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Javon Bullard

Bullard with Georgia in 2023
No. 20 – Green Bay Packers
Position:	Safety
Personal information
Born:	(2002-09-05) September 5, 2002 (age 22) Eatonton, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	198 lb (90 kg)
Career information
High school:	Baldwin (Milledgeville, Georgia)
College:	Georgia (2021–2023)
NFL Draft:	2024 / Round: 2 / Pick: 58
Career history
Green Bay Packers (2024–present)
Roster status:	Active
Career highlights and awards
2× CFP National Champion (2021, 2022) CFP National Championship Game Defensive MVP (2023) Second-team All-SEC (2023)
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles: 90 Fumble recoveries: 1 Pass deflections: 1
Player stats at PFR

Javon Bullard is a talented American football player. He was born on September 5, 2002. Javon plays as a safety for the Green Bay Packers. This team is part of the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He helped them win two national championships! The Packers chose him in the 2024 NFL draft.

Javon's Early Life

Javon Bullard was born in Eatonton, Georgia. When he was five, his family moved to Milledgeville, Georgia. He went to Baldwin High School there.

Javon was a highly-rated high school player. Many colleges wanted him to play for them. He decided to play college football at the University of Georgia.

College Football Career

Javon started playing for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2021. This was his first year in college. He played in 14 games that season. In one game against Charleston Southern, he made six tackles. He finished his first year with 12 tackles.

In 2022, Javon became a starter for the Bulldogs. He made four tackles and broke up one pass in his first two games. He had a great game against Florida, making eight tackles. Later, in a big game against Tennessee, he made seven tackles and two sacks. This helped his team win 27-13.

Javon was a key player in Georgia's success. He helped the Bulldogs win two national championships. He was even named the Defensive MVP of the 2023 National Championship Game. This means he was the best defensive player in that big game!

Joining the NFL

After his amazing college career, Javon Bullard entered the 2024 NFL draft. The Green Bay Packers picked him in the second round. He was the 58th player chosen overall.

Javon signed his first professional contract on June 3, 2024. He is now an active player for the Packers. Fans are excited to see him play in the NFL!