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Packers' Bullard Swaps No. 20 for Georgia's No. 7
4 Jun
Summary
- Javon Bullard now wears No. 7, previously his teammate Quay Walker's number.
- Bullard aims to improve Packers' defensive takeaways after a regression.
- The defense emphasizes brotherhood and grit to finish games.
Green Bay Packers defender Javon Bullard has adopted jersey No. 7, a number previously worn by his former NFL and college teammate Quay Walker. Bullard stated his long-held desire for a single-digit number and his intention to keep it within the "Georgia family." He secured the number after Walker signed with the Raiders.
Bullard, who transitioned to a full-time slot defender role last season, is enthusiastic about the Packers' new defensive scheme under coordinator Jonathan Gannon. He noted the complexity of the disguises in the secondary, anticipating a "special year" for the defense.
A key focus for the Packers' defense is overcoming their habit of failing to finish games, a problem that led to several significant losses last season. Bullard emphasized the role of "grit" and "brotherhood," drawing a parallel to a UGA saying, "one plus one equals three," to highlight the power of unity.
He also addressed the defense's regression in takeaways, dropping from 31 in 2024 to 14 in 2025. Bullard stressed the critical importance of "seeking the ball," describing it as a fundamental skill that the team aims to re-emphasize this season to achieve better results.
