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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 GlancePro Summary2008 Season2007 SeasonCollegePersonalPlayer Stats Made NFL debut in 2008, playing in one game on special teams and becoming the first player from Rutgers to appear in a game for the Packers Spent the end of 2007 season and first 12 games of ’08 on Green Bay practice squad A football and track star at Rutgers, intercepted five passes as a sophomore and set a school record in the 200 meters as a senior Has a twin brother who tried out for the Olympics in the 100 meters and 110-meter high hurdles Pro Summary A reserve cornerback and special teams player who made his NFL debut in 2008, playing in one game on special teams, making him the first player from Rutgers to ever appear in a game for the Packers Originally joined Packers late in 2007 season, getting signed to the practice squad Made run at a roster spot in ’08 training camp before being released and re-signed to practice squad, where he spent first 12 games of season Is technically still a first-year player because he was on the 53-man roster only four weeks in ’08 (minimum of six weeks needed to accrue a year of service) A four-year letterwinner at Rutgers, signed as a non-drafted free agent with New Orleans in 2007 but was released during training camp Intercepted five passes as a collegian, all during sophomore 2004 season to rank second in the Big East Also was a track star at Rutgers, setting a school record in the 200 meters 2008 Season Back To Top Was on Green Bay’s practice squad for the first 12 games before being signed to the active roster on Dec. 1 Inactive vs. Houston (Dec. 7), at Jacksonville (Dec. 14) and vs. Detroit (Dec. 28) At Chicago (Dec. 22): Played in first NFL game, seeing time on special teams. Sustained concussion in the fourth quarter and did not return 2007 Season Back To Top Spent the final five weeks of the regular season and the playoffs on the Packers’ practice squad after signing with the team Nov. 25 Waived by the New Orleans Saints on Aug. 27 2007 Draft: Signed with New Orleans as a non-drafted free agent May 7 College Back To Top A four-year letterwinner at Rutgers where he played in 44 career games with 94 tackles, five interceptions and 13 passes defended Also ran track during his collegiate career Holds the school record in the 200-meter sprint and was the 2006 Big East Conference indoor and outdoor champion in that event Also was a member of a 4x200 relay team that set a national indoor record Earned a B.A. in sociology Senior season (2006): Played in all 12 games, recording 10 tackles Junior season (2005): Played in all 12 games and posted 26 stops and finished second on the team with seven pass breakups Sophomore season (2004): Started all 11 games at cornerback and finished second in the Big East with five interceptions Finished third on the team in tackles (55) Ended the season ranked 16th in the Big East among defensive backs in tackles per game (five) Freshman season (2003): Played in nine games as a true freshman, primarily on special teams, and posted three stops Personal Back To Top Given name Joseph Issac Porter Born in Summit, N.J. Married Joi Fletcher in summer 2009, traveling to the Caribbean on his honeymoon Has a twin brother who tried out for the Olympics in the 100 meters and 110-meter high hurdles High school: A three-time letterwinner at Franklin High School in Franklin, N.J., saw action at wide receiver and cornerback Earned first-team All-Somerset County honors at wide receiver by the Star-Ledger Named second-team All-Group 3 pick and a Home News Tribune All-Area first-team selection As a senior, caught 37 passes for 549 yards and seven touchdowns Also rushed 31 times for 128 yards and two touchdowns Registered 56 tackles, two sacks, and one interception at cornerback his senior season Also a four-time letterman in track Community involvement: Participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon and the annual Families of Children with Cancer holiday party, and helped coach at a local Oneida football clinic and for an adult fantasy flag football game While at Rutgers, visited cancer patients at Children’s Hospital in New Jersey Hobbies/interests: Enjoys reading, driving, playing video games and watching movies (naming Braveheart as his favorite) Residence: Somerset, N.J. Player Stats Back To Top Tackles Sacks Interceptions Fumbles Year GP GS Tot Solo Asst Sk Yds No Yds Lg TD PD FF FR Yds 2008 Green Bay 1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 NFL debut: at Chicago, 12/22/08 CAREER TRANSACTIONS 2007: Signed as non-drafted free agent by New Orleans Saints, May 7...Waived, Aug. 27...Signed by Green Bay Packers to practice squad, Nov. 25. 2008: Signed by Packers to reserve/future contract, Feb. 7...Waived, Aug. 30...Signed to practice squad, Aug. 31...Signed to active roster, Dec. 1. CURRENT CONTRACT EXPIRATION: After 2009 Copyright © 2009 Green Bay Packers, Inc. Website design, maintenance & hosting by