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DE CULLEN JENKINS #77

6' 2" • 303 lbs. • Central Michigan

Exp: 5th NFL Season, 5th Packers Season
Age: 27
Acquired: Free Agent 2004
Current Status: Active Roster

2007 Bio:

Name is pronounced KULL-en
Took over as starting defensive end in season's final month, and parlayed impressive work into his first long-term contract
Recorded a career-high 6 1/2 sacks in 2006, including his first three-sack game vs. Detroit (Dec. 17)
Led the NFL in 2005 with three blocked kicks, joining Chicago's Alphonso Boone (2) as one of just two players with multiple blocks. Also broke up seven passes, the most by a Packers defensive lineman since Reggie White also had seven in 1994
Originally signed by Green Bay as a rookie free agent after the '03 draft
One year later, parlayed an impressive NFL Europa season and strong training camp into a 53-man roster spot
In his 2004 NFL debut, played against older brother, Kris, a DT for the Panthers
A four-year letter winner and three-year starter at Central Michigan
Now a 295-pound lineman, ran the 100-meter dash and 300-meter hurdles as an all-conference high school athlete

Pro Summary

Quiet but emerging force on the defensive line enters his fourth year in the NFL with his first long-term contract and a rising level of respect around the league
Helped make the Packers a different defense down the stretch in 2006, taking over as a starting defensive end, combining stout run defense and effective pass-rush skills in his first true every-down role
Finished the season with 48 tackles (28 solo) and a career-high 6 1/2 sacks, including a three-sack effort in his first '06 start at end
Played so well in helping the Packers finish the season with a four-game winning streak that the team locked him up with a multi-year contract just days before he was scheduled to become a restricted free agent
The contract was a monumental step in the career of a humble, undrafted player from a non-major college program who was cut during his first training camp and sent to NFL Europa the following spring and always playing with a one-year deal
His ability to adapt so well at defensive end traces back to his college days at Central Michigan, where he played end at around 245 pounds before bulking up to take his shot at the pros as an interior lineman
Has slowly and steadily proven his value over the past three seasons, totaling 125 tackles (74 solo), 14 sacks and 11 passes defensed playing both defensive tackle and end
That versatility will continue to help the Packers with his ability to play end on early downs and move inside to tackle in obvious pass-rush situations
Plays with tremendous leverage, able to stay low while still maintaining quickness
A better athlete than often given credit for, keeps his energies focused and plays with a relentless approach that maximizes on his abilities
Began to come into his own in 2005 as a starting defensive tackle, blocking a league-best three kicks and piling up seven passes defensed, more than any Packers defensive lineman since Reggie White also totaled seven in 1994 (matched by teammate Ryan Pickett in 2006)
Also was one of just two players across the league, joining Chicago's Alphonso Boone (2), to block more than one kick in 2005
In 2004, tied for second on the team with 4 1/2 sacks in his first pro season, coming off a stint in NFL Europa that helped him win a roster spot in his second attempt
Originally signed with the Packers as a non-drafted free agent, May 2, 2003, but was waived during training camp that year

2006 Season

Played in 14 games with five starts, including the season's final three weeks at right defensive end, where he excelled
Beginning at San Francisco (Dec. 10), received increased reps at defensive end on early downs, in an effort to improve the run defense and also to rest Kabeer Gbaja-Biamila for passing downs
His 6� sacks were a career high and ranked third on the team
Had 48 tackles (28 solo), two passes defensed and a pair of fumble recoveries in 409 defensive plays
Missed two contests with an injured left ankle, sustained in Week 5
In the second quarter vs. Chicago (Sept. 10), stopped RB Thomas Jones for a 1-yard loss on third-and-8; later, in the third quarter, deflected a Rex Grossman pass that fell to the ground on third-and-6, forcing Chicago to settle for a field goal
Started consecutive games at defensive tackle, vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) and at Detroit (Sept. 24)
At Philadelphia (Oct. 2), sacked Donovan McNabb for a 9-yard loss on third-and-12 and, on the next play, ended the first half by alertly making the tackle on a fake field-goal pass
Sidelined much of the contest vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8) with an injured ankle, was inactive at Miami (Oct. 22) and vs. Arizona (Oct. 29)
Returned to practice Nov. 2 and played the following Sunday at Buffalo (Nov. 5); tipped a pass at the line to force a punt and also sacked J.P. Losman
To close the first half at Minnesota (Nov. 12), combined with Aaron Kampman to sack Brad Johnson; also split a sack with A.J. Hawk in the third quarter, surpassing 10 sacks for his career
At San Francisco (Dec. 10), saw about two-thirds of his snaps at right defensive end after practicing there during the week; on third-and-9, sacked Alex Smith with Kampman, forcing a three-and-out
Taking the place of Gbaja-Biamila, made his first '06 start at RDE, vs. Detroit (Dec. 17), and answered with a career-high three sacks, all in the first half (the first sack from the end position and the other two as a tackle); the latter two sacks came on third downs, forcing Lions' punts
Became the third Green Bay player to record three sacks in a 2006 game (also Kampman and Corey Williams); never before have the Packers had as many as three players have three-sack games in the same season
Also recovered a Jon Kitna fumble on a Detroit fourth-and-1
Again started at defensive end in 9-7 victory vs. Minnesota (Dec. 21), and tackled RB Chester Taylor for a 1-yard loss in the fourth quarter; the Vikings punted two plays later

2005 Season

Played in all 16 games with 12 starts - all at defensive tackle - and in doing so doubled his '04 starts total
Finished with a career-high 49 tackles (28 solo), including three sacks, plus one fumble recovery and seven passes defensed - the most by a Green Bay lineman since White also had seven 11 years before
Led the NFL with three blocked kicks, joining Chicago's Boone (2) as one of two players in 2005 with multiple blocks
Got his hands on two PATs and one field goal, becoming the first Packer to block a PAT since Cletidus Hunt, Dec. 8, 2002
Against Cleveland (Sept. 18), made a career-high six tackles (four solo) and blocked a Phil Dawson PAT try in the third quarter
At Carolina (Oct. 3), totaled four tackles (two solo), including a tackle-for-loss on RB Steven Davis in the first quarter
Also blocked a John Kasay PAT attemept and recovered a Jake Delhomme fumble caused by Gbaja-Biamila, setting up a 16-yard Donald Lee TD reception one play later
Made two solo tackles vs. New Orleans (Oct. 9), one for a 4-yard loss on RB Deuce McAllister
In 20-10 defeat vs. Pittsburgh (Nov. 6), made two tackles (one solo) and blocked a 51-yard field goal attempt by Jeff Reed in the fourth quarter
Tallied four passes defensed in a two-week span at Atlanta (Nov. 13) and against Minnesota (Nov. 21), adding half a sack of Vikings' Johnson with Gbaja-Biamila
In two games vs. Chicago, sacked QB Kyle Orton (Dec. 4) for a 9-yard loss and took down Jones for a 4-yard loss (Dec. 25), both on third down to force punts
Started at defensive tackle vs. Seattle (Jan. 1) and made two solo stops, including a 7-yard sack of QB Seneca Wallace to force a punt

2004 Season

Contributed 28 tackles (18 solo) over the course of the season, including 4� sacks (tied with Kampman for second on the team), plus one fumble recovery, one forced fumble and two passes defensed
Played in all 16 regular-season games, making six starts
Started four early season games (Weeks 3-6) at the 'Eagle' tackle position when the usual starter, Hunt, shifted over to nose tackle to replace an injured Grady Jackson (kneecap)
In the Monday night opener at Carolina (Sept 13.), made two tackles (one solo), playing a significant number of snaps after Jackson was sidelined early in the contest
Played against older brother, Kris, a DT for the Panthers, in his own NFL debut
In the next game, vs. Chicago (Sept. 19), made two solo tackles, one for a 4-yard loss on Jones
At Indianapolis (Sept. 26), made first NFL start with Hunt's move to NT and started following three games
Last of that four-game starting streak came in his hometown of Detroit (Oct. 17), helping to limit the Lions to 33 yards on 16 rushing attempts (2.1 avg.)
Additionally, pressured Joey Harrington on the play of the game, forcing the QB into an interception that Darren Sharper returned 36 yards for a touchdown to put Green Bay up 24-10 in an eventual 38-10 victory
Split a sack with Kampman in win over Dallas (Oct. 24)
Collected sacks of Redskins' Mark Brunell (Oct. 31) and Vikings' Daunte Culpepper (Nov. 14), both on third down to force punts
At Philadelphia (Dec. 5), came away with four tackles (three solo), including one sack and a forced fumble (which he recovered himself), all on the same play
On the Eagles' first drive, came around McNabb's backside and swatted the ball out of the QB's hand, then pounced on it
In comeback win over Detroit (Dec. 12), made one solo tackle and had two passes defensed; early in contest, on third-and-13, tipped a Harrington pass and forced Detroit to settle for a field goal
Later, in the second quarter, stopped the Lions' Shawn Bryson for a 3-yard loss, then deflected another pass on a long third down, forcing a fourth-quarter punt
In start at Chicago (Jan. 2), made five tackles (three solo), including one sack of QB Chad Hutchinson for a 4-yard loss on the heels of a Hunt sack that set up the long third down
Accounted for one assisted tackle vs. Minnesota in NFC Wild Card playoff game (Jan. 9)

2003 Season

Spent the season out of football after Green Bay waived him in the first mandatory roster reduction, Aug. 26
Originally signed with the Packers as a non-drafted free agent on May 2, 2003

College

Was a four-year letter winner (1999-2002) at Central Michigan, starting his last three years
Recorded 40 tackles (20 solo), seven tackles for a loss, 4� sacks and two passes defensed during his senior year, when he played in 12 games
Started every game as a junior and finished with 48 (28 solo) tackles, 10 stops for a loss and five sacks
Recorded 49 tackles and two sacks during his sophomore season in 2000
Saw some action as a true freshman in 1999
Majored in elementary education

Personal

Given name Cullen Darome Jenkins
First name is pronounced KULL-en
Born in Detroit
Married to his high school sweetheart, the former Pashun Hussin, the couple has two children, Jasmin, 7, and Ashanti, 4
Earned four letters in track, three in football and two in basketball at Belleville (Mich.) High School
Recognized with all-conference honors in football and in track, running the 100-meter dash and 300-meter hurdles
Assisted in the 'Campbells Chunky Soup Click For Cans' competition, helping unload soup from a truck to give to participating pantries
Signed autographs for fans at the 2007 Green Bay Packers Fan Fest
Also served breakfast at a local Hardee's to raise money for multiple sclerosis
Participated in the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball game in 2005 and '06, as well as in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon
In 2006, played in the Milwaukee Brewers Celebrity Softball Game
This offseaon, was a guest at a Swan House auction, a house built with donated time and materials designated for single-parent college students
Brother, Kris, plays for the Carolina Panthers
Volunteer work includes reading books to school children
Also spoke to a local Pop Warner football team last fall about sportsmanship and what it takes to become a professional athlete
Visited Hawaii this past offseason
Has aspirations of being an elementary school teacher, businessman or getting into coaching
Hobbies include fishing and traveling, especially to Florida; his best catch was a 62-inch golden amberjack in Fla.
Also enjoys spending time with his family
Names Chappelle Show as his favorite TV program
Residence: Green Bay

NFL Europa

Allocated by Green Bay to the Cologne Centurions, where he started all 10 games in 2004
Had 24 tackles (12 solo) with 1� sacks and seven quarterback pressures, adding five passes defensed

Player Stats

			Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Tot	Solo	Asst	Sk	Yds	No	Yds	Lg	TD	PD	FF	FR	Yds
2004 Green Bay	16	6	28	18	10	4�	29�	0	0	0	0	2	1	1	0
2005 Green Bay	16	12	49	28	21	3	20�	0	0	0	0	7	0	1	-2
2006 Green Bay	14	5	48	28	20	6�	62	0	0	0	0	2	0	2	0
NFL totals (three years)	46	23	125	74	51	14	112	0	0	0	0	11	1	4	-2

Playoffs
			Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Tot	Solo	Asst	Sk	Yds	No	Yds	Lg	TD	PD	FF	FR	Yds
2004 Green Bay	1	0	1	0	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0	0

NFL Europa
Year	GP	GS	Total	UT	AT	Sacks	Int	PD	FR	FF
2004 Cologne Centurions	10	10	24	12	12	1�	0	5	0	0

Additional statistics: Blocked P.Dawson PAT attempt, vs. Cleveland, 9/18/05; blocked J.Kasay PAT attempt, at Carolina, 10/3/05; blocked J.Reed FG attempt, vs. Pittsburgh, 11/6/05. Career sacks - Mark Brunell, Daunte Culpepper, Joey Harrington (�), Chad Hutchinson, Brad Johnson (1�), Jon Kitna (3), J.P. Losman, Donovan McNabb (2), Kyle Orton, Alex Smith (�), Vinny Testaverde (�), Seneca Wallace. Special teams tackles - 1 in 2006.

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles
Total: 7, vs. Det. (12/17/06)
Solo: 7, vs. Det. (12/17/06)
Sacks: 3, vs. Det. (12/17/06)

NFL debut: at Carolina, 9/13/04
First NFL start: at Indianapolis, 9/26/04
First sack: vs. Dallas, 10/24/04 (V.Testaverde, shared with A.Kampman)

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2003: Signed by Green Bay Packers as non-drafted free agent, May 2...Waived by Packers, Aug. 26.
2004: Re-signed by Packers as reserve/future free agent and allocated to Cologne Centurions of NFL Europa, Jan. 16.
2005: Re-signed by Packers as exclusive-rights free agent, March 29.
2006: Re-signed by Packers as exclusive-rights free agent, March 14.
2007: Signed four-year contract extension with Packers, Feb. 26.

CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2010

ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats
Game Date	Opp	Sacks
Game Date	Opp	Sacks
Sep 13, 2004	@CAR	0
Sep 19, 2004	CHI	0
Sep 26, 2004	@IND	0
Oct 3, 2004	NYG	0
Oct 11, 2004	TEN	0
Oct 17, 2004	@DET	0
Oct 24, 2004	DAL	0.5
Oct 31, 2004	@WAS	1.0
Nov 14, 2004	MIN	1.0
Nov 21, 2004	@HOU	0
Nov 29, 2004	STL	0
Dec 5, 2004	@PHI	1.0
Dec 12, 2004	DET	0
Dec 19, 2004	JAC	0
Dec 24, 2004	@MIN	0
Jan 2, 2005	@CHI	1.0
2004 Totals		4.5
Sep 11, 2005	@DET	0.5
Sep 18, 2005	CLE	0
Sep 25, 2005	TB	0
Oct 3, 2005	@CAR	0
Oct 9, 2005	NO	0
Oct 23, 2005	@MIN	0
Oct 30, 2005	@CIN	0
Nov 6, 2005	PIT	0
Nov 13, 2005	@ATL	0
Nov 21, 2005	MIN	0.5
Nov 27, 2005	@PHI	0
Dec 4, 2005	@CHI	1.0
Dec 11, 2005	DET	0
Dec 19, 2005	@BAL	0
Dec 25, 2005	CHI	0
Jan 1, 2006	SEA	1.0
2005 Totals		3
Sep 10, 2006	CHI	0
Sep 17, 2006	NO	0
Sep 24, 2006	@DET	0
Oct 2, 2006	@PHI	1.0
Oct 8, 2006	STL	0
Oct 22, 2006	@MIA	0
Oct 29, 2006	ARI	0
Nov 5, 2006	@BUF	1.0
Nov 12, 2006	@MIN	1.0
Nov 19, 2006	NE	0
Nov 27, 2006	@SEA	0
Dec 3, 2006	NYJ	0
Dec 10, 2006	@SF	0.5
Dec 17, 2006	DET	3.0
Dec 21, 2006	MIN	0
Dec 31, 2006	@CHI	0
2006 Totals		6.5
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	1.0
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		1
Packers Totals		15

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau