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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 SeasonBack To Top
  • 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 6½ 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 SeasonBack To Top
  • 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 SeasonBack To Top
  • Contributed 28 tackles (18 solo) over the course of the season, including 4½ 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 SeasonBack To Top
  • 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
CollegeBack To Top
  • 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, 4½ 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
PersonalBack To Top
  • 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 EuropaBack To Top
  • Allocated by Green Bay to the Cologne Centurions, where he started all 10 games in 2004
  • Had 24 tackles (12 solo) with 1½ sacks and seven quarterback pressures, adding five passes defensed
Player StatsBack To Top
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumbles
Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds
2004 Green Bay 16 6 28 18 10 29½ 0 0 0 0 2 1 1 0
2005 Green Bay 16 12 49 28 21 3 20½ 0 0 0 0 7 0 1 -2
2006 Green Bay 14 5 48 28 20 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
TacklesSacksInterceptionsFumbles
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 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 (½), Chad Hutchinson, Brad Johnson (1½), Jon Kitna (3), J.P. Losman, Donovan McNabb (2), Kyle Orton, Alex Smith (½), Vinny Testaverde (½), 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 OppSacks
Sep 13, 2004 @CAR0
Sep 19, 2004 CHI0
Sep 26, 2004 @IND0
Oct 3, 2004 NYG0
Oct 11, 2004 TEN0
Oct 17, 2004 @DET0
Oct 24, 2004 DAL0.5
Oct 31, 2004 @WAS1.0
Nov 14, 2004 MIN1.0
Nov 21, 2004 @HOU0
Nov 29, 2004 STL0
Dec 5, 2004 @PHI1.0
Dec 12, 2004 DET0
Dec 19, 2004 JAC0
Dec 24, 2004 @MIN0
Jan 2, 2005 @CHI1.0
2004 Totals4.5
Sep 11, 2005 @DET0.5
Sep 18, 2005 CLE0
Sep 25, 2005 TB0
Oct 3, 2005 @CAR0
Oct 9, 2005 NO0
Oct 23, 2005 @MIN0
Oct 30, 2005 @CIN0
Nov 6, 2005 PIT0
Nov 13, 2005 @ATL0
Nov 21, 2005 MIN0.5
Nov 27, 2005 @PHI0
Dec 4, 2005 @CHI1.0
Dec 11, 2005 DET0
Dec 19, 2005 @BAL0
Dec 25, 2005 CHI0
Jan 1, 2006 SEA1.0
2005 Totals3
Sep 10, 2006 CHI0
Sep 17, 2006 NO0
Sep 24, 2006 @DET0
Oct 2, 2006 @PHI1.0
Oct 8, 2006 STL0
Oct 22, 2006 @MIA0
Oct 29, 2006 ARI0
Nov 5, 2006 @BUF1.0
Nov 12, 2006 @MIN1.0
Nov 19, 2006 NE0
Nov 27, 2006 @SEA0
Dec 3, 2006 NYJ0
Dec 10, 2006 @SF0.5
Dec 17, 2006 DET3.0
Dec 21, 2006 MIN0
Dec 31, 2006 @CHI0
2006 Totals6.5
Sep 9, 2007 PHI0
Sep 16, 2007 @NYG0
Sep 23, 2007 SD0
Sep 30, 2007 @MIN0
Oct 7, 2007 CHI0
Oct 14, 2007 WAS1.0
Oct 29, 2007 @DEN0
Nov 4, 2007 @KC0
Nov 11, 2007 MIN0
Nov 18, 2007 CAR0
Nov 22, 2007 @DET0
Nov 29, 2007 @DAL0
Dec 9, 2007 OAK0
Dec 16, 2007 @STL0
Dec 23, 2007 @CHI0
Dec 30, 2007 DET0
2007 Totals1
Packers Totals15

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau
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