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Jackson, Brandon Jenkins, Cullen Jennings, Greg Johnson, Quinn Jolly, Johnny Jones, Brad Jones, James Kampman, Aaron Kapinos, Jeremy Kuhn, John Lang, T.J. Lee, Donald Lee, Pat Lumpkin, Kregg Martin, Derrick Matthews, Clay Montgomery, Michael Nelson, Jordy Obiozor, Cyril Pickett, Ryan Poppinga, Brady Raji, B.J. Reilly, Mike Rodgers, Aaron Sitton, Josh Spitz, Jason Swain, Brett Talley, Ronald Tauscher, Mark Thompson, Jeremy Toribio, Anthony Underwood, Brandon Wells, Scott Williams, Patrick Williams, Tramon Woodson, Charles Wynn, DeShawn Wynn, Jarius 2008 Bio: Select A SummaryAt A GlancePro Summary2008 Season2007 SeasonCollegePersonalPlayer Stats Last name is pronounced HAIR-uhl Is coming back from multiple back surgeries that limited him to six games of spot duty in 2008 Considered a possible top-10 draft pick before a torn bicep injury limited him to three games during senior year at Tennessee. Postponed his bicep surgery so he could play one more game in college, against SEC rival and eventual national champion Florida Was the last Tennessee player to wear Reggie White’s No. 92 Is from the same hometown (Martin, Tenn.) as offensive lineman Chad Clifton Pro Summary Mammoth defensive lineman has been beset with injuries dating back to his final collegiate season and through his first two pro seasons After overcoming a torn bicep from his senior year at Tennessee and an ankle injury in the middle of his rookie season, had begun to hit his stride and contribute in the latter stages of ’07, including the playoffs, before an offseason back injury kept him out of the entire offseason program, training camp, and first seven games of ’08 Ultimately had two back surgeries and came off the physically-unable-to-perform list to play in six games last season, only to have hip problems related to his back injury sideline him for the final three contests Former first-round draft pick has now played in 13 games in his two seasons, with two starts, and posted 37 tackles (18 solo) Projects most likely as a defensive end in the Packers’ new 3-4 defensive scheme, but given his size may get a look at nose tackle as well Was selected 16th overall in the 2007 draft in a move that surprised many, because of the Packers’ established depth at the time on the interior of the defensive line A defensive captain at Tennessee, showed his dedication to his team with two significant decisions during the course of his college career First, decided to return for his senior season despite the possibility of being a top-10 draft pick had he come out as a junior, saying he was disappointed in the team’s 5-6 record that year and owed it to the program to help it get back to prominence Then, after tearing a bicep tendon in the second game of his senior season, postponed season-ending surgery one week so he could play one final game for his alma mater, against Southeastern Conference rival and eventual national champion Florida Started against the Gators with his arm heavily bandaged and came out of the game at times wincing in extreme pain, only to go back in after a play or two After the courageous Florida game, had the torn bicep surgically repaired and focused on his rehab and preparing for the draft workouts Interesting connections to the Packers organization are rooted in his background Became the last Tennessee player to wear Reggie White’s No. 92, with the Volunteers having retired White’s number posthumously With White’s jersey also retired by the Packers, was given No. 91 Also comes from Martin, Tenn., the same hometown of veteran offensive lineman Chad Clifton Upon his arrival for rookie orientation, noted driving through the neighborhoods how much Green Bay reminds him of his hometown 2008 Season Back To Top Played in six games and recorded 13 tackles (five solo) Missed the offseason program, training camp, and the first seven games following offseason back surgeries Was activated from PUP list Nov. 1 Sidelined for the final three games of the season due to hip injury related to the previous back problems At Tennessee (Nov. 2): Made 2008 debut and recorded four tackles, bringing down RB Chris Johnson for a 1-yard loss on a third-down run early in the fourth quarter At Minnesota (Nov. 9): Matched season high with four tackles and added a QB pressure Vs. Chicago (Nov. 16): Played and posted a tackle and a QB pressure despite sustaining a knee injury in Nov. 13 practice At New Orleans (Nov. 24): Again matched season high with four tackles 2007 Season Back To Top Signing the eve of training camp, played in seven games, making two starts, and was inactive for nine contests Posted 24 tackles (13 solo) Suffered an ankle injury during Oct. 23 practice and missed the next five games Did not participate in mini-camps and organized team activities as a precaution, recovering from the torn bicep suffered as a senior at Tennessee Vs. Chicago (Oct. 7): Saw his first career action, playing nine snaps on defense and making one solo tackle, stopping RB Cedric Benson for a 1-yard loss in the fourth quarter Vs. Washington (Oct. 14): On Charles Woodson’s 57-yard touchdown off a fumble return, provided a key block, leveling G Jason Fabini at the line of scrimmage At Chicago (Dec. 23): Started his first pro contest, filling in for an injured Ryan Pickett (groin); set career highs with nine tackles and five solo stops Vs. Seattle (Jan. 12): Started NFC Divisional playoff as a third DT when team opened in goal-line defense and finished with four tackles 2007 Draft: Selected in the first round (16th overall) and became the 13th player from Tennessee drafted by the Packers and the first since center Scott Wells (D7-04). Also became the first defensive tackle selected by Green Bay in the first round since Vonnie Holliday in 1998 College Back To Top Finished his career at Tennessee with 35 games played, including 25 starts, with 82 tackles (46 solo), 14 stops for loss, four sacks, 21 quarterback pressures, four forced fumbles, two fumble recoveries, eight deflected passes and two interceptions, returning one for a touchdown Majored in sports management Senior season (2006): A defensive captain, played in just three games due to a torn left biceps tendon, posting seven tackles (three solo) with a pressure and a tackle for loss His tremendous value to the defensive line was evident in his absence, as the Vols recorded seven sacks in the three games he played (2.33 per game) and just 10 more sacks in the 10 games he missed (1.0 per game) Super Sleeper Team selection and preseason All-Southeastern Conference choice by The NFL Draft Report Recorded two solo tackles vs. Air Force (Sept. 9), including one for a 1-yard loss, before rupturing his biceps tendon in the third quarter trying to tackle a running back Was ruled out for the season and surgery was scheduled, but lobbied to postpone the surgery and play one more game, against SEC rival and eventual national champion Florida With his arm heavily bandaged, started vs. Florida (Sept. 16) and made three tackles for no gain in a 21-20 defeat, coming out of the game periodically in tears and intense pain, but returning as soon as he could Two of those tackles came against RB and fellow Green Bay draft pick DeShawn Wynn, and chased QB Chris Leak out of the pocket on another play for an eventual 1-yard loss Junior season (2005): Started all 11 games, shifting to LDT and earning second-team All-SEC honors from The Associated Press and The NFL Draft Report Totaled 39 tackles (21 solos) with 2½ sacks and 7½ total stops behind the line of scrimmage Also intercepted two passes, returning one for a touchdown, and was credited with eight pressures, one forced fumble and three deflected passes Earned SEC Defensive Lineman of the Week honors in season opener vs. Alabama-Birmingham (Sept. 3), intercepting his first career pass and returning it 29 yards Posted career-high eight tackles (three solo) at Florida (Sept. 17) and posted sacks of Notre Dame’s Brady Quinn (Nov. 5) and Vanderbilt’s Jay Cutler (Nov. 19) Closed the season in 27-8 victory at Kentucky (Nov. 26) with four tackles (three solo), a forced fumble, and an interception returned 7 yards for a TD off his own pass deflection Sophomore season (2004): Started the team’s first 11 games at RDT before an ankle sprain vs. Kentucky (Nov. 27) in regular-season finale would limit his play in SEC Championship vs. Auburn (Dec. 4) Recovered to earn Cotton Bowl Defensive MVP honors to conclude season, posting three tackles, one sack and a fumble recovery off the bench vs. Texas A&M (Jan. 1) For the season, registered 26 tackles (17 solo) with 11 pressures, 1½ sacks and 4½ stops for losses Redshirt freshman season (2003): Missed most of spring drills after undergoing right leg surgery and then sat out the team’s first five games with a broken right ankle sustained during camp, Aug. 8 Appeared in the team’s final eight games, recording 10 tackles (five solo) with a stop for a 4-yard loss, a pass deflection and a pressure Re-aggravated ankle injury after only one play vs. Miami (Nov. 8) and saw limited action the rest of the year Personal Back To Top Given name Justin Tyrell Harrell Last name is pronounced HAIR-uhl Born in Martin, Tenn. Married the former Barbie Terry in March 2009 Brother, Jason, played college basketball at Tennessee Tech High school: Attended Westview High in Martin, Tenn., the same high school Clifton attended As a senior in 2001, named Tennessee’s Class 2A “Mr. Football,” adding Prep Football Report and PrepStar All-American honors Also named West Tennessee’s Defensive Player of the Year by the Jackson Sun and earned Class 2A All-State accolades, helping team to a 13-2 record and a state runner-up finish A three-year starter on both offense and defense During senior season, recorded 72 tackles as a defensive lineman, including 19 for loss, four sacks and eight pass deflections Added 18 receptions for 354 yards and six touchdowns as a tight end As a junior, had 61 tackles, including 12 for loss, plus four pass deflections, and caught 21 passes for 291 yards and three scores Also a three-year starter in basketball, averaged 17 points per game during senior season Community involvement: Participated in Fan Fest, the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game and a dinner to benefit the Donald Driver Foundation Also shared football pointers at local Junior Power Pack clinic Is involved in the Ronald McDonald House and St. Jude’s in Memphis, and in the past has helped his hometown high school with a football camp and worked at the Boys and Girls Club in Knoxville Hobbies/interests: Enjoys fishing and playing video games (naming ‘Call of Duty 4’ his favorite) Residence: Martin, Tenn. Player Stats Back To Top Tackles Sacks Interceptions Fumbles Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds 2007 Green Bay  7 2 24 13 11 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2008 Green Bay  6 0 13 5 8 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NFL totals (two years) 13 2 37 18 19 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Playoffs Tackles Sacks Interceptions Fumbles Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds 2007 Green Bay  2 1 7 5 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NFL debut: vs. Chicago, 10/7/07 First NFL start: at Chicago, 12/23/07 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2007: Selected by Green Bay Packers in first round (16th overall) of '07 NFL Draft, April 28...Signed first contract, July 27. 2008: Placed on reserve/physically unable to perform list, Aug. 25...Activated to 53-man roster, Nov. 1. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2012 ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats Game Date Opp Sacks Sep 9, 2007 PHI 0 Sep 16, 2007 @NYG 0 Sep 23, 2007 SD 0 Sep 30, 2007 @MIN 0 Oct 7, 2007 CHI 0 Oct 14, 2007 WAS 0 Oct 29, 2007 @DEN 0 Nov 4, 2007 @KC 0 Nov 11, 2007 MIN 0 Nov 18, 2007 CAR 0 Nov 22, 2007 @DET 0 Nov 29, 2007 @DAL 0 Dec 9, 2007 OAK 0 Dec 16, 2007 @STL 0 Dec 23, 2007 @CHI 0 Dec 30, 2007 DET 0 2007 Totals 0 Sep 8, 2008 MIN 0 Sep 14, 2008 @DET 0 Sep 21, 2008 DAL 0 Sep 28, 2008 @TB 0 Oct 5, 2008 ATL 0 Oct 12, 2008 @SEA 0 Oct 19, 2008 IND 0 Nov 2, 2008 @TEN 0 Nov 9, 2008 @MIN 0 Nov 16, 2008 CHI 0 Nov 24, 2008 @NO 0 Nov 30, 2008 CAR 0 Dec 7, 2008 HOU 0 Dec 14, 2008 @JAC 0 Dec 22, 2008 @CHI 0 Dec 28, 2008 DET 0 2008 Totals 0 Packers Totals 0 Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau Copyright © 2009 Green Bay Packers, Inc. Website design, maintenance & hosting by