	Yds	No	Yds	Lg	TD	PD	FF	FR	Yds
2006 Green Bay	16	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
2007 Green Bay	14	1	23	18	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	8	0	0	0
2008 Green Bay	16	0	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0
NFL totals (three years)	46	1	24	19	5	0	0	0	0	0	0	9	0	0	0

Playoffs
			Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Tot	Solo	Asst	Sk	Yds	No	Yds	Lg	TD	PD	FF	FR	Yds
2007 Green Bay	2	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

Additional statistics: Recovered fumble on special teams vs. Philadelphia, 9/9/07. Special teams tackles - 13 in 2006, 11 in 2007, 1 in '07 playoffs, 17 in 2008; NFL total: 41. Fumbles lost - 1-0 in 2007, 1-1 in 2008: NFL total: 2-1.

NFL debut: vs. Chicago, 9/10/06
First NFL start: at Dallas, 11/29/07

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles
Total: 3, six times (last: vs. Det, 12/30/07)
Solo: 3, vs. Det (12/30/07)
Passes Defensed: 2, two times (last: at Det, 11/22/07)

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2006: Signed by Carolina Panthers as a non-drafted free agent, May 5...Waived by Panthers, Sept. 2...Claimed on waivers by Green Bay Packers, Sept. 3.
2009: Re-signed by Packers as restricted free agent, March 24.

CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2011

ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats
Game Date	Opp	Sacks	Punt Returns
Game Date	Opp	Sacks	No	Yds	Avg	TD
Sep 10, 2006	CHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 17, 2006	NO	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 24, 2006	@DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 2, 2006	@PHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 8, 2006	STL	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 22, 2006	@MIA	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 29, 2006	ARI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 5, 2006	@BUF	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 12, 2006	@MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 19, 2006	NE	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 27, 2006	@SEA	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 3, 2006	NYJ	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 10, 2006	@SF	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 17, 2006	DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 21, 2006	MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 31, 2006	@CHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
2006 Totals		0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 9, 2007	PHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 16, 2007	@NYG	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 23, 2007	SD	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 30, 2007	@MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 7, 2007	CHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 14, 2007	WAS	0	1	0	0.00	0
Oct 29, 2007	@DEN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 4, 2007	@KC	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 11, 2007	MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 18, 2007	CAR	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 22, 2007	@DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 29, 2007	@DAL	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 9, 2007	OAK	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 16, 2007	@STL	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 23, 2007	@CHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 30, 2007	DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
2007 Totals		0	1	0	0.0	0
Sep 8, 2008	MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 14, 2008	@DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 21, 2008	DAL	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 28, 2008	@TB	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 5, 2008	ATL	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 12, 2008	@SEA	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 19, 2008	IND	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 2, 2008	@TEN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 9, 2008	@MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 16, 2008	CHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 24, 2008	@NO	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 30, 2008	CAR	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 7, 2008	HOU	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 14, 2008	@JAC	0	0	0	0.0	0
Dec 22, 2008	@CHI	0	1	0	0.00	0
Dec 28, 2008	DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
2008 Totals		0	1	0	0.0	0
Sep 13, 2009	CHI	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 20, 2009	CIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Sep 27, 2009	@STL	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 5, 2009	@MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 18, 2009	DET	0	0	0	0.0	0
Oct 25, 2009	@CLE	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 1, 2009	MIN	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 8, 2009	@TB	0	0	0	0.0	0
Nov 15, 2009	DAL	0	0	0	0.0	0
2009 Totals		0	0	0	0.0	0
Packers Totals		0	2	0	0.0	0

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau