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DT JOHNNY JOLLY #97

6' 3" • 318 lbs. • Texas A&M

Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 25
Acquired: Draft 2006 (6a)
Current Status: Active Roster

2007 Bio:

Came on strong in practice toward the end of his rookie season, leading to active duty in the final four games (six overall in 2006)
A three-year starter at Texas A&M who proved durable, starting the final 35 games of his college career
The Packers' second sixth-round draft pick from the Texas A&M defensive line in as many years, joining 2005 selection Michael Montgomery
Had biggest statistical year as a sophomore for Aggies, but the attention he received and his impact on games was duly noted with postseason all-Big 12 honors in his final two seasons despite lesser numbers

Pro Summary

A young, powerful defensive tackle who may only need seasoning and experience to be a legitimate impact player on the interior of the defensive line
Struggled to crack Green Bay's deep, experienced defensive tackle rotation in his rookie season
Got stronger in practice as the season wore on, prompting him to be active for the final four contests after playing in just two of the first 12 games
Recorded four tackles (three solo) and one pass defensed in his limited playing time
With his size and instincts, will be in the mix again at defensive tackle in 2007, vying for playing time against a veteran group
A thick-framed plugger with room to bulk up more, possesses above-average strength in his legs, chest and even hands, evident in his ability to shed blockers
First of the Packers' two selections in the sixth round (183rd overall) in 2006
Green Bay acquired the choice from St. Louis with a fourth-round pick (109) - obtained earlier in the draft from the Eagles - for a fourth-round choice (93)
The Packers originally picked up Jolly's slot from Atlanta after swapping with the Falcons the second-round choice obtained from Denver in the Javon Walker trade on Day 1 of the draft
Joined on the Packers' defensive line by college teammate Michael Montgomery, a sixth-round pick in 2005 who played alongside Jolly for two seasons (2003-04) at Texas A&M
Missed Packers' first post-draft minicamp as a rookie because of an ankle injury - the reason he wasn't drafted earlier - but did not need surgery and recovered to participate in second minicamp and June organized team activities
An inspirational player at A&M, was voted by his teammates to the squad's Leadership Council in both his junior and senior years
According to position coach Stan Eggen, that leadership was by example not just in games, but on the practice field as well
A three-year starter at Texas A&M who proved durable, started the final 35 games of his college career
After a breakout sophomore campaign (2003) - in which he had a career-best 95 tackles, posted a pair of sacks and deflected eight passes - became a focal point in opponents' game plans in 2004, and saw double teams on a weekly basis
Rebounded in 2005 to notch a career-high 4� sacks
For his efforts as a sophomore, received delayed recognition from Big 12 observers, garnering all-conference honors in each of his final two seasons despite lesser numbers
Played 47 games for Texas A&M, recording 230 tackles (111 solo), 6� sacks, 28 tackles for loss and 16 pass deflections

2006 Season

Sixth-round pick played in six games and was inactive for the other 10
Was inactive for a pair of five-game stretches, sandwiched around two games played in Weeks 7-8
Then played in each of the final four contests (the Packers were 6-0 with him in uniform)
Played from scrimmage in five games (73 snaps), collecting four tackles (three solo) and breaking up one pass
Explosive to the ball, earned his way into the Packers' defensive line rotation with a solid preseason, joining former Texas A&M teammate Montgomery on the defensive line
Played his first pro contest, at Miami (Oct. 22), and saw 20 plays on defense, coming away with his first career tackle
The following week vs. Arizona (Oct. 29), made a solo tackle and played a season-high 21 snaps
Also played on defense at San Francisco (Dec. 10), vs. Detroit (Dec. 17) and at Chicago (Dec. 31); had a pass defensed and two stops in Bears game

College

Played 47 games for Texas A&M, including 35 starts (in succession to close his career), recording 230 tackles (111 solo), 6� sacks, 28 tackles for loss and 16 pass deflections
As a senior, named All-Big 12 honorable mention by the league's coaches
Started all 11 games at left defensive tackle, finishing third on team with 64 tackles (20 solo), including 4� sacks and 11� tackles for loss
Recorded a season-high 11 tackles, including two sacks and three stops for loss, vs. Baylor (Oct. 1)
In collegiate finale vs. Texas (Nov. 25), combined with linemate Michael Bennett to sack QB Vince Young for 12-yard loss
Coming off a big sophomore season led to a lot of double teams and a drop in statistics as a junior, but still earned second-team All-Big 12 honors from the Dallas Morning News and honorable mention by league coaches and Associated Press
Started all 12 games at left defensive tackle, finishing with 45 tackles (18 solo), including 26 stops in the team's last four games
Had season-high eight tackles at Texas (Nov. 26) and had two of his 3� tackles for loss vs. Tennessee in Cotton Bowl (Jan. 1, 2005)
Had four of his six pass deflections vs. Oklahoma (Nov. 6) and Heisman Trophy-winning QB Jason White
As a sophomore, moved into the starting lineup for good in season opener and became the Aggies' defensive MVP
Recorded a career-high 95 tackles, including 54 solo and 12 tackles resulting in third-down stops
Also had 12 tackles for loss, including two sacks vs. Baylor (Oct. 11), and deflected eight passes
Posted a career-high 13 tackles at Oklahoma (Nov. 8) and vs. Texas (Nov. 28)
As a true freshman and reserve defensive tackle, appeared in 12 games and made 26 tackles (19 solo) with one stop for loss
Also caused and recovered a fumble
Had a season-high five tackles vs. Missouri (Nov. 16) and blocked a field goal, one of two blocks on the season
Majored in agriculture and life science

Personal

Given name Johnny Ray Jolly Jr
.Nicknamed 'Bokey' by his mother
Born in Houston
Single
Three-time all-district defensive lineman at Forest Brook High School in Houston
Earned district MVP honors as a senior, helping team win district title
Made 95 tackles as a senior and 85 as a junior with five fumble recoveries
Participated in a dinner to benefit the Donald Driver Foundation
Spent time visiting sick children at St. Joseph Hospital in College Station, Texas
Likes to play basketball and video games
Residence: Houston

Player Stats

			Tackles			Sacks		Interceptions					Fumbles
Year	GP	GS	Tot	Solo	Asst	Sk	Yds	No	Yds	Lg	TD	PD	FF	FR	Yds
2006 Green Bay	6	0	4	3	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	1	0	0	0

SINGLE-GAME CAREER HIGHS
Tackles
Total: 2, at Chi. (12/31/06)
Solo: 1, three times

NFL debut: at Miami, 10/22/06

CAREER TRANSACTIONS
2006: Selected by Green Bay Packers as first of two choices in sixth round (183rd overall) of '06 NFL Draft, April 30 (pick obtained from St. Louis with fourth-round choice for Packers' third-round selection)...Signed first contract, July 7.

CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009

ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats
Game Date	Opp	Sacks
Game Date	Opp	Sacks
Sep 10, 2006	CHI	0
Sep 17, 2006	NO	0
Sep 24, 2006	@DET	0
Oct 2, 2006	@PHI	0
Oct 8, 2006	STL	0
Oct 22, 2006	@MIA	0
Oct 29, 2006	ARI	0
Nov 5, 2006	@BUF	0
Nov 12, 2006	@MIN	0
Nov 19, 2006	NE	0
Nov 27, 2006	@SEA	0
Dec 3, 2006	NYJ	0
Dec 10, 2006	@SF	0
Dec 17, 2006	DET	0
Dec 21, 2006	MIN	0
Dec 31, 2006	@CHI	0
2006 Totals		0
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	1.0
Nov 18, 2007	CAR	0
Nov 22, 2007	@DET	0
Nov 29, 2007	@DAL	0
Dec 9, 2007	OAK	0
2007 Totals		1
Packers Totals		1

Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau