Former Minnesota star signs with Atlanta Falcons
A former Minnesota linebacker has signed an NFL contract, according to reports.
Monday, ex-Golden Gopher Jonathan Celestin signed with the Atlanta Falcons after being an undrafted free agent. He made a statement via Twitter:
Draft Diamonds is reporting LB Jonathan Celestin is signing with the #Falcons pic.twitter.com/F0vmXHLUiT
— NFL Draft Diamonds (@DraftDiamonds) July 30, 2018
I want to thank GOD first and foremost for giving me the ability to play this game. I want to thank my mom , my dad (FlyHighPops👼🏾), my little sister, family, & friends. This is just the beginning of a new Journey… #InBrotherhood #RiseUp🔴⚫️ #ImHome pic.twitter.com/8CW3WlmtXX
— Jonathan Celestin (@JonC__4) July 30, 2018
Celestin started all 12 games for Minnesota last season, recording 78 tackles, 5.5 stops for loss and a pick-six. He totaled 217 tackles and 19.5 stops for loss in four seasons with the Gophers.
Celestin is a Georgia native, growing up in Jonesboro. Signing with the Falcons serves as a bit of a homecoming for the former B1G star.
