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| G DARYN COLLEDGE #73 |
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| 6' 4" • 308 lbs. • Boise State |
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Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 26
Acquired: Draft 2006 (2a)
Current Status: Active Roster
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- Named to the Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team in 2006, when he started every game except Week 1
- Has played mostly left guard but also filled in for Chad Clifton at LT on occasion. Also played briefly at RT, for the first time since high school, in 2007
- Played at Boise State during a period of tremendous success, the Broncos posting a 45-7 record from 2002-05, including a 31-1 conference mark en route to four straight Western Athletic Conference championships
- Was highly durable as a collegian, setting the school records for consecutive games played and started (both 52)
- Became the highest-ever NFL draft choice from the state of Alaska - and the eighth overall - when he was picked 47th overall in 2006 by Green Bay, topping Reggie Tongue, who went 58th to Kansas City in 1996
- Grew up in North Pole, Alaska, a town populated by just over 1,600 that is located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks. His boyhood home was located on S. Santa Claus Lane and the city was known for its candy cane-themed light poles
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- A resilient third-year pro who has gone through ups and downs as a young offensive lineman but always worked his way back into the lineup in short order
- Has started 28 of 32 games (including a stretch of 27 in a row, and 30 of 34 overall including playoffs) in two seasons, with all but one of the starts coming at left guard
- Began his rookie season as a backup, after losing his starting LG spot following the preseason opener, but was thrust back into the starting lineup in Week 2 due to an injury to fellow rookie Jason Spitz, started 15 straight games (including one as an emergency fill-in for Chad Clifton at left tackle) and earned All-Rookie honors
- Continued to improve during his second season, starting the first 12 games, losing his spot for three weeks, and then getting it back for the regular-season finale and playoffs
- Likely to face heated competition again at the guard spots in training camp, competition he seems to have thrived upon any time his job has been challenged
- Head Coach Mike McCarthy called him the team's most improved player following the 2006 season, when he was named to the midseason All-Rookie Team of Sports Illustrated's Peter King and the postseason All-Rookie Team of Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers Association
- Was the first of two second-round choices by Green Bay in the 2006 draft (47th overall and sixth offensive lineman); the Packers utilized a pick obtained from Atlanta in a draft-day trade down 10 spots that included the 37th overall selection received from Denver for Javon Walker
- Was a four-year starter (2002-05) at left tackle for Boise State, though the Green Bay coaching staff immediately penciled him in as the designated starter at left guard
- Highly durable at Boise State, holds the school record in consecutive games played and started (both 52)
- Was a three-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection for the Broncos, earning first-team honors in 2004 and 2005 after receiving second-team recognition in 2003
- Arguably stands as the best offensive lineman in school history
- At Boise State during a period of remarkable success, the school posted a 45-7 record (.865) during his four seasons as a starter, including a 31-1 conference mark en route to four straight WAC championships
- Upon being chosen by the Packers with the 47th overall pick, he became the eighth Alaskan to be drafted by an NFL team - and the highest ever, topping Reggie Tongue, who went 58th overall to Kansas City in 1996
- Interestingly, lived on S. Santa Claus Lane while growing up in North Pole, Alaska, a city located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks that has a population of just over 1,600 people and features candy cane-themed light poles
- Started 13 games, played in all 16, and started at LG in both playoff contests
- Filled in at both tackle spots when needed
- Against New York Giants (Sept. 16), moved to LT in the fourth quarter for a series when Clifton went out temporarily with an ankle injury; on another fourth-quarter series, pinned DE Justin Tuck inside, allowing DeShawn Wynn to burst ahead for a 38-yard touchdown
- Was part of an offensive line at Denver (Oct. 29) that helped Ryan Grant rush for 104 yards in 19-13 overtime win, giving Green Bay its first 100-yard rusher of the season
- Vs. Minnesota (Nov. 11), started the game at left guard and shifted to right tackle in the third quarter after Mark Tauscher left the game with an ankle injury; Colledge noted it marked the first time since high school he played at right tackle. Helped Green Bay amass a season-high 488 yards, and held the Vikings without a sack; Grant collected 119 yards rushing
- Vs. Carolina (Nov. 22), blocked LB Jon Beason to allow Grant to cut back for a game-long, 23-yard rush
- At Detroit (Nov. 22), helped pave the way for 481 yards of total offense and 101 yards rushing for Grant; offense did not allow a sack. In the third quarter, blocked LB Paris Lenon to allow Grant to cut back for a 31-yard run
- Started at Dallas (Nov. 29); Spitz replaced him in the second quarter (coach's decision), with Junius Coston filling in at Spitz's RG spot
- Vs. Oakland (Dec. 9), was inserted into the game at LT in the fourth quarter for an injured Clifton (shoulder)
- At St. Louis (Dec. 16), played for Clifton again at left tackle for the last series (coach's decision)
- At Chicago (Dec. 23), spelled Coston at LG; Coston later returned
- Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30), regained starting spot at LG and shifted to LT for Clifton in the second half. Helped the team rush for 217 yards, 113 coming from Brandon Jackson, the first 100-yard rushing performance of his career
- In the Divisional playoff contest vs. Seattle (Jan. 12), was part of an offensive line that assisted Grant to 201 yards and three touchdowns, both Packers playoff records. On Grant's 24-yard run in the third quarter, took out LB Lofa Tatupu
- Played in all 16 games during his rookie season
- Made his NFL debut in the season opener, on special teams, then started the final 15 games - 14 at left guard and one at left tackle
- Started in Week 2 vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) for an injured Spitz and never relinquished the role, even after Spitz returned to health and was re-inserted at right guard
- Wound up on the field for 1,060 offensive plays (94.9 percent), third on the team behind Brett Favre and center Scott Wells
- At season's end, called by McCarthy the team's most improved player
- Named to the prestigious Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team
- Against New Orleans (Sept. 17), made his first NFL start, at left guard for Spitz (thigh bruise)
- Played every snap on an offensive line that didn't allow a sack from the fourth quarter vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) to the second quarter vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8); the streak covered 108 passing plays and included a shutout at Philadelphia (Oct. 2) against the Eagles' attacking defense
- At Miami (Oct. 22), shifted from left guard to left tackle with Clifton inactive (illness) as the Packers started three rookies on the offensive line for the first time since at least the 1970 merger, according to Elias Sports Bureau; was part of an offensive line that blocked for 155 yards rushing, including 118 from Ahman Green
- In 31-14 win vs. Arizona (Oct. 29), helped the offense amass 203 yards on the ground (383 total) including 100-yard performances from both Green (106) and Vernand Morency (101)
- In 17-9 triumph vs. Detroit (Dec. 17), shifted to left tackle for a series with Clifton temporarily out with a shoulder stinger
- Spent the offseason and first portion of training camp as the starter at LG, but after the preseason opener at San Diego (Aug. 12), fellow rookie Spitz was moved to LG and Tony Moll was promoted to start at RG
- Played primarily at his college position, left tackle, the rest of the preseason
- A four-year starter and a three-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection for the Broncos, earning first-team honors in 2004 and 2005 after receiving second-team recognition in 2003
- Highly durable at Boise State, holds the school record in consecutive games played and started (both 52)
- Arguably stands as the best offensive lineman in school history
- At Boise State during a period of remarkable success, the school posted a 45-7 record (.865) during his four seasons as a starter, including a 31-1 conference mark en route to four straight WAC championships
- Also contributed to three consecutive Top 20 rankings from 2002-04 and to a 31-game home winning streak that stood as the nation's longest active string until it was ended in his final collegiate game
- Three times he was named as the school's 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' (2003-05)
- Also set several records in the BSU weight room during the spring of 2005, including 438 pounds in the power clean and 665 pounds in the back squat
- Was one of only four senior starters on a team that finished 9-4, including a 7-1 conference mark that allowed it to capture the WAC title
- Started all 13 games at left tackle, stretching his personal starting streak to a school-record 52 games when he lined up against Boston College in the MPC Computers Bowl (Dec. 28) in his final game as a collegian
- Garnered first-team all-conference honors and was chosen as the top offensive lineman in the WAC for the second straight year
- Tabbed as the school's 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' for a third consecutive season
- Recorded a season-best 11 knockdowns in win at Hawaii (Oct. 1), he additionally blocked a pair of fourth-quarter kicks, both of which led to BSU points - a field goal try, returned by Orlando Scandrick for a touchdown, and an extra point attempt, run back for two points (also by Scandrick)
- Allowed only one sack all season (Nov. 5 vs. New Mexico State)
- Was on the preseason "watch" lists for the 2005 Outland and Rotary Lombardi awards
- As a junior, earned first-team All-WAC recognition an initial time while starting all 12 games at left tackle
- Also was chosen as the conference's top offensive lineman and the fifth-best player overall in the league
- Had a hand in a school-record 49 rushing touchdowns
- Was honored as 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' at BSU for a second straight year
- Helped Boise State to its third consecutive WAC title, an 11-1 mark that included a Liberty Bowl loss to Louisville and a consensus Top 20 ranking (12th by Associated Press, 13th by ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll)
- During his sophomore season, received all-conference honors for the first time, starting a personal-high 14 contests
- Named as the school's 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' an initial time, he was a key part in the Broncos' 13-1 record, WAC championship and Top 20 ranking (15th in ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, 16th in AP poll)
- Moved into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman, starting all 13 games at left tackle as Broncos posted a 12-1 finish, a WAC championship and a Top 20 ranking (12th in ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, 15th in AP poll)
- Was a third-team Freshman All-America selection of The Sporting News
- Sat out his initial season as a redshirt
- Had enrolled early at Boise State (January 2001), allowing him to take part in that year's spring practice
- Given name Daryn Wayne Colledge
- Born in Fairbanks, Alaska
- Married to Megan, they have two dogs, Duke and Dash
- Was a first-team all-state defensive lineman at North Pole (Alaska) High School
- Also received honorable mention all-state recognition as an offensive lineman and punter his senior year
- Additionally garnered first-team all-conference honors on both offense and defense as a senior
- Lettered twice in football, four times in baseball (as an outfielder and first baseman) and twice for the track team
- Finished third in the shot put at the state track and field championships his senior year and placed eighth as a junior
- Also spent one season as a center on the school's basketball team and was a member of the wrestling squad his freshman year
- Served as trophy presenter and spoke to the players and parents in the local East River Pop Warner football program about sportsmanship and teamwork
- Rang bells during the holidays as part of the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign
- Has participated in other charitable events and dinners in support of the March of Dimes, Muscular Dystrophy Association, Family Services of Northeast Wisconsin and Donald Driver Foundation
- Played games and ate dinner with patients at the annual Families of Children with Cancer holiday party
- Took part in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon to benefit the Angel Fund and the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game
- A participant in Jerry Parins Cruise for Cancer
- Received the Professional Achievement Award at the Lee Remmel Sports Awards Banquet in April 2007
- Holds B.A. degree in communications
- Has aspirations of an eventual career in television or radio work
- Hobbies include playing golf and reading novels, particularly the work of Dan Brown
- Lists any of movies in The Godfather series as his favorite films
- This past offseason, cruised the Caribbean with Packer Fan Tours
- Has worked as a bouncer at the Ha' Penny Bridge Pub in downtown Boise, Idaho
- Residence: Green Bay
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| 2006 Green Bay |
16 |
15 |
| 2007 Green Bay |
16 |
13 |
| NFL totals (two years) |
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28 |
| Postseason |
2 |
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Additional statistics: Miscellaneous tackles - 1 in 2007; NFL total: 1.
NFL debut: vs. Chicago, 9/10/06
First NFL start: vs. New Orleans, 9/17/06
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2006: Selected by Green Bay Packers as first of two choices in second round (47th overall) of '06 NFL Draft, April 29...Signed first contract, July 27.
CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009 |
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