Javon Bullard

• Appeared in 40 games with 22 starts at defensive back for the Bulldogs, finishing his career with 114 tackles (80 solo), eight tackles for a loss, 3½ sacks, four interceptions, 12 passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
• Earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from The Associated Press in 2023 after ranking No. 3 on the team with a career-high 56 tackles (39 solo) while adding two INTs and seven passes defensed.
• Was named the Defensive MVP of the 2022 College Football Playoff national title game after posting two INTs and a fumble recovery against TCU.
• Appeared in 14 contests with 10 starts in 2022, posting 46 tackles (33 solo), a career-high 3½ sacks, a career-best seven tackles for a loss, two INTs and five passes defensed.
• Was a part of Georgia defenses that finished in the top 10 in the nation in scoring defense (No. 5 in both 2022 and 2023) and total defense (No. 9 in both 2022 and 2023) in both of his final two seasons.
• Selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 58 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, just the third defensive back drafted by Green Bay out of the University of Georgia (DB Darryl Jones, fourth round in 1984; CB Eric Stokes, first round in 2021).
• Was a four-time all-region selection at Baldwin High School (Milledgeville, Ga.), recording a team-high 74 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 10 passes defensed and two sacks as a senior in 2020.

Career Highlights:

• Selected by the Packers in the second round (No. 58 overall) of the 2024 NFL Draft, just the third defensive back drafted by Green Bay out of the University of Georgia (DB Darryl Jones, fourth round in 1984; CB Eric Stokes, first round in 2021).
• Appeared in 40 games with 22 starts at defensive back for the Bulldogs, finishing his career with 114 tackles (80 solo), eight tackles for a loss, 3½ sacks, four interceptions, 12 passes defensed and a fumble recovery.
• Was a part of Georgia defenses that finished in the top 10 in the nation in scoring defense (No. 5 in both 2022 and 2023) and total defense (No. 9 in both 2022 and 2023) in both of his final two seasons.
• Earned second-team All-Southeastern Conference honors from The Associated Press in 2023 after ranking No. 3 on the team with a career-high 56 tackles (39 solo) while adding two INTs and seven passes defensed.
• Appeared in 14 contests with 10 starts in 2022, posting 46 tackles (33 solo), a career-high 3½ sacks, a career-best seven tackles for a loss, two INTs and five passes defensed.
• Was named the Defensive MVP of the 2022 College Football Playoff national title game after posting two INTs and a fumble recovery against TCU.
• Saw action in 14 games as a true freshman in 2021, finishing with 12 tackles (eight solo).
• Was a four-time all-region selection at Baldwin High School (Milledgeville, Ga.), recording a team-high 74 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 10 passes defensed and two sacks as a senior in 2020.
• Majored in consumer economics.

2023: Started at DB in all 12 games he appeared in, ranking No. 3 on the team with a career-high 56 tackles (39 solo) on his way to earning second-team AP All-SEC recognition…Added a tackle for a loss, two INTs and a career-high seven passes defensed…Was part of a defense that ranked No. 5 in the nation in scoring defense (15.6 ppg), No. 9 in total defense (289.1 ypg) and No. 9 in passing defense (175.4 ypg)…At Auburn (Sept. 30): Led the team with a career-high 10 tackles (team-high nine solo) and two passes defensed…Vs. Florida (Oct. 28): Paced the team with seven tackles (five solo)…Vs. Missouri (Nov. 4): Recorded six tackles (four solo) and an interception, picking off a third-down pass from QB Brady Cook late in the fourth quarter to help seal the 30-21 win…Vs. Ole Miss (Nov. 11): Posted five tackles (four solo), including one for a loss, and picked off a pass for the second straight game.

2022: Appeared in 14 games with 10 starts at DB, ranking No. 5 on the team with 46 tackles (33 solo)…Added a career-high seven tackles for a loss, a career-best 3½ sacks, seven QB hurries, two INTs, five passes defensed and a fumble recovery…Helped the defense rank No. 5 in the nation in scoring defense (14.3 ppg) and No. 9 in total defense (296.8 ypg)…Vs. Auburn (Oct. 8): Posted three tackles (two solo), including a tackle for a loss…Vs. Florida (Oct. 29): Led the team with a season-high eight tackles (five solo), including 1½ tackles for a loss…Vs. Tennessee (Nov. 5): Registered seven tackles (all solo), a career-high two sacks, a career-best three QB hurries and a pass defensed. Brought down QB Hendon Hooker twice on a drive early in the fourth quarter, sacking him for losses of 6 and 4 yards…Vs. Ohio State (Chick-fil-A Peach Bowl, Dec. 31): Recorded three tackles (all solo), a sack, two QB hurries and a pass defensed. Midway through the fourth quarter, brought down QB C.J. Stroud for a 5-yard loss…Vs. TCU (College Football Playoff National Championship, Jan. 9): Was the Defensive MVP of the national title game after posting two INTs and a fumble recovery. On TCU's second drive of the game, recovered a RB Derius Davis fumble at the TCU 33 to set up a field goal. Early in the second quarter, picked off a third-down pass by QB Max Duggan at the Georgia 34. Later in the second quarter, intercepted Duggan again, returning the pick 3 yards to the TCU 22 to set up a TD pass two plays later to give the Bulldogs a 38-7 lead at the half.

2021: Saw action in 14 games as a true freshman, finishing with 12 tackles (eight solo)…Enrolled at Georgia in January 2021 and participated in spring drills…Vs. Charleston Southern (Nov. 20): Led the team with a season-high six tackles (four solo).

HIGH SCHOOL: Was a four-time all-region selection at Baldwin High School (Milledgeville, Ga.), recording a team-high 74 tackles, seven tackles for a loss, 10 passes defensed and two sacks as a senior in 2020…Helped lead the Braves to a 5-2 record and a second-round appearance in the Class 4A playoffs…Added 283 yards receiving and four TDs on 13 receptions (21.8 avg.) as a senior along with two carries for 57 yards (28.5 avg.)…Also played WR, RB and CB during his time at Baldwin...Also lettered in track, participating in the 400-meter event and the long jump.

PERSONAL: Given name Javon Mascellus Bullard…Born in Milledgeville, Ga. …Nickname is "Bull"...Visited several schools in Milledgeville while he was in college.