TRANSACTIONS:

-           Originally signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted rookie free agent on May 3, 2007…Waived by the Dolphins on Sept. 1, 2007…Signed to the Giants’ practice squad on Sept. 3, 2007…Signed to the Giants’ 53-man roster on Dec. 31, 2007.

GIANTS NOTES:

-           Pope made his NFL debut in the 2007 postseason, contributing in both the NFC Divisional Playoff Game and the NFC Championship Game.

CAREER HIGHLIGHTS:

-           Has not played in an NFL regular season game…Was signed to the active roster prior to the start of the 2007 playoffs…Was inactive for the NFC Wild Card Game at Tampa Bay (1/6)…Made NFL debut by playing on special teams and in nickel packages in the NFL Divisional Playoff Game at Dallas (1/13)…Finished with 1 solo tackle…Played in the NFC Championship Game at Green Bay (1/20) and had 1 special teams tackle…Inactive for Super Bowl XLII vs. New England (2/3).

COLLEGE:

-           Was a 2-year letterman at Howard (2005-06) after beginning his collegiate career at Eastern Michigan (2003-04), where he also competed on the school’s track team…In two years with the Bison, he totaled 79 tackles and 4 interceptions.

OFF-THE-FIELD ACTIVITY:

-           Hosted Special Olympics of New Jersey athletes at Giants Stadium for a Punt, Pass, and Kick competition and lunch.
-           Greeted fans and signed autographs at the Giants’ 2008 Draft Day Party at Giants Stadium.
-           Made a Giants’ “What Moves U” visit to Anthony Wayne Middle School in Wayne, N.J., to speak to students about the importance of physical activity.

PERSONAL:

-           Majored in advertising. Single…Attended University of Detroit Jesuit High School, where he lettered in football, basketball and track…Captured individual titles in the 100-, 200- and 400-meter dashes at the Catholic League Track Championships as a senior, as well as serving as the anchor for the winning 4x400-meter relay team…Full name is Geoffrey Glenn Pope…Born June 21, 1984.