Wherever Javon Bullard lined up on the field at Georgia, you could count on the defensive back to make a play. Bullard did his part to help the Bulldogs each and every Saturday, and it’s set him up well as he chases similar success in the NFL.

Bullard was a breakout star as a sophomore for Georgia and became a reliable piece of several talented Georgia defenses. He moved from the STAR position to safety before his junior season, and the move paid off both for himself and for the Bulldogs’ defense.

Bullard made the most of his time at Georgia and now looks to be an instant-impact player at the next level. Let’s take a closer look at Bullard and what he’ll bring to whichever NFL team drafts him later this week:

Bullard is the type of defender that NFL fans will surely come to know and love.

Bullard never backed down from a chance to deliver a big hit, but more importantly he was incredibly reliable as a tackler. He was a sure tackler both deep in the secondary as well as when he raced up to defend the run, an ability that will make him highly coveted at the next level.

Bullard had the speed to keep up with the fastest of wide receivers and the know how to get the job done. Whether it was baiting a quarterback into a dangerous throw, recognizing a pass was coming and getting to where he needed to be, or simply getting the hand on a would-be catch, Bullard was money when given an opportunity to defend a play.

Bullard wasn’t the biggest safety prospect when he measured in at 5-10 ½ and 198 pounds at the NFL Combine, but what he lacked in size he made up for in speed. According to Mockdraftable, Bullard’s 4.47 40-yard dash placed him in the 79th percentile among safety prospects at the combine, and his 1.51-second 10-yard split placed him in the 83rd percentile.

Another feather in Bullard’s cap is the fact he’s willing to line up whenever and wherever, which he has made clear in media interviews leading up to the draft. Given his reliability, his willingness to do what’s asked of him, and his leadership, there’s not a ton to critique when it comes to how Bullard goes about his business

Bullard is one of many Georgia defensive backs who have had to work diligently and earn more reps year after year.

Bullard played in all but one game as a true freshman in 2021 and ended the season with 12 tackles after mostly playing on special teams. He broke through in a big way in 2022 by beating William Poole for the starting STAR role and excelling in it.

Bullard saved his best for last during the 2022 season by putting together an outstanding postseason, which included being named Defensive MVP of both the Peach Bowl and the national championship game. He ended 2022 with 46 tackles, 7 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, 3 pass break-ups, and 2 interceptions.