He hasn’t played an NFL game since 2015, but former Green Bay Packers nose tackle, BJ Raji, could return tomorrow and be a fan-favorite once again. Raji was a great locker room presence and also served as the co-star to Aaron Rodgers in a State Farm commercial. But most importantly, he was a hell of a football player. That often gets overlooked when looking back on his short-lived career.
A former top-10 pick, there was a lot of anticipation for Raji’s impact in Dom Capers’ 3-4 defense. An ankle injury set Raji’s rookie season back quite a bit, limiting him to sporadic snaps over 14 games and just one start.