With the 2024 NFL Draft underway, the one to watch has proved to be Georgia’s safety, Javon Bullard. Earlier this year, the 22-year-old impressed the world with his defensive skills at the Combine. Although the versatile player had led his college team to many wins, he dealt with injuries that made his career a battle. However, his struggle to make it to the league would not have worked without his parents’ constant support.

Through losses, injuries, and many all-star moments, Bullard’s shining grace was having his parents in his corner. With faith in their son, James and Shonda Bullard made it possible for the athlete to pave his own way.

Everything to know about Javon Bullard’s parents

Javon Bullard stole the spotlight back in 2022 for his back-to-back CFP Defensive MVP honors. After he led Georgia to victory over Ohio State (42-41) and TCU (65-7), the 22-year-old had all eyes on him. However, it was not until he was voted the top safety in his Senior Bowl by teammates that NFL scouts noticed him. He might have been a gem hidden in plain sight. But his parents, James and Shonda Bullard, stated various times they always knew he had a future as a football star.

Private details about the Bullards have been kept out of the news. However, both James and Shonda have been more than vocal about how talented their son is. In fact, his mother, Shonda, who was said to be studying to become a nurse, once revealed in an interview with 13 WMAZ, “We were preaching you got to be patient and wait your turn just like everybody else.”

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Shonda also added, “You remember when we had that first game in Atlanta, and we were tailgating with our family and friends, and I said on the video the world is about to find out what we already know.” Unlike his wife, James, who recently turned 56 years old, chose to play his cards close to his chest during interviews. However, he regularly celebrates the 22-year-old’s achievements on X.

Bullard’s parents might have been right to have faith in their son. However, their decisions on where he should end up seem to be split.

James and Shonda Bullard share which team they want Javon Bullard to join

The Texans might have their eye on Javon Bullard. However, his parents may have their own choices for their son. His sports fan father revealed his pick in an interview with the Union-Recorder, “The Atlanta Falcons. He’s been in red and black for so long now, no sense in changing it now.” However, his mother did not have a team in mind. Instead, she just said, “He loves the game, I just want him to be in a good place where he’ll get the chance to play.”

After all, the 22-year-old has proved that he has the versatility that every team looks for. With him playing cornerback in high school, being a STAR in Georgia, and being an aggressive defender throughout his career, he has the talent and skill to bring exactly the right stuff to bring a Super Bowl ring to the team that bags him.

So far, the anticipation to find out about Bullard’s pro football journey has been rising. However, he and his parents are sure that the footballer will wind up where he needs to be. While it may be some time before they get the call, there seems to be no doubt that it will come.