4/29/2023 football Edit

Syracuse LB Mikel Jones signs with Los Angeles Chargers

Nov 5, 2022; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Syracuse Orange defensive back Ja'Had Carter (1) celebrtaes with linebacker Mikel Jones (3) after Carter intercepted a pass in the end-zone against the Pittsburgh Panthers during the first quarter at Acrisure Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Charles LeClaire-USA TODAY Sports

Rutger Sears • The Juice Online

Staff Writer

Syracuse linebacker Mikel Jones has signed an UDFA deal with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The three-time All-ACC linebacker was a semifinalist for the Butkus Award in 2022. He concluded his senior season with 84 tackles, 7.0 tackles for loss, 4.0 sacks, five quarterback hurries, a forced fumble and a fumble recovery on the season.

He was also a two-year captain of the defense that finished in the season 14th nationally in passing defense (184.8) and 21st in total defense (328.6).

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