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| S AARON ROUSE #37 |
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| 6' 4" • 223 lbs. • Virginia Tech |
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Exp: 2nd NFL Season, 2nd Packers Season
Age: 24
Acquired: Draft 2007 (3b)
Current Status: Active Roster |
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- Last name is pronounced "ROWSE."
- During stretch of three starts during rookie season, had interceptions in back-to-back games vs. Carolina (Nov. 18) and at Detroit (Nov. 22)
- Will look to compete for a starting job in Year 2
- A converted linebacker, played Virginia Tech's "Rover" position his final two seasons (2005-06) there
- In 2005, posted a career-high 77 tackles and four interceptions to earn first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference honors
- Received his team's President's Award, given to the defensive player who shows the most outstanding leadership
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- An athletic, ball-hawking type of defender who made the most of his limited playing time as a rookie
- Inserted into the starting lineup at free safety for a three-game stretch when Nick Collins (knee) went down, intercepted passes in back-to-back games
- One of those came on national television on Thanksgiving Day in Detroit, when he posted a team-best 11 tackles (eight solo) and his INT and 34-yard return early in the second quarter set up Green Bay's go-ahead touchdown
- A backup for most of the season at both safety spots, will look to compete for a starting job in his second season
- Overcoming an early hamstring injury that forced him to miss three games, recorded 33 tackles (26 solo) with the two INTs among four passes defensed as a rookie
- Also made an impact on special teams, especially late in the year with two special teams tackles in the regular-season finale and three more in the playoffs
- A converted linebacker, played Virginia Tech's "Rover" position his final two seasons and made a name for himself with big hits and big plays
- The 17th defensive back selected, was the second of two third-round draft picks by the Packers in 2007
- In 52 career games at Virginia Tech, made 24 starts and recorded 217 tackles (93 solo), 12 stops for loss, four forced fumbles, one recovery, nine passes defensed and five interceptions
- Was considered perhaps a higher-round prospect after his junior season, when he posted a career-high 77 tackles and four interceptions and was named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference
- Production dropped slightly during senior season, when he struggled to deal with some personal issues including his grandfather's death and an illness of his mother's and was replaced as a starter for three games
- Returned to the starting lineup and finished his career strong, saying his motivation comes from his mother, who raised him and his three siblings essentially on her own
- Was the recipient of his team's President's Award, given to the defensive player who shows the most outstanding leadership
- Became the first Packers draft pick from Virginia Tech since 1996, when WR Antonio Freeman was taken in the third round, and the fifth Hokie drafted by the Packers overall (teammate David Clowney became the sixth one day later, in the fifth round)
- Played in 11 games with three starts (for FS Collins, knee) and was inactive for four contests
- Also played in both playoff games
- Tallied 33 tackles (26 solo), plus two interceptions among four passes defensed
- Also had four special teams tackles, plus three more in the postseason
- Suffered a hamstring injury the last week of the preseason and did not play at Tennessee (Aug. 30); returned to practice Sept. 2 on a limited basis and was inactive for the first three games
- At Minnesota (Sept. 30), was active for the first time. Played nine snaps on defense; came into the game in the second quarter at FS for an injured Collins (knee) and spelled Atari Bigby (cramp) for a handful of plays in the third quarter; posted one assisted tackle
- Played on special teams over the next three games
- At Kansas City (Nov. 4), played most of the second half, replacing Collins when he left the game after suffering a knee injury in the third quarter; made three solo tackles
- Vs. Minnesota (Nov. 11), made his first career start, substituting for inactive Collins (knee), and made four solo tackles. On the Vikings' final offensive play, tackled WR Robert Ferguson short of the first down on fourth-and-7, preserving Green Bay's 34-0 shutout
- Vs. Carolina (Nov. 18), started and made his first career interception, among three passes defensed, plus three tackles. On Carolina's opening offensive series, picked off a Vinny Testaverde pass on third-and-2
- Started again at Detroit (Nov. 22) and led the team with 11 tackles (eight solo), he made his second career interception. On the first play of the second quarter, picked off a Jon Kitna pass intended for Calvin Johnson and returned it 34 yards to the Detroit 11-yard line; Greg Jennings caught a TD on the next play to give Green Bay a 7-6 lead. Left the game in the second half with a knee injury and was replaced by Charlie Peprah
- Did not play at Dallas (Nov. 29), returning to action vs. Oakland (Dec. 9) and playing free safety for a handful of plays, posting two solo tackles
- At St. Louis (Dec. 16), had two special teams tackles and two solo tackles from scrimmage, playing much of second half at free safety, filling in for Collins, who was being rested with a lower back injury
- Active, but did not play at Chicago (Dec. 23)
- Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30), came into the game as a reserve and played extensively, posting seven tackles (five solo)
- In NFC Divisional playoff vs. Seattle (Jan. 12), made one special teams tackle and played two snaps at safety
- Played a handful of snaps at safety in the NFC Championship Game vs. New York Giants (Jan. 20), he also made two special teams stops
- A converted linebacker, played Virginia Tech's 'Rover' position his final two seasons
- In 52 career games at Virginia Tech, made 24 starts and recorded 217 tackles (93 solo), 12 stops for loss, four forced fumbles, one recovery, nine passes defensed and five interceptions
- Was considered perhaps a higher-round prospect after his junior season, when he posted a career-high 77 tackles and four interceptions and was named first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference
- Was the recipient of his team's President's Award, given to the defensive player who shows the most outstanding leadership
- During 2006 senior season, played in all 13 games, starting 10 at 'Rover'
- Was replaced in the starting line up by Cary Wade for three games, but returned to start the final four contests
- Ranked third on the team with 57 tackles (23 solo), including two stops for loss, one forced fumble, two pass deflections and one interception
- Made eight of his tackles on third-down plays and had five stops inside the red zone, including three in goal-line situations
- Of the 40 passes thrown into his area, 21 were completed, but only six went for first downs
- At North Carolina (Sept. 9), intercepted a pass in the end zone, returning it 28 yards; also recorded six tackles (four solo), including one for a 1-yard loss on QB bootleg
- Vs. Georgia Tech (Sept. 30), stopped QB Reggie Ball on a first-and-goal bootleg among four tackles (three solo)
- In final of three games of reserve action at Miami (Nov. 4), helped hold TE Greg Olsen to just two catches for 14 yards
- At Wake Forest (Nov. 18), had four solo tackles and stripped the ball to force a late third-quarter fumble that teammate Xavier Adibi recovered, then threw a block against an offensive tackle to spring Adibi for a 35-yard TD return
- In Chick-fil-A Bowl vs. Georgia (Dec. 30), closed career with six tackles (three solo) and a pass deflection, batting away a third-and-goal pass midway through fourth quarter
- As a junior in 2005, started every game at 'Rover,' earning All-ACC honors from The NFL Draft Report in his best season as a collegian
- Ranked third on the team with career-high 77 tackles (35 solo) while batting away five passes and picking off four others
- Also caused and recovered a fumble while totaling 4 1/2 stops for losses
- Began the season with ACC Defensive Back of the Week honors at North Carolina State (Sept. 4), making eight tackles (four solo), intercepting two passes, breaking up two others and forcing a fumble
- Second INT came at the Tech 6-yard line on the game's final play to preserve a 20-16 win
- Vs. Miami (Nov. 5), tallied a career-high 13 tackles and deflected a pass
- Intercepted two passes on consecutive possessions at Virginia (Nov. 19), returning them 25 and 9 yards to set up TDs; recorded eight tackles (five solo), including one stop for loss
- Finished the year with four tackles (three solo) in Gator Bowl vs. Louisville (Jan. 2)
- During sophomore 2004 season, played in 13 games as backup at 'field' OLB spot, recording 37 tackles (16 solo), 2 ½ tackles for loss and one forced fumble, which came vs. Western Michigan (Sept. 11)
- Tallied a season-high five tackles three times, vs. Duke (Sept. 18), vs. N.C. State (Sept. 25), and vs. Auburn in the Sugar Bowl (Jan. 3)
- As redshirt freshman in 2003, was a Freshman All-America choice by Rivals.com, appearing in 13 games as a backup at 'field' OLB, with one start
- Posted 46 tackles (19 solo) with three stops for loss, a forced fumble, and two pass deflections
- In lone start vs. James Madison (Sept. 6), totaled 11 tackles (four solo) and forced a fumble
- Had four tackles, including one for loss, plus a pass deflection vs. California in Insight Bowl (Dec. 26)
- Majored in sociology
- Given name Aaron Roosevelt Rouse
- Last name is pronounced ROWSE
- Nicknamed 'The General' and 'Roo-Z'
- Born in Norfolk, Va
- .Attended First Colonial (Virginia Beach, Va.) High School, being named PrepStar All-American and Defensive Player of the Year in the Beach District as a senior
- Saw action as a wide receiver, safety, linebacker, running back and cornerback during his career, which featured 176 tackles with nine interceptions and blocked a school-record eight kicks
- Named first-team Group AAA all-state by the Associated Press and second-team all-state by the coaches at defensive back as a senior, when he was ranked the 32nd best safety in the nation by Rivals.com, the ninth-best defensive back in the Atlantic Region by PrepStar, and an All-Mid-Atlantic Region choice by Tom Lemming's Prep Football Report
- As a senior, collected 85 tackles, including two sacks, plus five interceptions, three fumble recoveries and three blocked kicks
- Added 13 catches for 390 yards and four TDs as a receiver
- During junior season, named first-team All-District and second-team All-Tidewater Area, totaling 71 tackles, eight sacks and three interceptions, including game-saving pick vs. rival Ocean Lakes High
- Also lettered in basketball
- During his rookie season, attended a local Halloween party for at-risk kids of the Pals Program and their mentors
- During his college days, worked with Donovan McNabb's father Sam in the 'Athletes for Kids' program; the organization partnered with the Virginia Ballet Theater to help show the correlation between dance and athletes
- Also volunteered at a youth home, spoke at elementary schools, and on his own, collected toys for a needy family
- Helped with the Junior Power Pack Experience and has played for the 'Green Machine' basketball team
- A self-described 'big kid at heart,' enjoys fishing, eating, and watching movies, tabbing the original Carlito's Way as his favorite and teaching his two nephews and two nieces about football, basketball and life
- Has an interest in broadcasting
- Residence: Norfolk, Va.
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| Tackles | Sacks | Interceptions | Fumbles |
| Year |
GP |
GS |
Tot |
Solo |
Asst |
Sk |
Yds |
No |
Yds |
Lg |
TD |
PD |
FF |
FR |
Yds |
| 2007 Green Bay |
11 |
3 |
33 |
26 |
7 |
0 |
0 |
2 |
37 |
34 |
0 |
4 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
| Playoffs |
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| 2007 Green Bay |
2 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
0 |
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Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 4 in 2007, 3 in '07 playoffs; NFL total: 4.
SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles
Total: 11, at Det. (11/22/07)
Solo: 8, at Det. (11/22/07)
Interceptions: 1, two times (last: at Det., 11/22/07)
NFL debut: at Minnesota, 9/30/07
First NFL start: vs. Minnesota, 11/11/07
First interception: vs. Carolina, 11/18/07 (V.Testaverde)
CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2005: Selected by Green Bay Packers as second of two third-round choices (89th overall) in '07 NFL Draft, April 29...Signed first contract, June 8.
CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2010 |
| ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats |
| Game Date |
Opp | Interceptions | Sacks |
| No | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 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 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 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 | 1 | 3 | 3.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Nov 22, 2007 |
@DET | 1 | 34 | 34.0 | 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 | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 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 |
| 2008 Totals | 0 | 0 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 |
| Packers Totals | 2 | 37 | 18.5 | 0 | 0 |
| Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau |
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