7 Football Players who Played for Jaguars and Packers
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Well, good news, you’re in the right place.
I’ve done some research and have found players who played for both the Jaguars and the Packers.
Marcedes Lewis
Marcedes Lewis had a long-lasting and impactful career as a tight end in the NFL. Selected 28th overall by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the 2006 NFL Draft, Lewis spent 12 seasons with the Jaguars, establishing himself as a reliable target and a notable blocker.
He made the Pro Bowl in 2010 after recording 700 yards and 10 touchdowns. Following his tenure with the Jaguars, Lewis joined the Green Bay Packers in 2018, providing veteran leadership and run-blocking skills.
Through 2022, Lewis has totaled over 400 receptions, nearly 5000 yards, and over 35 touchdowns.
*Lewis was previously the most popular pick for this square (Grid 4)
Mark Brunell
Mark Brunell had a lengthy career from 1993 to 2011. After one season as a backup quarterback with the Green Bay Packers, he was traded to the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he found success.
Brunell led the Jaguars to the AFC Championship Game twice and was selected for the Pro Bowl three times. He threw for over 32,000 yards, 184 touchdowns, and 108 interceptions during his career.
After his tenure with the Jaguars, Brunell played for the Washington Redskins, New Orleans Saints (earning a Super Bowl ring as a backup in Super Bowl XLIV), and New York Jets.
Brunell Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Jaguars)
- Super Bowl Winner (Saints)
- 3000+ Yard Passing Season (Jaguars, Commanders)
Desmond Howard
Desmond Howard was selected by the Washington Redskins in the 1st round, 4th overall, of the 1992 NFL Draft. The wide receiver and return specialist played in the NFL for 11 seasons with various teams including the Redskins, Green Bay Packers, Oakland Raiders, and Detroit Lions.
Howard’s most memorable achievement came during his time with the Packers when he was named the MVP of Super Bowl XXXI. In that game, he returned a kickoff 99 yards for a touchdown, becoming the first and only player to win Super Bowl MVP solely for special teams play.
Over his career, Howard returned 8 punts for touchdowns. His return skills, particularly his performance in the Super Bowl, solidified his place in NFL history. Howard ended his NFL career with 123 receptions for 1,597 receiving yards and 7 receiving touchdowns, along with the impressive special teams contributions.
Howard Key Stats
- Pro Bowl (Lions)
- Super Bowl Champ (Packers)
Andre Rison
Andre Rison was selected in the first round, 22nd overall, by the Indianapolis Colts in the 1989 NFL Draft. Throughout his career, Rison’s big-play ability made him one of the most exciting receivers of his era, and his contributions on the field were often matched by his colorful personality off of it.
During his career, Rison played for multiple teams including the Colts, Atlanta Falcons, Cleveland Browns, Jacksonville Jaguars, Green Bay Packers, Kansas City Chiefs, and Oakland Raiders. As a wide receiver, he amassed over 10,000 receiving yards and 84 touchdown receptions.
He was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and a First-Team All-Pro in 1990. He was also a key mid-season addition to the Packers team that ended up winning Super Bowl XXXI.
Rison Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Falcons)
- Pro Bowl (Falcons, Chiefs)
- Super Bowl Champ (Packers)
- 1000+ Yard Receiving Season (Falcons, Chiefs)
Reggie Cobb
Reggie Cobb was drafted by the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in the second round, 30th overall, of the 1990 NFL Draft. Cobb played college football at the University of Tennessee, where he had a standout career.
Cobb’s NFL career spanned several years and multiple teams. After four seasons with the Buccaneers, where he had his best season in 1992 with over 1,100 rushing yards and 9 touchdowns, Cobb moved on to play for the Green Bay Packers in 1994. He then played one season each with the Jaguars and Jets.
Although he never received Pro Bowl honors, Cobb was a dependable back who could be counted on for tough yards. He finished his NFL career with over 3,700 rushing yards and 25 touchdowns.
Hardy Nickerson
Hardy Nickerson was a linebacker who had a lengthy and successful career in the NFL. He was drafted by the Pittsburgh Steelers in the fifth round, 122nd overall, in the 1987 NFL Draft out of the University of California.
Nickerson played for several teams over his 16-season career in the NFL, including the Pittsburgh Steelers, Tampa Bay Buccaneers, Jacksonville Jaguars, and the Green Bay Packers. He is most associated with his time in Tampa Bay, where he made multiple Pro Bowl appearances and was a key figure in the Buccaneers’ vaunted defense.
Over the course of his career, Nickerson was a five-time Pro Bowl selection and earned First-Team All-Pro honors twice. He amassed more than 1,500 tackles, 21 sacks, and 12 interceptions.
Nickerson Key Stats
- 1st Team All-Pro (Buccaneers)
- Pro Bowl (Buccaneers)
Tavon Austin
Tavon Austin was a versatile football player who was drafted eighth overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2013 NFL Draft following an excellent college football career at West Virginia where he was known for his speed and agility.
During his NFL career, he played primarily as a wide receiver but has also contributed significantly as a running back and a return specialist, showcasing his versatility. After playing for the Rams both in St. Louis and later in Los Angeles, he moved to the Dallas Cowboys for two seasons.
Following the Cowboys, he played briefly for the San Francisco 49ers in 2020, though he didn’t officially play a game for them due to being placed on the injured reserve list, and later joined the Green Bay Packers the same year. In 2021, he signed with the Jacksonville Jaguars.
