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Pro Summary
[ul] * Former non-drafted free agent and waiver-wire pickup looks to continue his steady improvement and enters his third season in Green Bay in the middle of a heated competition for the nickel corner spot, a job he held for a good portion of 2007
* Remains a mainstay on the coverage units, having recorded double digits in special teams tackles each of his two years in the league for 24 total
* Along with fellow young corner and nickel competitor Tramon Williams, is often referenced by the coaching staff as a prime example of the team's improve-from-within philosophy, as a young promising player who has steadily gotten better each year
* Began 2007 as the team's nickel corner and recorded 23 tackles (18 solo) and eight passes defensed, the first of his career in either category
* Played in all 16 games in rookie 2006 season despite joining Green Bay just a week prior to the season opener
* One of four Packers rookies to play in every game (Daryn Colledge, A.J. Hawk and Tony Moll were the others)
* Initially made his mark on special teams, totaling 13 tackles, good for third on the team
* Claimed off waivers by Green Bay from Carolina on Sept. 3, 2006
* Ranked among the NCAA leaders in passes defensed as a senior at Utah State in 2005
* Originally signed with Carolina as a non-drafted free agent on May 5, 2006[/ul]
2007 Season
[ul] * Served as the club's primary nickel back much of the year, playing in 14 games plus two playoff contests
* Earned his first NFL start for an injured Charles Woodson at Dallas (Nov. 29) but soon thereafter sustained an injury of his own (calf) and missed two games
* Recorded 23 tackles (18 solo), eight passes defensed and 11 special teams tackles
* Vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9), played as the nickel back, but took Al Harris' right cornerback spot when he went out for parts of two series with an elbow injury; made three tackles (two solo). Was a major factor on special teams, coming up with a fumble recovery and tying for a team high with three special teams stops. Sprinted downfield after a Jon Ryan punt with 1:09 remaining and pounced on the ball following a muffed catch from Eagles PR J.R. Reed. The recovery gave the Packers possession, leading to a game-winning, 42-yard field goal by Mason Crosby with two seconds left. Also provided big hit on earlier muffed punt, by Eagles' Greg Lewis, that was eventually recovered by Tracy White for a Green Bay touchdown
* At New York Giants (Sept. 16), had a team-high two passes defensed
* At Minnesota (Sept. 30), substituted for an injured Harris (hand) in the third quarter; tied for a team high with two special teams tackles
* Posted two special teams tackles vs. Carolina (Nov. 18); provided a key block on Tramon Williams' 94-yard punt return, getting kicker John Kasay out of the way downfield (Kasay punted out of field goal formation)
* At Detroit (Nov. 22), played at left cornerback after Woodson left in the second quarter with a toe injury; recorded two passes defensed and one solo tackle
* Started the next game at Dallas (Nov. 29) for an injured Woodson and posted a pass defensed
* Injured a calf vs. Oakland (Dec. 9) and missed contests at St. Louis (Dec. 16) and at Chicago (Dec. 23)
* Returned vs. Detroit (Dec. 30) and downed a 72-yard Ryan punt on the Detroit 1-yard line; the Lions went three-and-out on the subsequent drive
* Played in the Divisional playoff contest vs. Seattle (Jan. 12) on special teams
* Had a pass defensed in the NFC Championship Game vs. New York Giants (Jan. 20)[/ul]
2006 Season
[ul] * Played in all 16 games during rookie campaign
* Saw most of his action on special teams while appearing in six games (15 snaps) as a reserve defensive back
* His 13 tackles on special teams tied for third on the team
* Made his NFL debut in the season opener, vs. Chicago (Sept. 10)
* Saw his first defensive action the following week vs. New Orleans (Sept. 17) at left cornerback after Harris left for the locker room (cramps)
* At Detroit (Sept. 24), stopped Eddie Drummond on a key fourth-quarter kickoff return at Detroit's 16-yard line
* Vs. St. Louis (Oct. 😎, posted an early career-high three special teams tackles; later matched the total at Miami (Oct. 22)
* In the fourth quarter of 23-17 victory at Minnesota (Nov. 12), was the first one down the field on a Ryan punt and pressured returner Mewelde Moore into muffing the catch but inadvertently kicked the ball out of the end zone, resulting in a touchback; later, on kickoff that opened the second half, drew an illegal-block-above-the-waist penalty on Artose Pinner, negating a 102-yard touchdown return by Bethel Johnson
* Played five snaps at cornerback at San Francisco (Dec. 10), when Woodson had to temporarily leave the game with a shoulder injury; also tallied a special teams tackle
* Originally signed with Carolina on May 5 as a non-drafted free agent; subsequently waived by the Panthers on Sept. 2[/ul]
College
[ul] * Played in all 22 games in his Utah State career, including 13 starts
* Garnered 2005 All-Western Athletic Conference honors after an outstanding senior season in which he recorded 50 tackles and two interceptions for the Aggies
* His 13 passes broken up in 2005 ranked sixth in the NCAA
* Recorded 20 tackles and one interception among four passes defensed in 11 games (two starts) as a junior
* Began his collegiate career at American River (Calif.) Junior College
* Was all-state, all-region and all-league as a cornerback and return specialist as a sophomore in 2003
* Intercepted four passes while posting an impressive 27-yard average on kickoff returns
* Earned all-league status as a wide receiver and return specialist as a freshman
* Also competed in track at American River JC
* Majored in sociology
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Personal
[ul] * Given name is Jarrett Lee Bush
* Born in Vacaville, Calif.
* Single, his girlfriend is heptathlete Jacquelyn Johnson, who earned a spot on the U.S. women's track and field team for the Beijing Olympics. A four-time NCAA heptathlon champion from Arizona State, Johnson placed fourth in the 2004 Olympics and is coached by former Olympic decathlon champion Dan O'Brien
* A three-sport athlete at Will C. Wood High School in Vacaville, Calif.
* A three-year letterman on the gridiron, he earned all-league and all-county honors as a wide receiver and defensive back
* Also wrestled and competed in track, where he was a two-time section champion in the 110-and 300-meter hurdles
* Related through marriage to five-time Pro Bowler and former Eagles wide receiver Mike Quick; Quick, part of the Eagles radio broadcast team, is the father of Bush's sister-in-law
* Has participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, the Brett Favre Celebrity Softball Game, visited with cancer patients, spoken to students at hometown High School about the importance of education and overcoming adversity
* Also attended a Halloween party for at-risk kids of the Pals Program and their mentors
* He enjoys snowboarding, track, playing basketball, ping pong, bowling, and backgammon
* Plays three instruments; the trombone, tuba, and drums
* Residence: Vacaville, Calif.[/ul]
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