Jonathan Rose (born July 19, 1993) is an American professional gridiron football defensive back who is currently a

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. He most recently played for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played college football at Auburn and

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College career

Rose began his college football career at Auburn. He played for Auburn as a freshman in 2011, but was then dismissed from the team for "personal reasons" in July 2012. He signed with Nebraska in August 2012. After sitting out the 2012 season, Rose played for Nebraska from 2013 to 2015. During the 2015 season, Rose was suspended for Nebraska's game against BYU, then was suspended for games against Northwestern and Purdue due to a violation of team rules. In December 2015, Nebraska announced Rose had been dismissed from the team.

Professional career

Ottawa Redblacks

After going undrafted in the

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Rose signed with the

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in June 2016. Rose started 14 games for Ottawa in 2016 and was named a 2016 East Division All-Star. Rose helped the Redblacks win the

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, recording six tackles in the win. During the 2017 season, Rose had 53 defensive tackles and two interceptions. On February 12, 2018, Rose signed a one-year contract extension with Ottawa. Rose played in 17 games in the 2018 season, and lead the league in interceptions with five (alongside four other players, including teammate

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) and also lead the league in forced fumbles with 4. Both players were named to the East Division All-Star Team by the end of the regular season. Following the season Rose and the Redblacks agreed to another one-year contract extension.

Edmonton Elks

Rose signed with the

on January 4, 2021. He played in 13 games for the Elks in 2021 and was released on December 28, 2021.

References

External links

Nebraska Cornhuskers football bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Rose, Jonathan 1993 births Living people American players of Canadian football American football cornerbacks Canadian football defensive backs Players of American football from Alabama Auburn Tigers football players Nebraska Cornhuskers football players Ottawa Redblacks players People from Leeds, Alabama Edmonton Elks players