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T TONY MOLL #75 6' 5" • 306 lbs. • Nevada Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season Age: 24 Acquired: Draft 2006 (5b) Current Status: Active Roster   Name is pronounced "MAHL." Played in all 16 games, with five starts each at right guard and right tackle, during rookie season Lists starting in his hometown, at San Francisco (Dec.10), as the biggest thrill of his rookie season Was Green Bay's starting right guard for the 2006 season opener after playing offensive line just one year in college Moved to offensive tackle as a 2005 senior after spending his first four seasons at Nevada as a tight end Immediately blossomed at his new position, earning first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors in '05 as a tackle while playing all 942 of his team's offensive snaps Once an all-league defensive end and tight end as a prep, he had arrived at Nevada in 2001 as a 245-pound tight end Coached a Little League baseball team, the Tigers, while a high school senior in Sonoma, Calif. Pro Summary Thought to be a long-term developmental project when he was drafted in the fifth round in 2006, turned into an opening-day starter and a solid contributor throughout his rookie campaign After playing only one season on the offensive line in college, won a starting job at right guard in training camp with nimble movement, smarts and toughness With the offensive line shuffled at times due to injuries, showed his versatility by starting five games at right tackle as well for Mark Tauscher (groin) Played in all 16 games and started 10, a remarkable amount of playing time for a draft pick considered a "redshirt" of sorts when selected Athletic enough to play on either the left or right side, is projected to have long-term starting potential depending on how the team's offensive line grows and develops Tackle may ultimately be his best position with what is thought to be a tremendous upside considering how quickly he picked up offensive line play with minimal experience Has all the tools, with the ability to pull, cut-block, trap, and stay light on his feet A smart player with loads of football knowledge and solid fundamentals, which allowed him to succeed at relatively new positions so quickly Will look to get stronger and continue to fill out the 300-plus-pound frame he's carried for only two years Was the second of two fifth-round choices by Green Bay in the 2006 draft (165th overall and 19th offensive tackle), a free agency compensatory pick Spent four seasons (2001-04) as a tight end at Nevada, including his '01 redshirt year, before moving to offensive tackle for his senior campaign Found an immediate home on the offensive line, earning first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors in his initial season at tackle (2005) Added 45 pounds to his frame between the '04 and '05 seasons in preparation for his move to the trenches Began collegiate career at 245 pounds in '01 A potential move to offensive line was a near-annual discussion with his coaches at Nevada, but when the switch finally was made heading into his final year it marked the first time since youth football he had played the position Had been an all-league defensive end and tight end during his prep career in Sonoma, Calif. Was a four-time letterman and two-year starter for the Wolf Pack (2003 at tight end, 2005 at offensive tackle) Posted four touchdowns among only 11 career receptions in his three active seasons at tight end 2006 Season Rookie fifth-round draft pick, who wasn't invited to the scouting combine, wound up making significant contributions in the league's ninth-ranked offense Played in all 16 games, with 10 overall starts, and 655 snaps (58.6 percent) The former collegiate tight end first made his name prior to the second preseason game, when coaches re-arranged the depth chart and inserted him in the starting lineup at right guard Wound up starting five games at right guard, including an emergency assignment in Week 7, and filled in at right tackle for Tauscher (groin) for five-plus games late in the year Made his first career start in his NFL debut, vs. Chicago (Sept. 10) Played as a blocking tight end for two snaps vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17), with Tony Palmer coming in as the right guard At Detroit (Sept. 24), provided a key block on Ahman Green's 20-yard screen reception Started at Philadelphia (Oct. 2), but split playing time with Jason Spitz, who had returned from a Week 1 thigh injury One week later, as a reserve, played the second half vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8) after Spitz went to the hospital (throat) At Miami (Oct. 22), was added as a last-minute starter at right guard, with Chad Clifton out (illness); Daryn Colledge moved to left tackle and Spitz to left guard, marking the first time since at least the 1970 merger that the Packers started three rookies on the offensive line, according to Elias Sports Bureau Part of an offensive line in Dolphins contest that helped the team to 155 yards rushing, including 118 from Green; on Green's 70-yard TD run, helped block DT Keith Traylor At Minnesota (Nov. 12), substituted at right tackle for the last 1½ quarters after Tauscher left with a groin injury The next week vs. New England (Nov. 19), made his first of five straight starts at right tackle for Tauscher Against the New York Jets (Dec. 3), aided Green in gaining 102 yards on 14 carries College A four-time letterman and two-year starter for the Wolf Pack (2003 at tight end, 2005 at offensive tackle) Posted four touchdowns among only 11 career receptions in his three active seasons at tight end As a senior, in his only season as an offensive lineman, started all 12 games at weak-side tackle Had moved to the offensive line from tight end during spring practice, adding 45 pounds to his frame during the offseason to get ready for the switch Flourished in his maiden season at tackle, earning first-team All-Western Athletic Conference honors Also saw the team suddenly become successful, going 9-3 to earn its first bowl appearance since 1996 and a share of the conference championship, after averaging less than five wins per season (4.7) during his initial four years at the school Did not miss an offensive snap - or a practice, for that matter - through all 12 of the team's games (942 offensive snaps) Helped Nevada to rank among the nation's leaders in both total offense (14th, 449.3 yards per game) and rushing offense (22nd, 199.5 yards per game) Played an important role when the Wolf Pack ran for 235 yards in a 38-35 triumph over Fresno State (Nov. 26) for a share of the WAC title (along with Boise State) Was part of 623-yard offensive performance, including 369 on the ground, in 49-48, overtime victory over Central Florida in the Hawaii Bowl (Dec. 24) Was given a team 'Striker Award' for "scoring consistently high in all areas graded by the coaching staff"; received the coveted silver stripe for his helmet after the Wolf Pack's eighth game of the year Also won the 'Fireman Award' for versatility During junior year, played in all 12 games as a backup to Anthony Pudewell at tight end Did make two starts when the Wolf Pack opened with two tight ends Caught five passes for 40 yards and two touchdowns Made a 4-yard TD reception to put Nevada up 14-0 in eventual 59-7 victory over Sacramento State (Sept. 11) Pulled in career-long 21-yard catch in 31-13 win over Buffalo (Sept. 18) Had 5-yard scoring grab, tying the game at 20, midway through the third quarter of 54-48, three-overtime triumph over Tulsa (Oct. 23) Also made receptions at Fresno State (Nov. 20) and against Boise State (Nov. 27) As a sophomore, started all 11 games at tight end in his first season as Nevada's starting tight end Made six receptions for 67 yards and two touchdowns Had a season-high three catches for 37 yards in victory at San Jose State (Sept. 18), including a 20-yard TD grab late in the first half Posted his other touchdown catch in shootout loss at Rice (Nov. 1), hauling in a 10-yard score midway through the third quarter to give the Wolf Pack a 28-24 advantage Also made receptions vs. Southern Methodist (Sept. 27) and Nevada-Las Vegas (Oct. 4) Saw action as a 256-pound reserve tight end, along with special-teams duties, in his redshirt freshman season Played in eight games, missing one contest due to food poisoning Did not catch a pass Had been voted 'Most Improved Offensive Lineman/Tight End' during spring practice leading up to the '02 season Majored in health education Personal Given name Anthony Gene Moll Name is pronounced MAHL Born in Sonoma, Calif .Single Was a first-team all-league selection as a defensive end and tight end at Sonoma (Calif.) Valley High School Additionally was named 'All-Redwood Empire' as a DE Earned two letters in both football and basketball, in addition to one as a member of the baseball team Was presented with a 'Youth Service Award' by the Santa Rosa Press Democrat as a senior for outstanding community service work Ate dinner and played games with patients at the annual Families of Children with Cancer holiday party in De Pere, Wis., in December 2006 Also participated in a dinner to benefit the Donald Driver Foundation An avid golfer, took part in the Trifecta Foundation golf outing, benefitting the charity of fellow linemate Tauscher Coached a Little League baseball team, the Tigers, in Sonoma, Calif., while a high school senior While a college student, did construction work and drew house plans for his uncle's contracting firm in Carson City, Nev. Is very family oriented; he and his two brothers never miss spending a major holiday at home Hobbies include hunting, fishing, skiing, wakeboarding and coaching youth sports Says earning the start as a rookie in his hometown, at San Francisco Dec. 10, is the biggest thrill of his young professional career Teammates say he spends too much time with his dog, Philly Residence: Sonoma, Calif. Player Stats Back To Top Year GP GS 2006 Green Bay 16 10 Additional statistics: Miscellaneous tackles - 1 in 2006. CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2006: Selected by Green Bay Packers as second of two fifth-round selections (165th overall) of '06 NFL Draft, April 30...Signed first contract, July 18. NFL debut/first start: vs. Chicago, 9/10/06 CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009