Tim Bonner Explained

Status:Active
Import:yes
Position1:Defensive end
Birth Date:7 December 1995
Birth Place:Demopolis, Alabama, U.S.
High School:Demopolis
(Demopolis, Alabama)
College:Florida Atlantic
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:250
Playing Years1:
Playing Team1:BC Lions
Playing Team2:Edmonton Elks
Playing Team3:Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks
Statlabel1:Tackles
Statvalue1:29
Statlabel2:Sacks
Statvalue2:7
Statlabel3:Forced Fumbles
Statvalue3:2
Cfl:tim-bonner

Tim Bonner (born December 7, 1995) is an American professional gridiron football defensive end who is a free agent.

Early life and high school

Bonner grew up in Demopolis, Alabama, and attended Demopolis High School. He was named first team All-State as a senior after recording 84 tackles with 31 tackles for loss and nine sacks in ten games played.[1] Bonner committed to play college football at Louisville over offers from Mississippi State and Kentucky.[2]

College career

Bonner began his collegiate career at Louisville, where he redshirted his true freshman season. He was dismissed from the team going into his redshirt freshman season after a female student accused him of having a gun. Following his dismissal, Bonner transferred to East Mississippi Community College, where he was featured in the second season of the Netflix documentary series Last Chance U. [3] In his lone season at East Mississippi, Bonner recorded 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries and committed to transfer to Florida Atlantic University (FAU).[4]

Bonner played for the FAU Owls for three seasons.[5] He played in 38 games with 58 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles at FAU.[6]

Professional career

BC Lions

On December 9, 2020, Bonner was signed by the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL).[7] Bonner was released by the Lions on September 20, 2022.

Edmonton Elks

On September 22, 2022, Bonner signed with the Edmonton Elks of the Canadian Football League (CFL). On February 14, 2023, Bonner was released by the Elks.[8]

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks

On February 15, 2023, Bonner signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL).[9]

Bonner and all other Houston Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks.[10] He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024.[11]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Freshman LB Bonner transferring from U of L. The Courier-Journal. October 19, 2015. September 16, 2021.
  2. Web site: Demopolis DE Tim Bonner commits to Louisville. John. Talty. AL.com. July 28, 2014. September 16, 2021.
  3. Web site: Former Louisville linebacker stars in season 2 of 'Last Chance U'. The Courier-Journal. July 21, 2017. September 16, 2021.
  4. Web site: Two JUCO DEs announce commitments to FAU. Sun Sentinel. January 17, 2017. September 16, 2021.
  5. Web site: FAU football: Senior defensive end Tim Bonner reflects on Last Chance U fame, his biggest regrets at FAU. Palm Beach Post. November 23, 2019. September 16, 2021.
  6. Web site: Bonner ready for his chance with the BC Lions. Chris. O'Leary. CFL.ca. December 18, 2020. September 16, 2021.
  7. Web site: Last Chance U's Tim Bonner hopes his next starring role is in a B.C. Lions victory. The Province. December 14, 2020. September 16, 2021.
  8. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . February 15, 2022.
  9. USFLGamblers . Free Agent Signing . 1626001780600614912 . February 15, 2023 . February 15, 2023.
  10. Web site: United Football League Reveals Team Markets and Head Coaches for 2024 Season . 2024-01-01 . www.xfl.com . en.
  11. Web site: Houston Roughnecks Roster . 2024-02-15 . www.theufl.com . en.