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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 College2004 CollegeHigh SchoolPersonalPlayer Stats Last name is pronounced RAH-jee A first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference selection in 2008, when he became the first Boston College DT to lead his team in sacks (eight) in 23 years Nearly one-third (32½ of 105, 31 percent) of his tackles in college were behind the line of scrimmage Keyed a Boston College run defense that ranked No. 7 in the nation in 2008 (91.2 yards per game) In 1967, 42 years prior, Packers selected another Boston College product, OL Bob Hyland, with the No. 9 overall pick in the draft Grew up the son of two Pentecostal ministers College Summary Mammoth but mobile interior defensive lineman the Packers drafted with the No. 9 overall pick, just the franchise’s third top-10 draft selection in the last 17 years A three-year starter at Boston College who anchored one of the nation’s top run defenses in 2008 Is expected to play both the nose tackle and end positions in the Packers’ new 3-4 defensive scheme, perhaps sharing time with veteran Ryan Pickett in the middle and rotating with Justin Harrell and Johnny Jolly on the outside Made an impact as soon as he arrived at Boston College, working his way into the defensive-tackle rotation as a true freshman and becoming a full-time starter his sophomore and junior seasons Had to sit out the 2007 campaign, finding out the night before the season opener he was academically ineligible due to a clerical error by an academic advisor in calculating his credits Spent that season honing his skills and technique on the scout team, working against the first-string on a daily basis Returned to the field for his senior campaign in 2008 and made it his best year, earning first-team All-Atlantic Coast Conference as well as various All-America honors, and concluding with a trip to the Senior Bowl Leading a defense that ranked seventh in the nation in run defense, allowing 91.2 yards per game on the ground, was tops on his team with 16 tackles for loss, including eight sacks, the first defensive tackle to lead Boston College in sacks in 23 years For his career, played in 49 games with 37 starts and recorded 105 tackles (59 solo), 12½ sacks, 32½ tackles for loss, one forced fumble and nine passes broken up Perhaps most impressive is that nearly one-third (32½ of 105, 31 percent) of his tackles were behind the line of scrimmage Came to Boston College as an all-state performer from Westwood Regional High in Washington Township, N.J., where he grew up the son of two Pentecostal ministers Became the 15th player drafted by the Packers out of Boston College and the second in four years, joining CB Will Blackmon (2006, D4b) Also joins offensive lineman Bob Hyland as a fellow Boston College product selected with the No. 9 overall pick by the Packers (1967) He’s the 17th Boston College player, and seventh this decade, to be drafted into the NFL in the first round, and he’s only the second BC defensive player selected in the top 10, joining Mike Mamula (1995, Philadelphia, No. 7 overall) Graduated with a degree in sociology 2008 College Back To Top Was named first-team All-ACC, totaling a team-best eight sacks and 16 tackles for loss among 42 total tackles (22 solo) while starting all 13 games Also batted down five passes Received several All-American honors — second-team by Rivals.com, third-team by The Associated Press and Scout.com, and honorable mention from Pro Football Weekly and SI.com Became the first defensive tackle to lead the Eagles in sacks since Mike Ruth in 1985 Received the Mary M. and William H. Sullivan Jr. ’37 scholarship At Kent State (Aug. 30, in Cleveland): Tied collegiate high with six tackles and also had one sack At N.C. State (Oct. 4): Recorded three sacks, the first BC player to do so in one game since Mathias Kiwanuka in 2005 Vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 18): Had five tackles, including one for loss, as the Hokies were held to just 240 yards of offense Vs. Notre Dame (Nov. 8): Had two tackles with one for loss and another for no gain on fourth down in shutout win At Wake Forest (Nov. 22): Registered two sacks on back-to-back plays of the Demon Deacons’ opening drive Vs. Maryland (Nov. 29): Had three tackles, one sack and one deflected pass as Terrapins posted minus-6 rushing yards Vs. Virginia Tech (Dec. 6): In the ACC Championship in Tampa, had two tackles for loss among four stops Vs. Vanderbilt (Dec. 31): In Music City Bowl in Nashville, finished his career with five tackles (tying his career high of four solos), including three for loss, one sack and one deflected pass 2007 College Back To Top Redshirted due to academic ineligibility On the eve of the season opener, found out about a clerical error by an academic advisor in the calculation of his credits Spent the season practicing on the scout team 2006 College Back To Top Started all 12 games and received second-team All-ACC honors Posted 23 tackles (16 solo), 8½ tackles for loss, three sacks, one forced fumble and three batted passes Vs. Clemson (Sept. 9): Recorded three tackles, one for loss Vs. Maine (Sept. 30): Had three tackles, all behind the line of scrimmage, including one sack and a forced fumble Vs. Virginia Tech (Oct. 12): Had three tackles, one sack and one deflected pass Vs. Navy (Dec. 30): In Meineke Car Care Bowl in Charlotte, had three tackles, two of them for loss 2005 College Back To Top Started all 12 games and recorded 27 tackles (20 solo), 6½ tackles for loss, 1½ sacks and one batted pass Vs. Florida State (Sept. 17): Had 1½ tackles for loss and one-half sack among two tackles Vs. Wake Forest (Oct. 15): Established collegiate high of six tackles (three solo), including one tackle for loss Vs. North Carolina St. (Nov. 12): Among five tackles (including career-best four solo), had one sack and two tackles for loss 2004 College Back To Top As a true freshman, worked his way into the defensive-tackle rotation and posted 13 tackles (six solo) with 1½ tackles for loss Listed No. 2 on the depth chart behind Tim Bulman Vs. Penn State (Sept. 11): Made his collegiate debut and had one solo tackle Vs. Connecticut (Sept. 17): Had one tackle for loss At West Virginia (Nov. 13): Had season-high three tackles At Temple (Nov. 20): Matched season high with three tackles High School Back To Top An all-state, all-north Jersey and all-county honoree as a senior at Westwood Regional High, when he recorded 75 tackles, 7½ sacks and four forced fumbles A three-year starter at both offensive guard and defensive tackle, was a two-time All-Bergen County Scholastic League selection Was selected to play in the 2004 Governor’s Bowl, which pits the top seniors in New Jersey against those from New York Was part of a state championship team as a freshman in 2000, and also lettered in basketball his freshman and sophomore years Personal Back To Top Given name Busari Raji Jr. Last name is pronounced RAH-jee Nicknamed B.J. Born in New York City Single Brother, Corey, plays basketball at Boston College Parents, Mamie and Busari Sr., are Pentecostal ministers Has coached youth football and youth basketball in New Jersey Enjoys playing video games and watching movies, naming Life with Eddie Murphy as his favorite Residence: Washington Township, N.J. Player Stats Back To Top Tackles Sacks Interceptions Fumbles Year GP GS Total UT AT No Yds No Yds LG TD PD FR FF 2004 Boston College 11 0 13 6 7 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 2005 Boston College 12 12 27 15 12 1½ 8 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 2006 Boston College 13 12 23 16 7 3 22 0 0 0 0 3 0 1 2007 Boston College (academically ineligible) 2008 Boston College 13 13 42 22 20 8 48 0 0 0 0 5 0 0 College totals (four years) 49 37 105 59 46 12½ 78 0 0 0 0 9 0 1 Tackles for loss: 1½ in 2004, 6½ in 2005, 8½ in 2006, 16 in 2008; College total: 32½. ELIAS Game By Game Packers Stats Game Date Opp Sacks Sep 13, 2009 CHI 0 Sep 20, 2009 CIN 0 Sep 27, 2009 @STL 0 Oct 5, 2009 @MIN 0 Oct 18, 2009 DET 0 Oct 25, 2009 @CLE 0 Nov 1, 2009 MIN 0 Nov 8, 2009 @TB 0 Nov 15, 2009 DAL 0 Nov 22, 2009 SF 1 Nov 26, 2009 @DET 0 Dec 7, 2009 BAL 0 Dec 13, 2009 @CHI 0 Dec 20, 2009 @PIT 0 Dec 27, 2009 SEA 0 Jan 3, 2010 @ARI 0 2009 Totals 1 Packers Totals 1 Statistics provided by Elias Sports Bureau Copyright © 2010 Green Bay Packers, Inc. Website design, maintenance & hosting by