Jonathan committed to Syracuse University and made his college football debut in 2017 against Central Connecticut. Overall, as a freshman, he appeared in eight games and made four tackles. Jonathan appeared in all 13 games in his sophomore year, 2018, and started two. He recorded 21 tackles and placed third on the team with five sacks. He was an ACC honor roll selection.[1]
Jonathan played as a reserve defensive end in 2019 and made 12 appearances. He recorded 24 tackles, three for-loss, and 1.5 sacks, earning All-ACC Academic honors. In his senior year, 2020, Jonathan was awarded the Jim Tatum Award for best ACC student-athlete. He started all 11 games and finished the year with 32 total tackles, three sacks and a forced fumble. He was a Campbell Trophy semifinalist, Wuerffel Trophy watchlisted player, Senior CLASS Award candidate and was a semifinalist for the Jason Witten Collegiate Man of the Year Award.[1]
Jonathan was given an extra year of eligibility in 2021, and decided to return to the Syracuse program as a fifth-year senior.[2] He appeared in all 12 games and started one, making 20 tackles and 4.5 sacks. He was a semifinalist for the Campbell Trophy, Witten Award and was a watchlisted player for the Wuerffel Trophy. He won the Joseph Alexander Award for "excellence in football, scholarship, and citizenship."[1]
Jonathan finished his college career with 101 tackles (60 solo), 21.5 for-loss, 15 quarterback sacks, two fumble recoveries and three forced fumbles in a total of 56 games.[1]
Jonathan was claimed off waivers by the Chicago Bears on September 1, 2022.[9][10] He was waived on November 15, after having recorded four tackles in five games.[11][12]
Buffalo Bills (second stint)
On November 17, 2022, Jonathan was signed to the Bills practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 23, 2023.[13]
On August 27, 2024, Jonathan was released by the Bills as part of final roster cuts, and re-signed to the practice squad.[14][15]
