Post by Bornthrilla on Jun 25, 2007 14:33:49 GMT -5
T JUNIUS COSTON #62
6' 3" • 313 lbs. • North Carolina A&T
Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 23
Acquired: Draft 2005 (5a)
Current Status: Active Roster
2006 Bio:
Name is pronounced JOON-ee-us KAHST-in
Very dedicated athlete spent the offseason in Green Bay improving his explosiveness
Enters this year in the run for a starting guard spot
Played every offensive line position over the course of his college career. Last season, saw practice time primarily at left tackle and left guard, but can also play center
Nicknamed �Juice�
Is a cousin of Packers tight end David Martin
First of 1,242 Packers draft choices to come from North Carolina A&T
Pro Summary
Now in his second year, terrific young talent looks to build on last season�s maturation, and comes into camp auditioning for a starting guard spot
Agile lineman showed improvement in 2005 as a member of the scout team, playing primarily at left guard and left tackle
This season will receive most of his repetitions at guard, but also could see time at center
Natural athlete stayed in Green Bay to work out during the offseason and improved his strength and explosiveness
Valuable commodity because of his ability to play several spots on the line
Came in last year as a raw prospect, but took advantage of practice snaps and gained confidence
Led his college team in pancake blocks over his last three seasons (2002-04), and A&T coaches consistently graded him at 90 percent or better
The Aggies averaged 4.5 yards per carry during his tenure
Was the first Aggie drafted by an NFL team since the Chargers selected linebacker Toran James in the seventh round in 1997
Joined another Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference product in the Packers� 2005 draft class, safety Nick Collins
The Packers' first-ever choice from North Carolina A&T (Green Bay cornerback Jason Horton also attended the school), Coston is a cousin of Packers tight end David Martin
2005 Season
Played in two games and was listed as inactive for the other 14 contests
Against New Orleans (Oct. 9), made his NFL debut, playing the Packers� final three offensive plays at left tackle
Dressed and played briefly at Minnesota (Oct. 23)
Athletically gifted prospect showed improvement in practice over the course of the season, playing at left guard and left tackle
The Packers� first of two selections in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft (143rd overall), Green Bay using the first of two picks obtained from Oakland in 2004 for safety Marques Anderson
College
Lined up at every offensive line position over the course of his career in Greensboro, N.C., and played in 42 contests overall, including 38 consecutive starts to finish out his career
A four-year letterman for the Aggies (2001-04), started the final three-and-a-half seasons
Started all 11 contests as a senior, demonstrating his versatility by lining up nine games at center and two at right guard
Finished the season with 16 pancake blocks
Was a preseason second-team All-MEAC selection
As a junior, made another position change, moving to center, and started all 13 games for the 10-3 Aggies
Led an offensive line that helped churn out more than 4,000 yards of offense and 28 touchdowns as A&T captured the MEAC Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs; the campaign marked the just the second 10-win season in school history and sixth conference championship
Earned second-team All-MEAC honors for his performance
As a sophomore, started all 12 games at right tackle for the Aggies, paving the way for leading rusher D�Brian Hudgins, who finished the season with a 4.2-yard average per carry
Began freshman season at A&T by playing both tackle positions in early season workouts
Eventually moved inside and saw time at both guard positions, playing in six games overall, with five starts
Saw first action of career vs. Florida A&M (Oct. 13)
Made first start the following week against Howard (Oct. 20)
Suffered right leg injury at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 27), but managed to play the following week vs. Jackson State (Nov. 3), before sitting out the Hampton contest (Nov. 10) to allow the injury to fully heal
Started season�s final two matchups, vs. South Carolina State (Nov. 17) and Delaware State (Nov. 24), to begin a 38-game starting streak
Paved part of the way for N.C. A&T�s all-time leading rusher, Maurice Hicks (49ers), to rush for 1,386 yards on the season
Majored in fitness and wellness
Personal
Given name Junius Emanuel Coston
Name is pronounced JOON-ee-us KAHST-in
Nicknamed �Juice�
Born in Framingham, Mass.
Married to the former Kourtney Shavers
A three-year letterman as an offensive and defensive tackle at Broughton High School in Raleigh, N.C.
Garnered all-conference honorable mention as a senior
Played basketball his junior year
Is a cousin of Packers tight end David Martin
Also a cousin of former player and current New Orleans Saints scout James Jefferson
While at North Carolina A&T, visited local schools and shared with young students the message of studying hard and making the right decisions
Enjoys watching movies in his spare time, particularly comedies; lists Any Given Sunday as one of his favorite films
Residence: De Pere, Wis.
6' 3" • 313 lbs. • North Carolina A&T
Exp: 3rd NFL Season, 3rd Packers Season
Age: 23
Acquired: Draft 2005 (5a)
Current Status: Active Roster
2006 Bio:
Name is pronounced JOON-ee-us KAHST-in
Very dedicated athlete spent the offseason in Green Bay improving his explosiveness
Enters this year in the run for a starting guard spot
Played every offensive line position over the course of his college career. Last season, saw practice time primarily at left tackle and left guard, but can also play center
Nicknamed �Juice�
Is a cousin of Packers tight end David Martin
First of 1,242 Packers draft choices to come from North Carolina A&T
Pro Summary
Now in his second year, terrific young talent looks to build on last season�s maturation, and comes into camp auditioning for a starting guard spot
Agile lineman showed improvement in 2005 as a member of the scout team, playing primarily at left guard and left tackle
This season will receive most of his repetitions at guard, but also could see time at center
Natural athlete stayed in Green Bay to work out during the offseason and improved his strength and explosiveness
Valuable commodity because of his ability to play several spots on the line
Came in last year as a raw prospect, but took advantage of practice snaps and gained confidence
Led his college team in pancake blocks over his last three seasons (2002-04), and A&T coaches consistently graded him at 90 percent or better
The Aggies averaged 4.5 yards per carry during his tenure
Was the first Aggie drafted by an NFL team since the Chargers selected linebacker Toran James in the seventh round in 1997
Joined another Mid-Eastern Athletic Conference product in the Packers� 2005 draft class, safety Nick Collins
The Packers' first-ever choice from North Carolina A&T (Green Bay cornerback Jason Horton also attended the school), Coston is a cousin of Packers tight end David Martin
2005 Season
Played in two games and was listed as inactive for the other 14 contests
Against New Orleans (Oct. 9), made his NFL debut, playing the Packers� final three offensive plays at left tackle
Dressed and played briefly at Minnesota (Oct. 23)
Athletically gifted prospect showed improvement in practice over the course of the season, playing at left guard and left tackle
The Packers� first of two selections in the fifth round of the 2005 NFL Draft (143rd overall), Green Bay using the first of two picks obtained from Oakland in 2004 for safety Marques Anderson
College
Lined up at every offensive line position over the course of his career in Greensboro, N.C., and played in 42 contests overall, including 38 consecutive starts to finish out his career
A four-year letterman for the Aggies (2001-04), started the final three-and-a-half seasons
Started all 11 contests as a senior, demonstrating his versatility by lining up nine games at center and two at right guard
Finished the season with 16 pancake blocks
Was a preseason second-team All-MEAC selection
As a junior, made another position change, moving to center, and started all 13 games for the 10-3 Aggies
Led an offensive line that helped churn out more than 4,000 yards of offense and 28 touchdowns as A&T captured the MEAC Championship and earned a berth in the NCAA Division I-AA playoffs; the campaign marked the just the second 10-win season in school history and sixth conference championship
Earned second-team All-MEAC honors for his performance
As a sophomore, started all 12 games at right tackle for the Aggies, paving the way for leading rusher D�Brian Hudgins, who finished the season with a 4.2-yard average per carry
Began freshman season at A&T by playing both tackle positions in early season workouts
Eventually moved inside and saw time at both guard positions, playing in six games overall, with five starts
Saw first action of career vs. Florida A&M (Oct. 13)
Made first start the following week against Howard (Oct. 20)
Suffered right leg injury at Bethune-Cookman (Oct. 27), but managed to play the following week vs. Jackson State (Nov. 3), before sitting out the Hampton contest (Nov. 10) to allow the injury to fully heal
Started season�s final two matchups, vs. South Carolina State (Nov. 17) and Delaware State (Nov. 24), to begin a 38-game starting streak
Paved part of the way for N.C. A&T�s all-time leading rusher, Maurice Hicks (49ers), to rush for 1,386 yards on the season
Majored in fitness and wellness
Personal
Given name Junius Emanuel Coston
Name is pronounced JOON-ee-us KAHST-in
Nicknamed �Juice�
Born in Framingham, Mass.
Married to the former Kourtney Shavers
A three-year letterman as an offensive and defensive tackle at Broughton High School in Raleigh, N.C.
Garnered all-conference honorable mention as a senior
Played basketball his junior year
Is a cousin of Packers tight end David Martin
Also a cousin of former player and current New Orleans Saints scout James Jefferson
While at North Carolina A&T, visited local schools and shared with young students the message of studying hard and making the right decisions
Enjoys watching movies in his spare time, particularly comedies; lists Any Given Sunday as one of his favorite films
Residence: De Pere, Wis.
