Jonathan Polynice Vilma is an American football linebacker for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the New York Jets 12th overall in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played college football at the University of Miami. Vilma was born in Coral Gables, Florida to Haitian immigrant parents. attended Coral Gables High School where he was a teammate of Pro Bowl running back Frank Gore and received scholarship offers from the University of Miami, Florida State, Florida, Pittsburgh and Iowa. He eventually chose the University of Miami. In 2000, Vilma played in... all 11 games as a reserve middle linebacker and compiled 38 tackles and a pass deflection. After the graduation of Dan Morgan, Vilma stepped into the starting middle linebacker role and played an integral role on the Hurricanes' National Championship team. He led the team in tackles with 79 and compiled two forced fumbles, one fumble recovery for a 36-yard touchdown, three pass deflections and an interception. He started 11 of 12 games during the regular season and was selected on the First-Team All-Big East team.
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| Birthdate: | April 16, 1982 |
| Birthplace: | Coral Gables, Florida |
| Age: | 30 |
| Height: | 6' 1" |
| Weight: | 230 lbs. |
| All Positions Played: | Linebacker |
| Education: | University of Miami, Coral Gables High School |
| Also known as: | Jonathan Polynice Vilma |