B. J. Raji # prospect in 2009 NFL Draft.
B. J. Raji NFL Draft Bio
Busari "B.J." Raji, Jr. (born July 11, 1986) is an American football defensive end for the Green Bay Packers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for Boston College. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers with the ninth overall selection in the first round of the 2009 NFL Draft.
Raji made the Eagles as a true freshman in 2004, playing in a rotation behind senior Tim Bulman. He made his college debut in the home opener against Penn State, making one tackle. He finished the year with 13 tackles (6 solos) and 1.5 tackles for loss.
As a sophomore, Raji started in all twelve games, registering 27 tackles (20 solos), 6.5 tackles for loss, 1.5 sacks, and one pass breakup. He recorded one unassisted tackle against Boise State in the MPC Computers Bowl.
In his 2006 junior season, Raji started in 12 games, finishing with 63 career tackles (37 solos), 16.5 tackles for loss, 3.5 sacks, and four pass breakups. He also had three solo stops, including two tackles for loss in the Meineke Car Care Bowl against Navy.
Raji missed the 2007 season due to academic reasons. Returning to the team in 2008, he started on a defense that included Ron Brace, Kevin Akins, Mark Herzlich, Robert Francois, and Brian Toal, anchoring the defense to a berth in the 2009 Music City Bowl. Over his four year college career, Raji amassed 99 tackles (23 for a loss) and 9 sacks, and was named all-ACC twice, in 2006 as a 2nd-team member and in 2008 as a first-team starter.
Draft Year: 2009
Pre-Rank | Prospect Name | Position Played | Height | Weight |
B. J. Raji | Defensive Tackle | 6' 2" | 337 lbs | |
Round | Selected | Team | School | Hometown |
1 | 9 | Green Bay Packers | Boston College | New York, New York |
Sportspool.com pre ranked B. J. Raji as a projected # prospect for the 2009 NFL Draft
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