Johnny Jolly
Encyclopedia
Johnny Ray Jolly, Jr. is an American football
defensive end
, who is serving an indefinite suspension from the National Football League
's Green Bay Packers
. He was drafted in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
out of Texas A&M University
.
in Houston, Texas
.
and became a starting defensive tackle after his breakout 2003 sophomore campaign. In this season, Jolly totaled his collegiate best 95 tackles along with two sacks and eight pass deflections. His success in 2003 resulted in double teams on a weekly basis in his Junior and Senior seasons. Although his statistics dropped because of this, Jolly was awarded Big 12 all-conference honors for his final two seasons.
in round six, pick 183 of the 2006 NFL Draft
.
During his rookie season, Jolly struggled to get much playing time due to their deep defensive tackle rotation early in the season, but managed to get extensive playing time in the final four games of the 2006 season due to injuries of the more experienced players.
However, in his second year with Green Bay, he was promoted to starter in place of Corey Williams
. He excelled at the position until becoming injured right before a game against the Dallas Cowboys
.
, a second-degree felony. He appeared at court on July 22. He became the first Packer since 2000 to stand trial on a felony charge. If convicted, he could face between 2–20 years in prison. Charges against Jolly were dismissed in a Texas court on July 16, but were refiled shortly after on December 2009. The dismissal stemmed from police awaiting new equipment that measures codeine
amounts. Jolly faces a possible maximum sentence of up to twenty years in prison, but because he is a first time offender Jolly is eligible for probation.
On July 16, 2010, with trial (oft-delayed) scheduled for the end of the month, the NFL officially suspended Jolly "indefinitely." He is ineligible to apply for reinstatement until after the 2010-2011 season. His agent Dan Thompson has no official comment at this time, however, Jolly's leading defense attorney, Travis Damian, has filed a report with new and updated findings which may lead to a possible acquittal of the "indefinite" league suspension. As a result of being suspended, he missed out on the Packers Super Bowl XLV
championship season. More information will be released in the future.
On February 11, 2011, Jolly began the process of applying for reinstatement. He is under contract with the Packers until the end of the 2011 season.
On March 25, 2011, Jolly was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute after police allegedly found 600 grams of codeine in his vehicle. In addition, he was caught driving a car with a suspended license. Jolly was arrested and charged again on October 1, for possession of codeine and tampering with evidence by trying to hide the drug.
On November 17, 2011 Jolly was sentenced to 6 years in prison for violation of probation in conjuction to his arrest for possession of narcotics.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
, who is serving an indefinite suspension from the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
's Green Bay Packers
Green Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
. He was drafted in the sixth round (183rd overall) of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
out of Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
.
High school
During his high school years, Jolly was a three-time all-district defensive lineman at Forest Brook High SchoolForest Brook High School
Forest Brook High School was a high school located at 7525 Tidwell Road in Houston, Texas, United States. Serving grades 9 through 12, Forest Brook was a part of the North Forest Independent School District....
in Houston, Texas
Houston, Texas
Houston is the fourth-largest city in the United States, and the largest city in the state of Texas. According to the 2010 U.S. Census, the city had a population of 2.1 million people within an area of . Houston is the seat of Harris County and the economic center of , which is the ...
.
College career
Jolly attended Texas A&M UniversityTexas A&M University
Texas A&M University is a coeducational public research university located in College Station, Texas . It is the flagship institution of the Texas A&M University System. The sixth-largest university in the United States, A&M's enrollment for Fall 2011 was over 50,000 for the first time in school...
and became a starting defensive tackle after his breakout 2003 sophomore campaign. In this season, Jolly totaled his collegiate best 95 tackles along with two sacks and eight pass deflections. His success in 2003 resulted in double teams on a weekly basis in his Junior and Senior seasons. Although his statistics dropped because of this, Jolly was awarded Big 12 all-conference honors for his final two seasons.
Green Bay Packers
Jolly was drafted by the Green Bay PackersGreen Bay Packers
The Green Bay Packers are an American football team based in Green Bay, Wisconsin. They are members of the North Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The Packers are the current NFL champions...
in round six, pick 183 of the 2006 NFL Draft
2006 NFL Draft
The 2006 National Football League Draft, the 71st in league history, took place in New York City at Radio City Music Hall on April 29 and April 30, 2006. For the 27th consecutive year, the draft was telecast on ESPN and ESPN2, with additional coverage offered by ESPNU and, for the first time, by...
.
During his rookie season, Jolly struggled to get much playing time due to their deep defensive tackle rotation early in the season, but managed to get extensive playing time in the final four games of the 2006 season due to injuries of the more experienced players.
However, in his second year with Green Bay, he was promoted to starter in place of Corey Williams
Corey Williams (American football)
Corey Williams is an American football defensive tackle for the Detroit Lions of the National Football League. He was drafted by the Green Bay Packers in the sixth round of the 2004 NFL draft...
. He excelled at the position until becoming injured right before a game against the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
.
Criminal charges
On July 8, 2008, Houston police arrested Jolly for possession of at least 200 grams of codeineCodeine
Codeine or 3-methylmorphine is an opiate used for its analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrheal properties...
, a second-degree felony. He appeared at court on July 22. He became the first Packer since 2000 to stand trial on a felony charge. If convicted, he could face between 2–20 years in prison. Charges against Jolly were dismissed in a Texas court on July 16, but were refiled shortly after on December 2009. The dismissal stemmed from police awaiting new equipment that measures codeine
Codeine
Codeine or 3-methylmorphine is an opiate used for its analgesic, antitussive, and antidiarrheal properties...
amounts. Jolly faces a possible maximum sentence of up to twenty years in prison, but because he is a first time offender Jolly is eligible for probation.
On July 16, 2010, with trial (oft-delayed) scheduled for the end of the month, the NFL officially suspended Jolly "indefinitely." He is ineligible to apply for reinstatement until after the 2010-2011 season. His agent Dan Thompson has no official comment at this time, however, Jolly's leading defense attorney, Travis Damian, has filed a report with new and updated findings which may lead to a possible acquittal of the "indefinite" league suspension. As a result of being suspended, he missed out on the Packers Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV
Super Bowl XLV was an American football game between the American Football Conference champion Pittsburgh Steelers and the National Football Conference champion Green Bay Packers to decide the National Football League champion for the 2010 season. The game was held at Cowboys Stadium in...
championship season. More information will be released in the future.
On February 11, 2011, Jolly began the process of applying for reinstatement. He is under contract with the Packers until the end of the 2011 season.
On March 25, 2011, Jolly was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance with intent to distribute after police allegedly found 600 grams of codeine in his vehicle. In addition, he was caught driving a car with a suspended license. Jolly was arrested and charged again on October 1, for possession of codeine and tampering with evidence by trying to hide the drug.
On November 17, 2011 Jolly was sentenced to 6 years in prison for violation of probation in conjuction to his arrest for possession of narcotics.