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Team / Players / Jason Hunter   DE JASON HUNTER #57 6' 4" • 260 lbs. • Appalachian State Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season Age: 24 Acquired: Free Agent 2006 Current Status: Active Roster Select A Player Allen, Condrew Allen, Jake Barbre, Allen Barnett, Nick Bigby, Atari Bishop, Desmond Blackmon, Will Bodiford, Shaun Bolston, Conrad Brohm, Brian Bush, Jarrett Carvalho, Brennen Chillar, Brandon Clifton, Chad Cole, Colin Colledge, Daryn Collins, Nick Considine, Ryan Coston, Junius Crosby, Mason Culver, Tyrone DeBauche, Ken Driver, Donald Finley, Jermichael Flynn, Matt Francies, Chris Gafford, Thomas Gbaja-Biamila, Kabeer Giacomini, Breno Grant, Ryan Hall, Korey Harper, Rod Harrell, Justin Harris, Al Havner, Spencer Hawk, A.J. Haynos, Joey Herron, Noah Hodge, Abdul Humphrey, Tory Hunter, Jason Jackson, Brandon Jansen, J.J. Jenkins, Cullen Jennings, Greg Jolly, Johnny Jones, James Kampman, Aaron Keenan, Ryan Kuhn, John Lansanah, Danny Lee, Donald Lee, Patrick Lumpkin, Kregg Malone, Alfred Martin, Ruvell McDonald, Brian Moll, Tony Montgomery, Michael Morency, Vernand Muir, Daniel Nelson, Jordy Peprah, Charlie Peterson, Mike Pickett, Ryan Poppinga, Brady Porter, Joe Powdrell, Ryan Quinn, Johnny Riley, Marcus Rodgers, Aaron Rouse, Aaron Ryan, Jon Sitton, Josh Smith, Taj Spitz, Jason Stephenson, Cameron Swain, Brett Tauscher, Mark Thompson, Jeremy Thompson, Orrin Toledo, Joe Ward, Kyle Wells, Scott White, Corey White, Tracy Williams, Tramon Woodson, Charles Wynn, DeShawn 2007 Bio: Select A SummaryAt A GlancePro Summary2006 SeasonCollegePersonalPlayer Stats Made the 2006 roster as a longshot out of training camp, jumping from Division I-AA Appalachian State to the NFL A key contributor on special teams, recovered a Green Bay onside kick, the first Packer to do so since 2003 Earned Division I-AA second-team All-America honors in 2005 after spending year away from football in 2004 Helped Appalachian State win Division I-AA national championship in 2005, posting 13 sacks and scoring three defensive touchdowns Played just one season of high school football Pro Summary A raw talent with a lot of tools, served as a backup defensive end and a key contributor on special teams in his first year as a pro Signed by Green Bay as a non-drafted free agent on May 5, 2006, made the jump from Division I-AA Appalachian State to the NFL and surprised many by landing a spot on the 53-man roster at the conclusion of training camp Showed a knack for getting to the quarterback in the preseason to earn that roster spot despite long odds and relatively unknown status coming in Has the speed to be a situational pass rusher but also holds up well against the run for a smaller end Played in 14 games with the Packers in 2006, recording two tackles on defense and eight on special teams Also recovered a Green Bay onside kick, the first by a Packer since 2003 Has the body type the Packers coaches like to utilize on special teams, a large and lean frame with the speed to get down the field in coverage A high-effort player with a chance to earn a larger role as he finds a way to maximize on his athleticism and refine his technique in the pro game Played in 50 games (15 starts) in four years for Appalachian State, earning Division I-AA second-team All-America honors and helping his team to a national championship in 2005 Returned to football as a senior after spending 2004 away from the game and became a high-impact defensive playmaker in his final collegiate season Scored three defensive touchdowns and posted 13 sacks that final year to give him 24 sacks in his college career Played college football as a true freshman after playing just one season in high school in Fayetteville, N.C. 2006 Season Back To Top Non-drafted free agent made the team and played in 14 games, mostly on special teams, and was listed as inactive twice Saw limited play on defense in seven contests (37 snaps) and recorded a pair of solo tackles Also had eight coverage stops and registered the Packers' lone 2006 onside kick recovery Bulked up during the season to handle the rigors of playing defensive line in the NFL Inactive for the first two weeks, made his NFL debut at Detroit (Sept. 24) and posted a first-quarter special teams tackle At Philadelphia (Oct. 2), saw his first career action on defense Played a season-high 14 defensive snaps at Miami (Oct. 22) and six vs. Arizona (Oct. 29) Made two special teams tackles at Minnesota (Nov. 12) In the third quarter vs. the New York Jets (Dec. 3), became the first Packers player to recover a Green Bay onside kick since Erwin Swiney, Sept. 7, 2003, vs. Minnesota In 9-7 win vs. Minnesota (Dec. 21), pushed PR Mewelde Moore out of bounds for a 1-yard loss College Back To Top In 50 games (15 starts) over four years at Appalachian State, concluded career with 186 tackles (110 solo), 38½ stops for loss, 24 sacks, nine passes defensed, five forced fumbles, five fumble recoveries and one interception In 2005, recorded 101 stops (51 solo), 24½ tackles for loss and 13 sacks in 15 starts Also recovered three fumbles, returning two for scores, caused two fumbles and returned an interception for a touchdown in his return to the gridiron in '05 Collected 10 tackles (nine solo), three stops for loss, two sacks, and returned a fumble 15 yards for a touchdown to seal the victory in Division I-AA national championship game A 2005 Division I-AA second-team All-America selection, was a first-team All-Southern Conference honoree Played in the inaugural Magnolia Gridiron All-Star Classic in Jackson, Miss., alongside fellow Packers rookie free agent Zac Alcorn, who also finished the 2006 season on the active roster Spent the year away from football in 2004 Finished with 31 tackles (14 solo), including two stops for loss and 1½ sacks, in 11 games in 2003 Played in 12 games as a sophomore, collecting 30 tackles (23 solo), including four stops for loss and 3½ sacks, and four passes defensed Tallied 25 tackles (22 solo), including eight stops for loss and six sacks, three forced fumbles and two fumble recoveries in 12 games as a true freshman in 2001 Majored in health promotions with psychology minor Personal Back To Top Given name Jason Terrell Hunter Born in Charlotte, N.C .Single Father played football at Johnson C. Smith University in Charlotte, N.C. Played just one year of football at E.E. Smith High School in Fayetteville, N.C. Earned honorable mention all-conference honors after posting 87 tackles and 9½ sacks Also lettered in basketball Ate dinner and played games with young patients at the local Families of Children with Cancer holiday party in December, 2006 Also participated in "Loaves and Fishes" ministry to feed homeless in Sturgeon Bay, Wis. Worked as an intern for the Red Cross in high school Enjoys spending time with family and playing video games Residence: Charlotte, N.C. 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 2006 Green Bay 14 0 2 2 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 Additional statistics: Special teams tackles - 8 in 2006. Recovered Packers' onside kickoff attempt in 2006. SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS Tackles Total: 1, twice Solo: 1, twice NFL debut: at Detroit, 9/24/06 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2006: Signed by Green Bay Packers as non-drafted free agent, May 5. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2008

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