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'''Chukwuemeka Kingsley Jonathan''' (born April 28, 1998) is an [[American football]] [[defensive end]] for the [[Chicago Bears]] of the [[National Football League]] (NFL). He played [[college football]] at [[Syracuse Orange football|Syracuse]] and was signed as an [[undrafted free agent]] by the [[Buffalo Bills]] in {{NFL Year|2022}}. He was also the number one overall pick in the [[2022 CFL Global Draft]].
==Early life and education==
Jonathan was born on April 28, 1998, in [[Lagos]], [[Nigeria]]. He grew up in [[Baltimore]], [[Maryland]], and attended [[Saint Frances Academy (Baltimore, Maryland)|Saint Frances Academy]]. He also attended [[Eastern Alamance High School]]. He played [[defensive end]] and [[linebacker]] and also participated in [[basketball]], [[soccer]], and [[track and field]]. As a senior with Saint Frances, he recorded 65 tackles and 16 sacks, leading his team to a 10–2 record and the MIAA Class A championship. Jonathan was ranked the 24th-best defensive end by [[Rivals.com]] and was the 29th weakside defensive end according to [[247Sports]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/kingsley-jonathan/20193|website=cuse.com|publisher=[[Syracuse Orange]]|title=Kingsley Jonathan}}</ref>
Jonathan committed to [[Syracuse University]] and made his [[college football]] debut in 2017 against [[2017 Central Connecticut Blue Devils football team|Central Connecticut]]. Overall, as a [[freshman]], he appeared in eight games and made four tackles. Jonathan appeared in all 13 games in his [[sophomore]] year, 2018, and started two. He recorded 21 tackles and placed third on the team with five sacks. He was an ACC honor roll selection.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/kingsley-jonathan/20193|website=cuse.com|publisher=[[Syracuse Orange]]|title=Kingsley Jonathan}}</ref>
Jonathan played as a reserve defensive end in 2019 and made 12 appearances. He recorded 24 tackles, three for-loss, and 1.5 sacks, earning All-ACC Academic honors. In his senior year, 2020, Jonathan was awarded the [[Jim Tatum]] Award for best ACC student-athlete. He started all 11 games and finished the year with 32 total tackles, three sacks and a forced [[fumble]]. He was a [[William V. Campbell Trophy|Campbell Trophy]] semifinalist, [[Wuerffel Trophy]] watchlisted player, [[Senior CLASS Award]] candidate and was a semifinalist for the [[Jason Witten]] Collegiate Man of the Year Award.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/kingsley-jonathan/20193|website=cuse.com|publisher=[[Syracuse Orange]]|title=Kingsley Jonathan}}</ref>
Jonathan was given an extra year of eligibility in 2021, and decided to return to the Syracuse program as a fifth-year senior.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.si.com/college/syracuse/football/kingsley-jonathan-returning|website=[[Sports Illustrated]]|title=Kingsley Jonathan Will Return to Syracuse|author=McAllister, Mike|date=December 15, 2020}}</ref> He appeared in all 12 games and started one, making 20 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, Witten Award and was a watchlisted player for the Wuerffel Trophy. He won the Joseph Alexander Award for "excellence in football, scholarship, and citizenship."<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/kingsley-jonathan/20193|website=cuse.com|publisher=[[Syracuse Orange]]|title=Kingsley Jonathan}}</ref>
Jonathan finished his college career with 101 tackles (60 solo), 21.5 for-loss, 15 quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles in a total of 56 games.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://cuse.com/sports/football/roster/kingsley-jonathan/20193|website=cuse.com|publisher=[[Syracuse Orange]]|title=Kingsley Jonathan}}</ref>
==Professional career==
After going unselected in the [[2022 NFL Draft]], Jonathan was signed by the [[Buffalo Bills]] as an [[undrafted free agent]].<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.syracuse.com/orangefootball/2022/05/former-syracuse-football-dl-kingsley-jonathan-signs-with-buffalo-bills.html|website=[[The Post-Standard|Syracuse.com]]|title=Former Syracuse football DL Kingsley Jonathan signs with Buffalo Bills|author=Mink, Nate|date=April 30, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.rochesterfirst.com/sports/buffalo-bills/bills-defensive-end-kingsley-jonathans-journey-from-nigeria-to-nfl/|website=roschesterfirst.com|title=Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan’s journey from Nigeria to NFL |author=Jones, Carl|date=July 26, 2022}}</ref> He was also the top pick in the [[2022 CFL Global Draft]], being selected by the [[Montreal Alouettes]], but chose to stay with Buffalo.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.cfl.ca/2022/05/03/global-draft-alouettes-take-syracuses-kingsley-jonathan-no-1/|website=cfl.ca|publisher=[[Canadian Football League]]|title=Global Draft: Alouettes take Syracuse’s Kingsley Jonathan No. 1|date=May 3, 2022}}</ref><ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.nunesmagician.com/2022/5/4/23056065/syracuse-kingsley-jonathan-tyrell-richards-are-top-picks-montreal-alouettes-cfl-drafts|website=nunesmagician.com|publisher=[[SB Nation]]|title=Syracuse football alums Kingsley Jonathan, Tyrell Richards are top picks in CFL Drafts|author=Ostrowski, Michael|date=May 4, 2022}}</ref> He was released at the final roster cuts,<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://www.democratandchronicle.com/story/sports/football/nfl/bills/2022/08/30/buffalo-bills-roster-cuts-todays-releases-include-oj-howard/65463763007/|website=[[Democrat and Chronicle]]|title=Buffalo Bills roster cuts: OJ Howard released, Tre White goes on PUP|author=Maiorana, Sal|date=August 30, 2022}}</ref> but was claimed off waivers and signed to the active roster of the [[Chicago Bears]] on September 1.<ref>{{Cite web|url=https://beargoggleson.com/2022/09/01/kingsley-jonathan-chicago-bears/|website=beargoggleson.com|publisher=[[FanSided]]|title=What new signing Kingsley Jonathan brings to Chicago Bears|author=Hurley, Parker|date=September 1, 2022}}</ref>
==References==
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| Position: | Defensive end |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | April 28, 1998 Lagos, Nigeria |
| Height: | 6 ft 4 in (1.93 m) |
| Weight: | 260 lb (118 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Saint Frances (MD) |
| College: | Syracuse |
| Undrafted: | 2022 |
| Career history | |
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| * Offseason and/or practice squad member only | |
| Roster status: | Active |
| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Chukwuemeka Kingsley Jonathan (born April 28, 1998) is an American football defensive end for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Syracuse and was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Buffalo Bills in 2022. He was also the number one overall pick in the 2022 CFL Global Draft.
Early life and education
Jonathan was born on April 28, 1998, in Lagos, Nigeria. He grew up in Baltimore, Maryland, and attended Saint Frances Academy. He also attended Eastern Alamance High School. He played defensive end and linebacker and also participated in basketball, soccer, and track and field. As a senior with Saint Frances, he recorded 65 tackles and 16 sacks, leading his team to a 10–2 record and the MIAA Class A championship. Jonathan was ranked the 24th-best defensive end by Rivals.com and was the 29th weakside defensive end according to 247Sports.[1]
Jonathan committed to Syracuse University and made his college football debut in 2017 against Central Connecticut. Overall, as a freshman, he appeared in eight games and made four tackles. Jonathan appeared in all 13 games in his sophomore year, 2018, and started two. He recorded 21 tackles and placed third on the team with five sacks. He was an ACC honor roll selection.[2]
Jonathan played as a reserve defensive end in 2019 and made 12 appearances. He recorded 24 tackles, three for-loss, and 1.5 sacks, earning All-ACC Academic honors. In his senior year, 2020, Jonathan was awarded the Jim Tatum Award for best ACC student-athlete. He started all 11 games and finished the year with 32 total tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble. He was a Campbell Trophy semifinalist, Wuerffel Trophy watchlisted player, Senior CLASS Award candidate and was a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award.[3]
Jonathan was given an extra year of eligibility in 2021, and decided to return to the Syracuse program as a fifth-year senior.[4] He appeared in all 12 games and started one, making 20 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, Witten Award and was a watchlisted player for the Wuerffel Trophy. He won the Joseph Alexander Award for "excellence in football, scholarship, and citizenship."[5]
Jonathan finished his college career with 101 tackles (60 solo), 21.5 for-loss, 15 quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles in a total of 56 games.[6]
Professional career
After going unselected in the 2022 NFL Draft, Jonathan was signed by the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.[7][8] He was also the top pick in the 2022 CFL Global Draft, being selected by the Montreal Alouettes, but chose to stay with Buffalo.[9][10] He was released at the final roster cuts,[11] but was claimed off waivers and signed to the active roster of the Chicago Bears on September 1.[12]
References
- ^ "Kingsley Jonathan". cuse.com. Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Kingsley Jonathan". cuse.com. Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Kingsley Jonathan". cuse.com. Syracuse Orange.
- ^ McAllister, Mike (December 15, 2020). "Kingsley Jonathan Will Return to Syracuse". Sports Illustrated.
- ^ "Kingsley Jonathan". cuse.com. Syracuse Orange.
- ^ "Kingsley Jonathan". cuse.com. Syracuse Orange.
- ^ Mink, Nate (April 30, 2022). "Former Syracuse football DL Kingsley Jonathan signs with Buffalo Bills". Syracuse.com.
- ^ Jones, Carl (July 26, 2022). "Bills defensive end Kingsley Jonathan's journey from Nigeria to NFL". roschesterfirst.com.
- ^ "Global Draft: Alouettes take Syracuse's Kingsley Jonathan No. 1". cfl.ca. Canadian Football League. May 3, 2022.
- ^ Ostrowski, Michael (May 4, 2022). "Syracuse football alums Kingsley Jonathan, Tyrell Richards are top picks in CFL Drafts". nunesmagician.com. SB Nation.
- ^ Maiorana, Sal (August 30, 2022). "Buffalo Bills roster cuts: OJ Howard released, Tre White goes on PUP". Democrat and Chronicle.
- ^ Hurley, Parker (September 1, 2022). "What new signing Kingsley Jonathan brings to Chicago Bears". beargoggleson.com. FanSided.