Javon Bullard
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 22 | |
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Position | Safety |
Class | Junior |
Major | Journalism |
Personal information | |
Born: | Eatonton, Georgia, U.S. | September 5, 2002
Height | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
Weight | 195 lb (88 kg) |
Career history | |
College |
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Bowl games | |
High school | Baldwin (Milledgeville, Georgia) |
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Javon Mascellus Bullard (born September 5, 2002) is an American football safety for the Georgia Bulldogs.
High school career[edit]
Bullard was born in Eatonton, Georgia and grew up in Milledgeville, Georgia.[1][2] He attended Baldwin High School in Milledgeville.[3] A three-star recruit, Bullard committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over offers from Auburn and Tennessee.[4][5]
College career[edit]
As a true freshman in 2021, Bullard appeared in 14 games.[6] Against Charleston Southern, Bullard led Georgia in total tackles with six.[7] He finished the season with 12 total tackles.[8] The following season, Bullard started in the first two games, recording four tackles and one pass breakup.[9] On September 26, 2022, Bullard was arrested on DUI charges.[10][11] He would be suspended for one game before returning against Auburn.[12] Bullard would tally a career-high eight tackles in a victory over Florida.[13] Against undefeated Tennessee, Bullard tallied seven tackles and two sacks in a 27–13 win.[14] The following week, Bullard exited the game with a lower-leg injury, but he returned for the next game against Kentucky.[15][16] In the Peach Bowl, Bullard had a hit on Marvin Harrison Jr. that knocked Harrison out of the game with a concussion.[17] Georgia went on to win the game 42–41, with Bullard being named the game's defensive MVP.[18] During the 2023 College Football Playoff National Championship Game, Bullard recorded two interceptions and a fumble recovery before leaving the game with a shoulder injury.[19] He was named the game's defensive MVP.[20] During the 2023 season, Bullard recorded 55 tackles, a tackle for loss, and two interceptions before declaring for the 2024 NFL draft on December 31, 2023.[21][22]
Professional career[edit]
Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Bench press | ||
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5 ft 10+1⁄2 in (1.79 m) |
198 lb (90 kg) |
30+3⁄4 in (0.78 m) |
9 in (0.23 m) |
4.47 s | 1.51 s | 2.57 s | 3.97 s | 7.00 s | 33.0 in (0.84 m) |
16 reps | ||
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[23][24] |
References[edit]
- ^ Brugler, Dane. "The Beast: 2024 NFL Draft Guide" (PDF). The Athletic. p. 295. Retrieved April 14, 2024.
- ^ "Quick Chat: Javon Bullard". University of Georgia Athletics. Retrieved April 15, 2024.
- ^ Longino (March 17, 2022). "JAVON BULLARD DAY". baldwincountyschools. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Graham, Andrew (November 9, 2022). "Kirby Smart reveals his initial thoughts on Javon Bullard during his recruitment". On3. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Gilmer, Blayne (December 16, 2020). "Javon Bullard, 3 Star Cornerback, Signs With Georgia Football – Bulldawg Illustrated". Bulldawg Illustrated. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ "Georgia Bulldog, Baldwin High alum Javon Bullard celebrated in Milledgeville". WMAZ. March 12, 2022. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ McKearney, Christian (November 22, 2021). "Bullard leads Dawgs in tackles on Saturday". Baldwin2K. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ McCurley, Lance (September 22, 2022). "Bullard is showing his potential as a starter for the Bulldogs". DawgWatch. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Pound, Gil (September 16, 2022). "Bullard embracing his role as UGA starter". The Union-Recorder. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Towers, Chip (September 26, 2022). "Police detail arrest of Georgia football's Javon Bullard". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Walsh, Erin (September 25, 2022). "Georgia DB Javon Bullard Arrested on 7 Misdemeanor Charges Including DUI". Bleacher Report. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Towers, Chip (October 3, 2022). "Georgia's Javon Bullard returns after one-game suspension". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Hunte, Syndey (October 31, 2022). "Georgia names players of the week from Florida win". Saturday Down South. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ Pound, Gil (November 5, 2022). "Baldwin's Bullard has big game vs. Tennessee". The Union-Recorder. Retrieved November 13, 2022.
- ^ "BREAKING: Javon Bullard Exits Mississippi State Contest". BVM Sports. November 13, 2022. Retrieved November 20, 2023.
- ^ Towers, Chip. "No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have to hold on for win over Kentucky". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. pp. November 19, 2022. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved December 28, 2022.
- ^ Scarborough, Alex (January 1, 2023). "Ohio State loses Marvin Harrison Jr. in 2nd half due to concussion". ESPN. Archived from the original on January 19, 2023. Retrieved January 19, 2023.
- ^ Pound, Gil (January 4, 2023). "Bullard's big plays helped Bulldogs". The Union-Recorder. Retrieved July 20, 2023.
- ^ Roberson, Doug (January 9, 2023). "Bullard shines for No. 1 Georgia in national championship". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved January 10, 2023.
- ^ Sam, Doric (January 9, 2023). "Stetson Bennett, Javon Bullard Win 2023 College Football National Championship MVPs". Bleacher Report. Retrieved January 27, 2023.
- ^ Emerson, Seth. "Georgia DB Javon Bullard declares for NFL Draft". The Athletic. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ Williams, Jonathan (December 31, 2023). "BREAKING: Javon Bullard Announces 2024 NFL Draft Decision". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved December 31, 2023.
- ^ "Javon Bullard Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.
- ^ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Javon Bullard College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved March 27, 2024.