A former NFL linebacker who played 10 seasons. He played college football at the University of Miami, winning a National Championship in 2001. He would go on to be drafted by the New York Jets in the first round of the 2004 NFL Draft. Vilma won a Super Bowl championship with the New Orleans Saints. During his career he was the NFL Defensive Rookie of the Year and earned three Pro Bowl selections. Jon currently serves as a color analyst for the NFL on Fox. Vilma was inducted to the New Orleans Saints Hall of Fame in 2017 and, elected as a member of the Orange Bowl Committee in 2018.