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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 GlanceCollege Summary2008 College2007 College2006 College2005 CollegeHigh SchoolPersonalPlayer Stats Started 38 games at South Carolina at three different positions – 19 at left tackle, 11 at right tackle, eight at left guard Earned SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week vs. Clemson in 2006, not allowing a sack to future first-round draft pick Gaines Adams Comes from Hillcrest High in Simpsonville, S.C., the same school that produced current Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Travelle Wharton The first Packers draft pick from South Carolina since WR Robert Brooks in 1992 College Summary Tall, strong offensive lineman taken with the second of Green Bay’s two fifth-round draft picks, No. 162 overall The choice was acquired in a Day 1 draft trade with the New England Patriots, along with No. 26 overall in the first round, for a second-round pick (No. 41) and two third-rounders (Nos. 73 and 83) A three-year starter at South Carolina at three different positions Of his 38 career starts, 19 came at left tackle, 11 at right tackle and eight at left guard his final campaign Initially became a starter at right tackle late in his redshirt freshman season in 2005, moved to left tackle midway through the following year and then started every game at left tackle in 2007 Last season, after sitting out the first two games due to an eligibility issue from his true freshman year — breaking a string of 28 consecutive starts — opened one game at left tackle and then was moved to left guard, where he finished his collegiate career With his long arms an effective tool against edge rushers, will likely get his first look at tackle with the Packers, in the competition for the starting spot on the right side or as the potential future replacement for veteran Chad Clifton on the left side Became the Packers’ 18th draft pick from South Carolina and the first since WR Robert Brooks in 1992 (third round) Earned several academic honors, including CoSIDA Academic All-District III his final season and South Carolina’s Andrew Sorensen Scholar-Athlete Award for football in 2006 Graduated with a degree in sport and entertainment management 2008 College Back To Top Played in 11 of 13 games, including nine starts, eight of them at left guard Was a CoSIDA Academic All-District III selection Played in the East-West Shrine Game following the season Sat out the first two games as part of an agreement with the NCAA to grant him a redshirt year despite appearing in one game as a true freshman in 2004 Absence ended a streak of 28 consecutive starts Vs. Georgia (Sept. 13): Returned to the starting lineup at left tackle Vs. Wofford (Sept. 20): Moved to left guard and remained there the rest of the season At Mississippi (Oct. 4): Limited All-SEC defensive tackle and eventual first-round draft pick Peria Jerry to two tackles Vs. LSU (Oct. 18): Injured his left ankle and did not start the next two games, returning to the starting lineup the final three contests Vs. Iowa (Jan. 1): In Outback Bowl, limited All-Big Ten defensive tackle Mitch King to two solo tackles 2007 College Back To Top Named the Gamecocks’ outstanding offensive lineman in the spring, went on to start all 12 games at left tackle and extend his streak to 28 consecutive starts Was an ESPN The Magazine Academic All-District III pick At Tennessee (Oct. 27): Was key part of offensive line that helped produce season-high 501 yards of total offense, allow Cory Boyd to rush for 160 yards on 20 carries (8.0 avg.) and permit Vols’ defense just one sack in tough 27-24 overtime defeat Vs. Clemson (Nov. 24): Part of an offensive line that did not allow a sack in last-second 23-21 loss 2006 College Back To Top Started all 13 games, the first seven at right tackle before switching to left tackle for the last six Helped the Gamecocks’ offense total more than 400 yards in each of the season’s final four games In the spring, was presented with the school’s Andrew Sorensen Scholar-Athlete Award for football At Vanderbilt (Oct. 21): Received a game ball following 31-13 victory for switching from right tackle to left tackle after halftime At Clemson (Nov. 25): Named SEC Offensive Lineman of the Week for not allowing a sack to future first-round draft pick Gaines Adams as South Carolina offense rolled up nearly 500 yards in 31-28 upset against a Clemson defense allowing an average of just 250 Vs. Houston (Dec. 29): In 44-36 Liberty Bowl victory, helped the Gamecocks’ offense total more than 400 yards for the fourth straight game 2005 College Back To Top Started four games, all at right tackle Vs. Kentucky (Oct. 8): Made his first career start as offense put up season-high 417 total yards in coach Steve Spurrier’s first SEC win as Gamecocks coach At Arkansas (Nov. 5): Took over at right tackle midway through contest and started final two regular-season games Vs. Missouri (Dec. 30): In Independence Bowl, started third straight game and helped offense compiled 408 total yards while allowing only one sack in 38-31 loss Appeared in one game, getting three snaps in season opener at Vanderbilt (Sept. 4) Was ultimately granted a redshirt year but through agreement with the NCAA had to sit out the first two games of 2008 High School Back To Top An all-conference defensive end his senior year at Hillcrest High School (Simpsonville, S.C.), the same school that produced current Carolina Panthers offensive lineman Travelle Wharton Played offensive tackle as a junior at Hillcrest after spending the first two years of his prep career at Southside High School in Simpsonville, where he played several positions Also lettered in basketball one year Personal Back To Top Given name James Jamon Meredith Nicknamed Jamon Born in Simpsonville, S.C. Single In college, participated in South Carolina’s ‘Children’s Chance’ program, which involved visiting and playing with children with cancer Enjoys playing video games and basketball Also enjoys watching reality shows on VH1 and lists Harlem Nights as his favorite movie and LeBron James as his favorite athlete Player Stats Back To Top Year GP GS 2004 South Carolina (redshirt) 1 0 2005 South Carolina 12 4 2006 South Carolina 13 13 2007 South Carolina 12 12 2008 South Carolina 11 9 College totals (five years) 49 38 Copyright © 2009 Green Bay Packers, Inc. Website design, maintenance & hosting by