Javon Bullard

Javon Mascellus Bullard (born September 5, 2002) is an American football defensive back for the Georgia Bulldogs.

Javon Bullard
Bullard in 2023
Georgia Bulldogs – No. 22
PositionDefensive back
ClassSophomore
MajorJournalism
Personal information
Born: (2002-09-05) September 5, 2002
Milledgeville, Georgia, U.S.
Height5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight180 lb (82 kg)
Career history
College
Bowl games
High schoolBaldwin (Milledgeville, Georgia)
Career highlights and awards

High school career

Bullard attended Baldwin High School in Milledgeville, Georgia.[1] A three-star recruit, Bullard committed to play college football at the University of Georgia over offers from Auburn and Tennessee.[2][3]

College career
Bullard, along with head coach Kirby Smart and quarterback Stetson Bennett, after the Bulldogs won the 2023 CFP title game; Bullard was named the game's Defensive MVP.

As a true freshman in 2021, Bullard appeared in 14 games.[4] Against Charleston Southern, Bullard led Georgia in total tackles with six.[5] He finished the season with 12 total tackles.[6] The following season, Bullard started in the first two games, recording four tackles and one pass breakup.[7] On September 26, 2022, Bullard was arrested on DUI charges.[8][9] He would be suspended for one game before returning against Auburn.[10] Bullard would tally a career-high eight tackles in a victory over Florida.[11] Against undefeated Tennessee, Bullard tallied seven tackles and two sacks in a 27-13 win.[12] The following week, Bullard exited the game with a lower-leg injury, but he returned for the next game against Kentucky.[13][14] In the Peach Bowl, Bullard had a hit on Marvin Harrison Jr. that knocked Harrison out of the game with a concussion.[15] Georgia went on to win the game 42–41, with Bullard being named the game's defensive MVP.[16] 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.[17] He was named the game's defensive MVP.[18] Entering the 2023 season, Bullard is a projected first-round pick in the upcoming 2024 NFL Draft.[19]

References
  1. Longino (2022-03-17). "JAVON BULLARD DAY". baldwincountyschools. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  2. Graham, Andrew (2022-11-09). "Kirby Smart reveals his initial thoughts on Javon Bullard during his recruitment". On3. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  3. "Javon Bullard, 3 Star Cornerback, Signs With Georgia Football – Bulldawg Illustrated". bulldawgillustrated.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  4. "Georgia Bulldog, Baldwin High alum Javon Bullard celebrated in Milledgeville". WMAZ. March 12, 2022. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  5. "Bullard leads Dawgs in tackles on Saturday | Baldwin2K". baldwin2k.com. 2021-11-22. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  6. McCurley, Lance. "Bullard is showing his potential as a starter for the Bulldogs". www.dawg-watch.com. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  7. "Bullard embracing his role as UGA starter". The Union-Recorder. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  8. Towers, Chip. "Police detail arrest of Georgia football's Javon Bullard". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  9. Walsh, Erin. "Georgia DB Javon Bullard Arrested on 7 Misdemeanor Charges Including DUI". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  10. Towers, Chip. "Georgia's Javon Bullard returns after one-game suspension". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  11. Hunte, Syndey (2022-10-31). "Georgia names players of the week from Florida win". Saturday Down South. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  12. "Baldwin's Bullard has big game vs. Tennessee". The Union-Recorder. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  13. Austin, Brooks. "BREAKING: Javon Bullard Exits Mississippi State Contest". Gwinnett Daily Post. Retrieved 2022-11-13.
  14. Towers, Chip. "No. 1 Georgia Bulldogs have to hold on for win over Kentucky". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2022-12-28.
  15. 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.
  16. "Bullard's big plays helped Bulldogs". The Union-Recorder. 2023-01-04. Retrieved 2023-07-20.
  17. Roberson, Doug. "Bullard shines for No. 1 Georgia in national championship". The Atlanta Journal-Constitution. ISSN 1539-7459. Retrieved 2023-01-10.
  18. Sam, Doric (January 9, 2023). "Stetson Bennett, Javon Bullard Win 2023 College Football National Championship MVPs". Bleacher Report. Retrieved 2023-01-27.
  19. "New 2024 NFL mock draft: Reid's debut predictions for all 32 first-round picks". ESPN.com. 2023-07-06. Retrieved 2023-07-07.
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