Jarrett Bush life and biography

Jarrett Bush is an American football cornerback for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League.

• Has tallied double digits in special teams tackles each of past four seasons, becoming the first Packer to do so since William Henderson (2002-05).
• Played in all 16 games in ’09 for the second straight season and started a career-high three contests as nickel back.
• Has also worked as a backup safety the past two seasons in addition to his backup cornerback duties.
• Despite joining the team a week prior to the 2006 season opener, was one of four rookies to play in every game (Daryn Colledge, A.J. Hawk and Tony Moll the others).
• Earned All-WAC honors at Utah State after beginning his college career at American River (Calif.) Junior College as a wide receiver and switching to defense as a sophomore.
• A three-sport athlete in high school, he earned honors on the gridiron and on the track as a 110-and 300-meter hurdles champion.

PRO CAREER:
Former non-drafted free agent and waiver-wire pickup played in all 16 games for the second straight season, opening a career-high three contests at nickel back... Continued to be a core member of the special teams coverage units, posting 10 tackles on the season, his fourth straight campaign with double-digit tackles... Became the first Packer to accomplish that feat since FB William Henderson (2002-05)... His 38 special teams tackles over the past three seasons rank second on the team over that span behind only Desmond Bishop’s 49... Primarily worked as dime back and backup safety during the first half of the season, but was pressed into nickel role when veteran starter Al Harris went down with a season-ending knee injury in Week 11... Tramon Williams moved into Harris’ starting spot with Bush sliding into Williams’ nickel position... Posted career-high 26 tackles (22 solo), an interception and seven passes defensed... Expanded his versatility in 2008, working as a backup safety in addition to his backup cornerback duties... His career-high 17 special teams tackles in ’08 ranked second on the team behind Will Blackmon (18)... Began 2007 as the team’s nickel corner and recorded 23 tackles (18 solo) and career-best eight passes defensed... 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 in ‘06, 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... As a restricted free agent last offseason, was signed by Tennessee to an offer sheet that Green Bay matched.

2009 SEASON: Played in all 16 games for the second straight season, starting a career-best three contests... Also played in playoff game... Worked primarily as dime back and backup safety during the first half of the season, but saw significant action down the stretch as nickel back after veteran starter Harris was lost to a knee injury in Week 11... Williams moved into the starting RCB spot with Bush moving into Williams’ nickel role... Posted career-best 26 tackles (22 solo), an INT and seven passes defensed... Added 10 tackles on special teams... On the field for 76.6 percent of the team’s special teams plays, a team high... Vs. Cincinnati (Sept. 20): Saw significant time at FS in place of Nick Collins, who left midway through the second quarter with a chest injury and did not return. Posted three tackles (two solo) and added a stop on special teams... Vs. San Francisco (Nov. 22): Worked as dime back for third straight game before taking over nickel role in fourth quarter when starter Harris left with a knee injury. Posted two tackles and a stop on special teams... At Detroit (Nov. 26): Served as nickel back and registered career-high four tackles (all solo). Matched his career high with two passes defensed. Broke up a pass intended for WR Dennis Northcutt on third-and-goal from the 1 in the fourth quarter; QB Matthew Stafford threw the ball away under pressure on fourth down as Packers kept the Lions out of the end zone... At Chicago (Dec. 13): Started only the second game of his career as team opened up in nickel defense. Matched career high with four tackles (all solo)... At Pittsburgh (Dec. 20): Stated back-to-back games for the first time in his career, opening again at nickel back, and posted two solo tackles... Vs. Seattle (Dec. 27): Posted the first interception of his career when he came underneath WR T.J. Houshmandzadeh to pick off a QB Matt Hasselbeck pass on the opening drive of the third quarter. Finished with four tackles (three solo), matching a career best, and added a tackle on special teams... At Arizona (Jan. 3): Started as team opened in nickel, and tied for lead in secondary with four tackles (three solo), which matched a career high... At Arizona (NFC Wild Card, Jan. 10): Started as nickel back and posted six tackles (three solo) along with a stop on special teams.

2008: Played in every game and ranked second on the team with career-high 17 special teams tackles...Posted two or more special teams tackles in a game five times... Was on the field for 357-of-472 special teams plays (75.6 percent), which led the team...Saw time in the preseason at safety and was both a backup S and CB during the regular season, though saw limited playing time on defense, registering one tackle and one pass defensed... At Tennessee (Nov. 2): Got a piece of Rob Bironas’ 47-yard field goal attempt with his glove as the kick on the final play of regulation went off the right upright, sending the game into overtime... At Minnesota (Nov. 9): Made one tackle on special teams but left game early in third quarter after sustaining ankle injury on punt coverage and did not return... Vs. Chicago (Nov. 16): Played on special teams and posted a tackle despite missing two practices during the week because of ankle injury... Vs. Houston (Dec. 7): Saw limited time as dime back and posted only tackle and pass breakup on the season... At Jacksonville (Dec. 14): Led team with season-high three special teams tackles.

2007: 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 the following game sustained an injury of his own (calf) and missed two contests... Recorded 23 tackles (18 solo), eight passes defensed and 11 special teams tackles... Vs. Philadelphia (Sept. 9): 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 J.R. Reed. The recovery gave the Packers possession, leading to a game-winning, 42-yard FG by Mason Crosby with two seconds left. Also provided big hit on earlier muffed punt, by Greg Lewis, that was eventually recovered by Tracy White for a Green Bay TD... Vs. Carolina (Nov. 30): Posted two special teams tackles and provided a key block on Williams’ 94-yard punt return, getting kicker John Kasay out of the way downfield (Kasay punted out of field goal formation)... Vs. Detroit (Dec. 30): Returned from calf injury and downed a 72-yard Ryan punt on the Detroit 1-yard line; the Lions went three-and-out on the subsequent drive... Vs. N.Y. Giants (NFC Championship, Jan. 20): Posted a pass defensed.

2006: 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... At Detroit (Sept. 24): Stopped Eddie Drummond on a key fourth-quarter kickoff return at Detroit’s 16-yard line... Vs. St. Louis (Oct. 8): Posted an early career-high three special teams tackles (later matched at Miami, Oct. 22)... 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 TD return by Bethel Johnson... 2006 Draft: Originally signed with Carolina on May 5 as a non-drafted free agent; subsequently waived by the Panthers on Sept. 2 and claimed by the Packers the next day.

COLLEGE:
Played in all 22 games during his Utah State career, including 13 starts... Majored in sociology... Senior season (2005): Garnered 2005 All-Western Athletic Conference honors when he recorded 50 tackles and two INTs for the Aggies... His 13 passes broken up ranked sixth in the NCAA... Junior season (2004): Recorded 20 tackles and one INT among four passes defensed in 11 games (two starts)... Junior college: Began his collegiate career at American River (Calif.) Junior College... Was all-state, all-region and all-league as a CB 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 WR and return specialist as a freshman... Also competed in track.

PERSONAL:
Given name 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, finishing second in the Olympic trials. A four-time NCAA heptathlon champion from Arizona State, Johnson is coached by former Olympic decathlon champion Dan O’Brien... Related through marriage to five-time Pro Bowler and former Eagles WR Mike Quick; Quick, part of the Eagles radio broadcast team, is the father of Bush’s sister-in-law... High school: 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 WR and DB... Also wrestled and competed in track, where he was a two-time section champion in the 110- and 300-meter hurdles... Community involvement: Held the first Jarrett Bush Football Camp this past June in his hometown... Has participated in the Edgar Bennett Celebrity Bowl-A-Thon, the Al Harris Stars and Strikes Celebrity Bowling Event, and the Donald Driver Celebrity Softball Game... Has visited with cancer patients and 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... Was part of a Packer Fan Tour cruise to Alaska during the offseason... Hobbies/interests: Enjoys snowboarding, track, playing basketball, ping pong, bowling, and backgammon... Plays three instruments; the trombone, tuba, and drums... Owns a Doberman named Piper... Lists Avatar and The Hurt Locker as his favorite movies.

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