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Jonathan Polynice Vilma (born April 16, 1982) is an American color analyst and former professional football player in the National Football League (NFL). He played as a linebacker and was a three-time Pro Bowl selection. Vilma played college football for the Miami Hurricanes, winning a national championship in 2001.
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- Linebacker
- Miami (FL) (2000–2003)
He led the Hurricanes in tackles for three consecutive years (2001-2003) and his 377 career total tackles rank seventh-best all time, fourth-best for a middle linebacker behind only UMSHoF members George Mira, Jr., Micheal Barrow and Ray Lewis.
AT MIAMI: The leader of the defense at middle linebacker… has been an impressive player since the beginning of his UM career… an excellent student-athlete… led the team in tackles both of the last two seasons… an excellent scholar-athlete who earned BIG EAST All-Academic Team honors in 2001 and 2002, one of a league-high 10 Hurricanes ...
He currently resides in Miami with his daughter, Samaara. You may follow Vilma on Instagram at @jonvilma. Read Jonathan Vilma bio and details featuring career accomplishments, awards, work...
- Analyst, Fox Nfl
Prior to being drafted by the Jets, Vilma had an impactful career with the Hurricanes, leading the team in tackles for three out of his four years in Miami. He became a starter in his sophomore...
Anchoring the Miami defense, Vilma has helped lead the team to a 42-2 record in his tenure, including the 2001 National Championship. A Bronko Nagurski Award (nation's top defensive player), Butkus Award, BIG EAST Defensive Player of the Year and First Team All-America candidate, he has amassed 250 career tackles and 20 tackles for a loss.
A standout at the University of Miami, Vilma helped lead the team to the 2001 BCS National Championship, in addition to earning a spot on the All-BIG EAST First Team (2001) and All-American...
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