Jonathon Mincy

Jonathon Mincy
No. 25 – Chicago Bears
Position: Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1992-09-05) September 5, 1992
Decatur, Georgia
Height: 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight: 196 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Southwest DeKalb
(Decatur, Georgia)
College: Auburn
Undrafted: 2015
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Player stats at NFL.com

Jonathon Tyrone Mincy (born September 5, 1992) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL Draft. He played college football at Auburn.

Professional career

Atlanta Falcons

On May 5, 2015, Mincy was signed by the Atlanta Falcons as an undrafted free agent after the 2015 NFL Draft.[1] On August 31, he was waived.[2]

Montreal Alouettes

On June 20, 2016, Mincy was signed to the Montreal Alouettes' practice roster.[3] He made the active roster and finished his rookie season in the CFL with 54 tackles, an interception, and two forced fumbles.[4] The next season, he recorded 54 tackles and two interceptions.[4] On November 8, 2017, Mincy was named as an Eastern Division All-Star.[5]

On December 4, 2017, Mincy was released so he could pursue an opportunity in the NFL.[6]

Chicago Bears

On January 10, 2018, Mincy was signed by the Chicago Bears to a reserve/future contract.[7] He was waived on September 1, 2018 and was signed to the practice squad the next day.[8][9]

Personal life

On June 27, 2014, Mincy was arrested & charged with second-degree marijuana possession.[10]

References

  1. ↑ McClure, Vaughn (May 5, 2015). "Undrafted Jonathon Mincy has chance to impress Falcons during tryout". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  2. ↑ Conway, Kelsey (August 31, 2015). "Falcons Waive DB Mincy". Atlanta Falcons. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  3. ↑ "Making Moves: Tracking final cuts around the CFL". CFL. June 18, 2016. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  4. 1 2 "Jonathon Mincy". CFL.ca. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  5. ↑ "Star Power: 2017 CFL Divisional All-Stars announced". CFL. November 8, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  6. ↑ "Als grant Mincy release for NFL opportunities". TSN. December 4, 2017. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  7. ↑ Biggs, Brad (January 10, 2018). "Bears add cornerback Jonathon Mincy from Montreal Alouettes". Chicago Tribune. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
  8. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 1, 2018). "Bears announce 53-man roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  9. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 3, 2018). "Roster moves: Bears sign 10 to practice squad". ChicagoBears.com.
  10. ↑ Scarborough, Alex (June 27, 2014). "Auburn CB Mincy arrested on drug charge". ESPN.com. Retrieved April 21, 2018.
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