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55 Nick Greisen

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Sixth-year linebacker who has ability to play all three positions … Has started 31 of 70 games … Has career totals of 237 tackles (163 solo), four sacks, five forced fumbles, six fumble recoveries and one interception … Signed with the Jaguars as an unrestricted free agent in 2005 after spending four seasons with the New York Giants … Recorded a career-high 82 tackles in 2006 along with his first career interception in 10 starts with the Jaguars … Originally a fifth-round draft pick (152nd pick overall) of the Giants out of Wisconsin …

2006

Started 10 of 16 games … Did not start in six games when team opened in nickel defense … Produced career-best numbers as he ranked fourth on the team with 82 tackles (48 solo) along with one fumble recovery and one interception … Recorded first career interception against Dallas on Sept. 10 in season-opener … Recovered game-ending fumble on Oct. 8 vs. New York Jets … Finished with eight tackles and one tackle for loss in start at Houston on Oct. 22 … Had season-high 12 tackles (six solo) on Nov. 12 vs. Houston … Registered 10 tackles (seven solo) and one quarterback pressure in season-finale at Kansas City on Dec. 31.

COLLEGE

Two-year starter who finished career with 337 tackles (201 solo), 11 sacks, 33 stops for losses and five interceptions … Started every game as a senior and led team with career-high 167 tackles, earning All-Big 10 Conference first-team honors … Majored in agricultural business.

PERSONAL

Engaged (Caroline Barre) … Lives in Jacksonville … Super Prep regional All-America at Sturgeon Bay (Wisc.) High … Earned first-team all-state by the Milwaukee Journal Sentinel … Packerland Conference Back of the Year … Participated in Wisconsin Shrine Game … Had 115 tackles in his senior year and a career-best 155 stops and five forced fumbles as a junior … Holds the school records for longest punt (79 yards) and single-game rushing (265 yards on 10 carries) … Career totals of 1,397 yards rushing, 742 yards receiving, 19 TDs, 335 tackles and six fumbles recovered … Brother, Chris, played quarterback for the Arizona Cardinals (1999-2001) … His grandfather, Stan Kramer, played for the Green Bay Packers in 1946 … Cousin, Casey Rabach, plays for the Washington Redskins … Attended classes in 2006 at the Wharton School of Business at the University of Pennsylvania as part of the NFL Business Management and Entrepreneurial program. The program is a joint partnership between the NFL, the NFLPA and the country's most elite business schools … Partnered with the Ronald McDonald House of Northeast Florida in 2006 and made frequent visits … Supports and attends team sponsored events … Participated in a variety of community outreach activities in 2006 which included visits to elementary schools where he read to 2nd graders … Hosted a group of kids from local after-school programs and Boys & Girls Club to a special day at the movies … Supports local military … Attended Jaguars 2006 Taste of the NFL dinner … In 2005, read to students at PS #1 in West New York for “Read Across America,” honored local volunteers as the host of the Giants Community Quarterback Luncheon and attended the Police Athletic League of NYC’s “Sports Nite” fundraiser … Participated in the Giants Foundation Golf Outing … Attended the Giants’ Ronald McDonald House fundraiser dinner … Participated in Giants’ “Iron Chefs” cooking competition … Attended Giants Jingle Jam, handing out new coats, backpacks, and toys to 750 New Jersey foster kids … Made a financial contribution to Habitat for Humanity International’s Katrina Relief Fund … Joined teammates by making a contribution toward Thanksgiving and holiday outreach events hosted by the Giants' players … In 2005, attended the Giants Jingle Jam, handing out new coats, backpacks, and toys to 750 New Jersey foster kids … Full name: Nick Greisen.

Player info

Position: LB
Height: 6-1
Weight: 245
College: Wisconsin
Birthdate: 8/10/1979
Hometown: Sturgeon Bay, WI
Experience: 6th Year





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