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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 Mascellus Bullard (born September 5, 2002) is an American professional football player. He plays as a safety for the Green Bay Packers in the National Football League (NFL). Before joining the NFL, he played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs. He helped his college team win two national championships. The Packers chose him in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early Life and High School Football

Javon Bullard was born on September 5, 2002, in Eatonton, Georgia. When he was five years old, his family moved to Milledgeville, Georgia. He went to Baldwin High School in Milledgeville. In high school, Javon was a talented football player. He decided to play college football at the University of Georgia.

College Football Career

Javon Bullard started playing for the Georgia Bulldogs in 2021. As a freshman, he played in 14 games. In one game against Charleston Southern, he made six tackles, which was the most on his team. He finished his first season with 12 tackles.

In the next season, 2022, Javon started the first two games. He made four tackles and broke up one pass. He later had a career-high eight tackles in a big win against Florida. In a game against undefeated Tennessee, Javon made seven tackles and had two sacks. This helped Georgia win the game 27–13.

During the Peach Bowl, Javon made an important defensive play. Georgia won that game 42–41. Javon was named the game's defensive MVP (Most Valuable Player) for his excellent performance. In the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Javon had two interceptions and recovered a fumble. He was again named the game's defensive MVP.

In the 2023 season, Javon continued to play well. He made 55 tackles, had one tackle for loss, and caught two interceptions. After this successful season, he decided to enter the 2024 NFL draft on December 31, 2023.

Professional Football Career

The Green Bay Packers chose Javon Bullard in the second round of the 2024 NFL draft. He was the 58th player picked overall. He officially signed his first professional contract with the Packers on June 3, 2024.

NFL Career Statistics

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