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Jenkins, Cullen Jennings, Greg Jolly, Johnny Jones, James Kampman, Aaron Kuhn, John Lansanah, Danny Lee, Donald Lee, Pat Lumpkin, Kregg Malone, Alfred Martin, Ruvell McDonald, Brian Moll, Tony Montgomery, Michael Moore, Evan Nelson, Jordy Peprah, Charlie Pickett, Ryan Poppinga, Brady Porter, Joe Rodgers, Aaron Rouse, Aaron Sitton, Josh Spitz, Jason Swain, Brett Tauscher, Mark Thompson, Jeremy Wells, Scott White, Tracy Williams, Tramon Woodson, Charles Wynn, DeShawn 2007 Bio: Select A SummaryAt A GlancePro Summary2007 Season2006 SeasonCollegePersonalPlayer Stats A key contributor on special teams, led the club with 25 special teams tackles in 2007, the most by a Packers player in 22 years Made the 2006 roster as a longshot out of training camp, jumping from Division I-AA Appalachian State to the NFL Recovered a Green Bay onside kick in 2006, the first Packers player to do so since 2003 Earned Division I-AA second-team All-America honors in 2005 after spending year away from football in 2004 Helped Appalachian State win Division I-AA national championship in 2005, posting 13 sacks and scoring three defensive touchdowns Played just one season of high school football Pro Summary Raw prospect coming out of Division I-AA Appalachian State who has become a key member of the special teams units in his two years on the club Will look to continue that role and increase his contributions on defense in 2008 Has 33 special teams tackles in two seasons, including 25 in 2007, the most in a single season by a Packers player since current director of college scouting John Dorsey recorded 30 in 1985 In 30 games played in his career, also has five tackles from scrimmage (four solo) in limited snaps as a backup defensive end Has the body type Packers coaches like to utilize on special teams, a large and lean frame with the speed to get down the field in coverage Signed by Green Bay as a non-drafted free agent on May 5, 2006, made the jump from Division I-AA Appalachian State to the NFL and surprised many by landing a spot on the 53-man roster at the conclusion of his rookie training camp Showed a knack for getting to the quarterback in the preseason to earn that roster spot despite long odds and relatively unknown status coming in Recovered a Green Bay onside kick in 2006, the first Packer to do so in three years Played in 50 games (15 starts) in four years for Appalachian State, earning Division I-AA second-team All-America honors and helping his team to a national championship in 2005 Returned to football as a senior after spending 2004 away from the game and became a high-impact defensive playmaker in his final collegiate season Scored three defensive touchdowns and posted 13 sacks that final year to give him 24 sacks in his college career Played college football as a true freshman after playing just one season in high school in Fayetteville, N.C. 2007 Season Back To Top Second-year player whose alma mater upset Michigan in the season's opening week, played in all 16 games (plus both playoff contests), primarily on special teams, and led the club with 25 special teams tackles That marked the most by a Packers player since current director of college scouting John Dorsey posted 30 in 1985 Also had three tackles from scrimmage (two solo) on defense Played on special teams vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9), posting two stops At New York Giants (Sept. 16), made a team-high three special teams tackles and played two snaps at DE Had two special teams tackles vs. Chicago (Oct. 7) and at Kansas City (Nov. 4) Vs. Carolina (Nov. 18), posted a team-high three special teams tackles. Escorted Tramon Williams down the sideline on his 94-yard punt return for a touchdown At Detroit (Nov. 22), saw his most extensive playing time on defense, playing 23 snaps, after Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila left the game in the second quarter (ankle); tallied one solo tackle and added two stops on special teams At Dallas (Nov. 29), played a limited number of snaps on defense In the third quarter vs. Oakland (Dec. 9), chased down PR Tim Dwight and forced him to fumble; the ball bounced into the end zone and was recovered by Will Blackmon for a touchdown. Posted two special teams stops and played a handful of snaps on defense At St. Louis (Dec. 16), registered three special teams tackles Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30), saw extensive action at defensive end and made an assisted tackle; posted two special teams stops Played on special teams in the Divisional playoff game vs. Seattle (Jan. 12) and in the NFC Championship Game vs. the New York Giants (Jan. 20) 2006 Season Back To Top Non-drafted free agent made the team and played in 14 games, mostly on special teams, and was listed as inactive twice Saw limited play on defense in seven contests (37 snaps) and recorded a pair of solo tackles Also had eight coverage stops and registered the Packers' lone 2006 onside kick recovery Inactive for the first two weeks, made his NFL debut at Detroit (Sept. 24) and posted a first-quarter special teams tackle At Philadelphia (Oct. 2), saw his first career action on defense Played a season-high 14 defensive snaps at Miami (Oct. 22) and six vs. Arizona (Oct. 29) Made two special teams tackles at Minnesota (Nov. 12) In the third quarter vs. the New York Jets (Dec. 3), became the first Packers player to recover a Green Bay onside kick since Erwin Swiney, Sept. 7, 2003, vs. Minnesota In 9-7 win vs. Minnesota (Dec. 21), pushed PR Mewelde Moore out of bounds for a 1-yard loss College Back To Top In 50 games (15 starts) over four years at Appalachian State, concluded career with 186 tackles (110 solo), 38½ stops for loss, 24 sacks, nine passes defensed, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and one interception In 2005, recorded 101 stops (51 solo), 24½ tackles for loss and 13 sacks in 15 starts Also recovered three fumbles, returning two for scores, caused two fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown in his return to the gridiron in '05 Collected 10 tackles (nine solo), three stops for loss, two sacks, and returned a fumble 15 yards for a touchdown to seal the victory in Division I-AA national championship game A 2005 Division I-AA second-team All-America selection, was a first-team All-Southern Conference honoree Played in the inaugural Magnolia Gridiron All-Star Classic in Jackson, Miss., alongside fellow Packers rookie free agent Zac Alcorn, who also finished the 2006 season on the active roster Spent the year away from football in 2004 Finished with 31 tackles (14 solo), including two stops for loss and 1½ sacks, in 11 games in 2003 Played in 12 games as a sophomore, collecting 30 tackles (23 solo), including four stops for loss and 3½ sacks, and four passes defensed Tallied 25 tackles (22 solo), including eight stops for loss and six sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 12 games as a true freshman in 2001 Majored in health promotions with psychology minor Personal Back To Top Given name Jason Terrell Hunter Born in Charlotte, N.C .Single Father, James, played football at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. as well as served 25 years in the 82nd Airborne Division in the U.S. armed forces Played just one year of football at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, N.C. Earned honorable mention all-conference honors after posting 87 tackles and 9½ sacks Also lettered in basketball Ate dinner and played games with young patients at the local Families of Children with Cancer holiday party in December 2006 Also participated in 'Loaves and Fishes' ministry to feed homeless in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Helped out Junior Power Pack members with their football skills in a one-day clinic in May Participated in the Green Bay Packers vs. Green Bay Blizzard softball game to raise money for the elderly Worked as an intern for the Red Cross in high school A member of the 'Green Machine' Packers basketball team, he enjoys playing basketball, spending time with family, traveling, bowling, and playing video games This offseason spent time in Charlotte, N.C. training with teammate Orrin Thompson Residence: Charlotte, N.C. Player Stats Back To Top Tackles Sacks Interceptions Fumbles Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds 2006 Green Bay 14 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2007 Green Bay 16 0 3 2 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NFL totals (two years) 30 0 5 4 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Playoffs Team 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 0 0 0 0 Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 8 in 2006, 25 in 2007, 1 in '07 playoffs; NFL total: 33. Recovered opponent onside kickoff attempt in 2006. Forced fumble vs. Oakland, 12/9/07 (T.Dwight). SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles Total: 1, five times (last: vs. Det., 12/30/07) Solo: 1, four times (last: at Chi., 12/23/07) NFL debut: at Detroit, 9/24/06 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2006: Signed by Green Bay Packers as non-drafted free agent, May 5. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2008 Copyright © 2008 Green Bay Packers, Inc. Website design, maintenance & hosting by