Jonathan Linton

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Jonathan Linton
Personal information
Born (1974-11-07) November 7, 1974 (age 50)
Allentown, Pennsylvania, U.S.
Height6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
Weight234 lb (106 kg)
Career information
Position Running back
Fullback
Uniform no.35
High school Catasauqua (Northampton, Pennsylvania)
College North Carolina
NFL draft 1998: 5th round, 131st overall
Career history
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career statistics
Rushing yards1,002
Rushing average3.5
Receptions 33
Receiving yards246
Total touchdowns 8
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jonathan C. Linton (born November 7, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a running back with the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the North Carolina Tar Heels.

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Early life and education

Linton was born in Allentown, Pennsylvania, on November 7, 1974, and played high school football at Catasauqua High School in Catasauqua, Pennsylvania. He played collegiately for the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.

National Football League

Linton was selected in the fifth round of the 1998 NFL draft by the Buffalo Bills. [1] He played for the Bills in the 1998, 1999, and 2000 seasons. [2] [3]

References

  1. "1998 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved March 29, 2023.
  2. "Buffalo's bills mean raw deal for Linton". June 5, 2001.
  3. "Catching up with: Former Catasauqua football standout Jonathan Linton". September 5, 2011.