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G DARYN COLLEDGE #73 6' 4" • 305 lbs. • Boise State Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season Age: 26 Acquired: Draft 2006 (2a) Current Status: Active Roster   Named to the Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team Began rookie season as a backup but broke into the starting lineup in Week 2 and started every game thereafter - 14 at left guard and one at left tackle Played at Boise State during a period of tremendous success, the Broncos posting a 45-7 record from 2002-05, including a 31-1 conference mark en route to four straight Western Athletic Conference championships Was highly durable as a collegian, setting the school records for consecutive games played and started (both 52) Became the highest-ever NFL draft choice from the state of Alaska - and the eighth overall - when he was picked 47th overall this past April by Green Bay, topping Reggie Tongue, who went 58th to Kansas City in 1996 Grew up in North Pole, Alaska, a town populated by just over 1,600 that is located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks. His boyhood home was located on S. Santa Claus Lane and the city was known for its candy cane-themed light poles Pro Summary A determined, confident second-year offensive lineman who improved dramatically in his first season, beginning it as a backup and ending it with All-Rookie honors Was immediately written in as the starting left guard upon being drafted in the second round out of Boise State, but lost that starting job after a shaky preseason opener Never lost his focus or willingness to learn and improve, only became more determined and when an injury to fellow rookie Jason Spitz thrust him back into the starting lineup in Week 2, never relinquished the spot Ended up starting 15 games, 14 at left guard and one at his college position of left tackle in an emergency, when Chad Clifton (illness) missed the game at Miami (Oct. 22) Was named to the midseason All-Rookie Team of Sports Illustrated's Peter King and the postseason All-Rookie Team of Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers Association, signs of the tremendous improvement made after beginning the season as a backup Was also called the team's most improved player by Head Coach Mike McCarthy at season's end With each game started, grew more and more confident and made the difficult start to the preseason a distant memory Intense, smart player who fits the offense's zone-blocking scheme well with his mobility and is developing into a reliable pass blocker Was the first of two second-round choices by Green Bay in the 2006 draft (47th overall and sixth offensive lineman); the Packers utilized a pick obtained from Atlanta in a draft-day trade down of 10 spots that included the 37th overall selection received from Denver for Javon Walker Was a four-year starter (2002-05) at left tackle for Boise State, though the Green Bay coaching staff immediately penciled him in as the designated starter at left guard Has drawn comparisons to former Green Bay LG Mike Wahle due to his proven ability to pull athletically and block well in space Highly durable at Boise State, holds the school record in consecutive games played and started (both 52) Was a three-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection for the Broncos, earning first-team honors in 2004 and 2005 after receiving second-team recognition in 2003 Arguably stands as the best offensive lineman in school history At Boise State during a period of remarkable success, the school posted a 45-7 record (.865) during his four seasons as a starter, including a 31-1 conference mark en route to four straight WAC championships Upon being chosen by the Packers with the 47th overall pick, he became the eighth Alaskan to be drafted by an NFL team - and the highest ever, topping Reggie Tongue, who went 58th overall to Kansas City in 1996 Interestingly, lived on S. Santa Claus Lane while growing up in North Pole, Alaska, a city located 14 miles southeast of Fairbanks that has a population of just over 1,600 people and features candy cane-themed light poles 2006 Season Played in all 16 games during his rookie season Made his NFL debut in the season opener, on special teams, then started the final 15 games - 14 at left guard and one at left tackle Started in Week 2 vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) for an injured Spitz and never relinquished the role, even after Spitz returned to health and was re-inserted at right guard Wound up on the field for 1,060 offensive plays (94.9 percent), third on the team behind Brett Favre and center Scott Wells At season's end, called by McCarthy the team's most improved player Named to the prestigious Pro Football Weekly/Pro Football Writers Association All-Rookie Team Against New Orleans (Sept. 17), made his first NFL start, at left guard for Spitz (thigh bruise) At Detroit (Sept. 24), made a key block on LB Anthony Cannon to spring Ahman Green for a 10-yard touchdown on a quick screen Played every snap on an offensive line that didn't allow a sack from the fourth quarter vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) to the second quarter vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8); the streak covered 108 passing plays and included a shutout at Philadelphia (Oct. 2) against the Eagles' attacking defense In Rams contest, buried DE Victor Adeyanju at the line of scrimmage, helping put RB Noah Herron into the end zone from 1 yard out At Miami (Oct. 22), shifted from left guard to left tackle with Clifton inactive (illness) as the Packers started three rookies on the offensive line for the first time since at least the 1970 merger, according to Elias Sports Bureau; was part of an offensive line that blocked for 155 yards rushing, including 118 from Green In 31-14 win vs. Arizona (Oct. 29), helped the offense amass 203 yards on the ground (383 total) including 100-yard performances from both Green (106) and Vernand Morency (101) At Buffalo (Nov. 5), blocked for Green's 122 rushing yards and 427 yards of team offense At Minnesota (Nov. 12), part of an offensive line that did not give up a sack, helping Favre throw for a season-high 347 yards and two touchdowns Against the New York Jets (Dec. 3), aided Green in gaining 102 yards on 14 carries In 17-9 triumph vs. Detroit (Dec. 17), shifted to left tackle for a series with Clifton temporarily out with a shoulder stinger Spent the offseason and first portion of training camp as the starter at LG, but after the preseason opener at San Diego (Aug. 12), fellow rookie Spitz was moved to left guard and Tony Moll was promoted to start at right guard Played primarily at his college position, left tackle, the rest of the preseason College A four-year starter and a three-time All-Western Athletic Conference selection for the Broncos, earning first-team honors in 2004 and 2005 after receiving second-team recognition in 2003 Highly durable at Boise State, holds the school record in consecutive games played and started (both 52) Arguably stands as the best offensive lineman in school history At Boise State during a period of remarkable success, the school posted a 45-7 record (.865) during his four seasons as a starter, including a 31-1 conference mark en route to four straight WAC championships Also contributed to three consecutive Top 20 rankings from 2002-04 and to a 31-game home winning streak that stood as the nation's longest active string until it was ended in his final collegiate game Three times he was named as the school's 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' (2003-05) Also set several records in the BSU weight room during the spring of 2005, including 438 pounds in the power clean and 665 pounds in the back squat Was one of only four senior starters on a team that finished 9-4, including a 7-1 conference mark that allowed it to capture the WAC title Started all 13 games at left tackle, stretching his personal starting streak to a school-record 52 games when he lined up against Boston College in the MPC Computers Bowl (Dec. 28) in his final game as a collegian Garnered first-team all-conference honors and was chosen as the top offensive lineman in the WAC for the second straight year Contributed to the Broncos' ninth-place national ranking in scoring offense (36.1 points per game) and fifth-place finish in rushing touchdowns (36) Tabbed as the school's 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' for a third consecutive season Recorded a season-best 11 knockdowns in win at Hawaii (Oct. 1), he additionally blocked a pair of fourth-quarter kicks, both of which led to BSU points - a field goal try, returned by Orlando Scandrick for a touchdown, and an extra point attempt, run back for two points (also by Scandrick) Matched his season high with 11 knockdowns vs. San Jose State (Oct. 15) while opening holes for TD runs by Jared Zabransky and Lee Marks Allowed only one sack all season (Nov. 5 vs. New Mexico State) Was on the preseason "watch" lists for the 2005 Outland and Rotary Lombardi awards As a junior, earned first-team All-WAC recognition an initial time while starting all 12 games at left tackle Also was chosen as the conference's top offensive lineman and the fifth-best player overall in the league Was a key cog in the Broncos' finish among the country's offensive leaders, second in scoring (48.9 points per game) and fourth in total offense (492.7 yards per game) Also had a hand in a school-record 49 rushing touchdowns Was honored as 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' at BSU for a second straight year Helped Boise State to its third consecutive WAC title, an 11-1 mark that included a Liberty Bowl loss to Louisville and a consensus Top 20 ranking (12th by Associated Press, 13th by ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll) Posted 12 knockdowns in victory at Texas-El Paso (Sept. 18) During his sophomore season, received all-conference honors for the first time Opened at left tackle in 34-31, Fort Worth Bowl win over Texas Christian (Dec. 23) among a personal-high 14 starts Helped the team to finish first in the country in scoring for the second straight year (43.0 points per game), along with posting 336.2 passing yards per game (fifth in nation) Named as the school's 'Outstanding Offensive Lineman' an initial time, he was a key part in the Broncos' 13-1 record, WAC championship and Top 20 ranking (15th in ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, 16th in AP poll) Moved into the starting lineup as a redshirt freshman Started all 13 games at left tackle, including 34-16, Humanitarian Bowl victory over Iowa State (Dec. 31) Was a third-team Freshman All-America selection of The Sporting News Played important role for the Broncos' offense, which led the nation in both scoring (45.62 points per game) and total offense (501.46 yards per game), en route to a 12-1 finish, a WAC championship and a Top 20 ranking (12th in ESPN/USA Today coaches' poll, 15th in AP poll) Sat out his initial season as a redshirt Had enrolled early at Boise State (January 2001), allowing him to take part in that year's spring practice Personal Given name Daryn Wayne Colledge Born in Fairbanks, Alaska Married to Megan Was a first-team all-state defensive lineman at North Pole (Alaska) High School Also received honorable mention all-state recognition as an offensive lineman and punter his senior year Additionally garnered first-team all-conference honors on both offense and defense as a senior Lettered twice in football, four times in baseball (as an outfielder and first baseman) and twice for the track team Finished third in the shot put at the state track and field championships his senior year and placed eighth as a junior Also spent one season as a center on the school's basketball team and was a member of the wrestling squad his freshman year Served as trophy presenter and spoke to the players and parents in the local East River Pop Warner football program about sportsmanship and teamwork Rang bells during the holidays as part of the Salvation Army's Red Kettle campaign Played games and ate dinner with patients at the annual Families of Children with Cancer holiday party Took part in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon to benefit the Angel Fund Holds B.A. degree in communications Has aspirations of an eventual career in television or radio work Hobbies include playing golf and reading novels, particularly the work of Dan Brown Lists any of movies in The Godfather series as his favorite films Has worked as a bouncer at the Ha' Penny Bridge Pub in downtown Boise, Idaho Residence: Green Bay Player Stats Back To Top Year GP GS 2006 Green Bay 16 15 NFL debut: vs. Chicago, 9/10/06 First NFL start: vs. New Orleans, 9/17/06 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2006: Selected by Green Bay Packers as first of two choices in second round (47th overall) of '06 NFL Draft, April 29...Signed first contract, July 27. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009