Jonté Buhl facts for kids
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| Born: | April 4, 1982 San Antonio, Texas |
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| CFL status | International |
| Position(s) | CB |
| Height | 5 ft 11 in (180 cm) |
| Weight | 190 lb (86 kg) |
| College | Texas A&M |
| High school | Pflugerville (TX) Connally |
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| 2005 | Atlanta Falcons |
| 2005–2010 | Edmonton Eskimos |
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Jonté Buhl (born April 4, 1982) is a former professional Canadian football player. He was a cornerback, which is a defensive position in football. Jonté played for four seasons with the Edmonton Eskimos in the Canadian Football League (CFL). Before turning pro, he played college football at Texas A&M University. He also briefly signed with the Atlanta Falcons in the National Football League (NFL).
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Early Life and High School Sports
Jonté Buhl grew up in Pflugerville, Texas. He went to John B. Connally High School. There, he was an amazing athlete. He played both offense and defense in football. As a senior, he was named a high school All-American.
Football Achievements in High School
During his senior year, Jonté made 60 tackles. He also caught 5 interceptions. On offense, he ran for 682 yards. He scored 10 touchdowns.
Other Sports
Jonté was also great at other sports. He played on the basketball team. He was also a star on the track team. In 2000, he ran the nation's fastest indoor 400-meter race.
College Football Career
Jonté Buhl played college football at Texas A&M University. He was a strong defensive player. Throughout his college career, he made 144 tackles. He also had three interceptions.
Key Moments in College
- He returned a fumble for 98 yards for a touchdown. This was a school record!
- After his senior year, he was honored by the Associated Press.
- His cousin, Detron Smith, also played football for Texas A&M. Detron later played for the Denver Broncos.
College Track and Field
Besides football, Jonté also competed in track for Texas A&M.
Freshman Year Success
- As a freshman, he ran in the indoor 4x400-meter relay. His team placed seventh at nationals.
- He finished eighth in the indoor 400-meter race at his first conference meet.
- He improved to sixth place at the Big 12 outdoor meet.
- He was the team's best runner in the 400-meter race.
- After his freshman year, he was named an All-American.
Return to Track
Jonté focused on football for two years. But he returned to track as a senior. He ran on the NCAA champion 1600m relay team.
Professional Football Career
After college, Jonté Buhl began his professional career.
Atlanta Falcons and Edmonton Eskimos
In 2005, the Atlanta Falcons signed Jonté. He then joined the Edmonton Eskimos in 2006. He played in 15 games that year. He made 35 defensive tackles. He also had one interception.
Injury and Return
In 2007, Jonté started the season strong. But he broke his wrist in July. This injury ended his season early. He still made nine tackles and one interception.
Strong 2008 Season
In 2008, Jonté played in all 18 games. He had a great season:
- He made 18 tackles.
- He had four interceptions.
- He also had one quarterback sack.
He also played well in two playoff games.
Contract Extension
In January 2009, Jonté signed a new contract. This kept him with the Eskimos for several more years.
