Jonal Saint-Dic
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Jonal Saint-Dic is an American football
defensive end
formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football
at Michigan State
.
He graduated from Michigan State majoring in sociology.
, playing defensive end and tight end
. In 2002, he earned second-team all-state honors as a senior after being credited with 24.5 sacks
.
in Troy, New York
. As a Sophomore, he was named Northeast JC Football Conference
Defensive Player of the Year. In 2004, He led the league in tackles
for losses (28 for 125 yards), sacks (11.5 for 63) and forced fumble
s (6). His career totals include 118 tackles, including a school-record 21 sacks for 116 yards.
after missing the last seven games of the 2005 season with a groin injury. He made his only appearance of the 2005 season in the Big Ten opener vs. Illinois
. As a Junior, Saint-Dic had 23 tackles, 3.5 of which were for losses.
In 2007, as a Senior, Saint-Dic emerged as one of the top defensive lineman in the Big Ten. He was named a second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation
. He was also named one of eight finalists for the Ted Hendricks Award
. Also in 2007, Jonal became a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and a second-team selection by the coaches. He set a Big Ten record with eight forced fumbles. Saint-Dic had 10 career forced fumbles, which ties him for seventh best in FBS history. He was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after the Spartan's game against Pittsburgh. Saint-Dic was one of five MSU players who were suspended before the Champs Sports Bowl
against Boston College
, which the Spartans lost. He was suspended because he was academically ineligible to play.
, Saint-Dic was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs
on July 31. He was cut by team in late August, 2008.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
defensive end
Defensive end
Defensive end is the name of a defensive position in the sport of American and Canadian football.This position has designated the players at each end of the defensive line, but changes in formations have substantially changed how the position is played over the years...
formerly with the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Chiefs as an undrafted free agent in 2008. He played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
at Michigan State
Michigan State Spartans football
The Michigan State Spartans football program represents Michigan State University in college football as members of the Big Ten Conference at the NCAA Division I Football Bowl Subdivision level...
.
Personal
Saint-Dic is the son of Jonas and Marie Point du Jour. He was born in Haiti. He migrated to Linden, NJ then later moved to Elizabeth, NJ.He graduated from Michigan State majoring in sociology.
Early years
Jonal attended Elizabeth High School in New Jersey, where he was a two-way starterStarting lineup
A starting lineup in sports is an official list of the set of players who will actively participate in the event when the game begins. The players in the starting lineup are commonly referred to as starters, whereas the others are substitutes or bench players.The starters are commonly the best...
, playing defensive end and tight end
Tight end
The tight end is a position in American football on the offense. The tight end is often seen as a hybrid position with the characteristics and roles of both an offensive lineman and a wide receiver. Like offensive linemen, they are usually lined up on the offensive line and are large enough to be...
. In 2002, he earned second-team all-state honors as a senior after being credited with 24.5 sacks
Quarterback sack
In American football and Canadian football, a sack occurs when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage before he can throw a forward pass, or when the quarterback is tackled behind the line of scrimmage in the "pocket" and the intent of what he was going to do is unclear...
.
Hudson Valley CC
Jonal played for Coach Bob Jojo at Hudson Valley Community CollegeHudson Valley Community College
Hudson Valley Community College, a SUNY associated two-year college, is located in Troy in Rensselaer County, New York. Although about eighty percent of the students are from the local area, the remainder are from other parts of New York, other states and from some 30 countries around the...
in Troy, New York
Troy, New York
Troy is a city in the US State of New York and the seat of Rensselaer County. Troy is located on the western edge of Rensselaer County and on the eastern bank of the Hudson River. Troy has close ties to the nearby cities of Albany and Schenectady, forming a region popularly called the Capital...
. As a Sophomore, he was named Northeast JC Football Conference
Northeast JC Football Conference
The Northeast Football Conference is a football conference for NJCAA teams located in the northeast United States.-Current members:-Former members:*Berean Institute *Cayuga County CC *Alfred State...
Defensive Player of the Year. In 2004, He led the league in tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
for losses (28 for 125 yards), sacks (11.5 for 63) and forced fumble
Fumble
A fumble in American and Canadian football occurs when a player, who has possession and control of the ball loses it before being downed or scoring. By rule, it is any act other than passing, kicking or successful handing that results in loss of player possession...
s (6). His career totals include 118 tackles, including a school-record 21 sacks for 116 yards.
Michigan State
During the 2005 season, Saint-Dic was granted a medical redshirtRedshirt (college sports)
Redshirt is a term used in American college athletics that refers to a delay or suspension of an athlete's participation in order to lengthen his or her period of eligibility...
after missing the last seven games of the 2005 season with a groin injury. He made his only appearance of the 2005 season in the Big Ten opener vs. Illinois
Illinois Fighting Illini football
The Illinois Fighting Illini are a major college football program, representing the University of Illinois at Urbana–Champaign. They compete in NCAA Division I-A and the Big Ten Conference.-Current staff:-All-time win/loss/tie record:*563-513-51...
. As a Junior, Saint-Dic had 23 tackles, 3.5 of which were for losses.
In 2007, as a Senior, Saint-Dic emerged as one of the top defensive lineman in the Big Ten. He was named a second-team All-American by the Walter Camp Football Foundation
Walter Camp Football Foundation
The Walter Camp Football Foundation is one of the organizations whose College Football All-America Team is recognized by the NCAA. The organization also presents various awards.-Awards:*Walter Camp Player of the Year*CT Player of the Year...
. He was also named one of eight finalists for the Ted Hendricks Award
Ted Hendricks Award
The Ted Hendricks Award is given annually to college football's top defensive end. The award is named after Ted Hendricks, who is a member of both the College Football Hall of Fame as well as the Pro Football Hall of Fame and is presented by his own 501 foundation, called the Ted Hendricks...
. Also in 2007, Jonal became a first-team All-Big Ten selection by the media and a second-team selection by the coaches. He set a Big Ten record with eight forced fumbles. Saint-Dic had 10 career forced fumbles, which ties him for seventh best in FBS history. He was named Big Ten Defensive Player of the Week after the Spartan's game against Pittsburgh. Saint-Dic was one of five MSU players who were suspended before the Champs Sports Bowl
Champs Sports Bowl
The Champs Sports Bowl is an annual college football bowl game that is played in Orlando, Florida, at the Citrus Bowl. The bowl is operated by Florida Citrus Sports, a non-profit group which also organizes the Capital One Bowl and Florida Classic...
against Boston College
Boston College
Boston College is a private Jesuit research university located in the village of Chestnut Hill, Massachusetts, USA. The main campus is bisected by the border between the cities of Boston and Newton. It has 9,200 full-time undergraduates and 4,000 graduate students. Its name reflects its early...
, which the Spartans lost. He was suspended because he was academically ineligible to play.
Kansas City Chiefs
After going undrafted in the 2008 NFL Draft2008 NFL Draft
The 2008 NFL Draft took place at Radio City Music Hall in New York City on April 26 and April 27, 2008. For the 29th consecutive year, ESPN televised the draft; the NFL Network also broadcast the event, its third year doing so...
, Saint-Dic was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Kansas City Chiefs
Kansas City Chiefs
The Kansas City Chiefs are a professional American football team based in Kansas City, Missouri. They are a member of the Western Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Originally named the Dallas Texans, the club was founded by Lamar Hunt in 1960 as a...
on July 31. He was cut by team in late August, 2008.