Jonathan Vilma

Jonathan Vilma

Vilma in 2010
No. 51
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(1982-04-16) April 16, 1982 (age 42) New York City, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight:	230 lb (104 kg)
Career information
High school:	Coral Gables Senior (Coral Gables, Florida)
College:	Miami (FL) (2000–2003)
NFL draft:	2004 / round: 1 / pick: 12
Career history
New York Jets (2004–2007) New Orleans Saints (2008–2013)
Career highlights and awards
Super Bowl champion (XLIV) NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year (2004) 3× Pro Bowl (2005, 2009, 2010) NFL solo tackles leader (2005) NFL combined tackles leader (2005) PFWA All-Rookie Team (2004) New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame BCS national champion (2001) Jack Lambert Trophy (2003) First-team All-American (2003) First-team All-Big East (2001, 2002, 2003)
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles: 879 Sacks: 10.5 Forced fumbles: 11 Fumble recoveries: 10 Interceptions: 12 Defensive touchdowns: 3
Player stats at PFR

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. He was selected by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2004 NFL draft. Vilma won a Super Bowl championship with the New Orleans Saints. He serves as a color analyst for the NFL on Fox. He previously worked at ESPN as a college football commentator and studio analyst.^[1] Vilma was elected as a member of the Orange Bowl Committee in 2018.