Jonathan Vilma

New York Jets 12th pick

OLB ·

Miami · 2004–2013

125

Games

617

Solo Tackles

10.5

Sacks

Interceptions

Jonathan Vilma is a former outside linebacker out of Miami, selected by the New York Jets with the 12th overall pick (round 1) in the 2004 NFL Draft. He played 125 regular-season games from 2004 to 2013, with the New York Jets and New Orleans Saints. He was named to 3 Pro Bowls.

Draft Details

Year

2004

Round

Round 1

Pick

12th overall

Team

New York Jets

Position

OLB

College

Miami

Jonathan Vilma Career Stats

3× Pro Bowl selection.
Primary starter for 8 seasons.
Ranks 5th in the 2004 draft class in solo tackles (617).

Defense

Season	Team	G	Solo	Ast	TFL	Sacks	QB Hits	INT	PD	FF
2004	NYJ	16	46	31	0	2.5	0	3	5	0
2005	NYJ	16	75	45	0	0.5	0	1	6	4
2006	NYJ	16	38	47	0	0	2	1	4	0
2007	NYJ	7	17	11	0	0	1	1	3	1
2008	NO	16	76	34	0	1	4	1	6	2
2009	NO	15	59	23	0	2	9	3	8	0
2010	NO	16	51	33	0	4	9	1	3	3
2011	NO	11	33	18	0	0	1	0	2	1
2012	NO	11	19	17	5	1	2	1	2	0
2013	NO	1	1	0	0	0	0	0	0	0
Career		125	415	259	5	11	28	12	39	11

G = games with at least one recorded statistic; the career games total in the summary above includes every game played.

Source: nflverse · Updated Sep 28, 2026

NFL Combine Results

Height

6-0

Weight

233 lbs

40-Yard Dash

4.61s

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