Jon Abbate was born on June 18,1985 and is a former American football linebacker.
14 Facts About Jon Abbate
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In 2005, Jon Abbate only had 76 tackles because of injury problems.
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Jon Abbate had a late interception in the endzone against rival University of North Carolina.
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Jon Abbate then played in the Orange Bowl against the University of Louisville.
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Jon Abbate had 15 tackles in that game, the first Bowl Championship Series bowl game participation for Wake Forest.
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Jon Abbate was named an All-American and first-team All-ACC in recognition of his performance throughout his final season during which he averaged 8.6 tackles per game.
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Grobe agreed, and Jon Abbate wore the number throughout his junior season.
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Additionally, the Jon Abbate family created the "Five Foundation" to raise awareness among young people of the responsibilities and dangers of driving.
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Jon Abbate was placed on season-ending injured reserve on September 1,2007, with an ankle injury.
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Jon Abbate was waived after a failed physical on August 29,2008.
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Jon Abbate was re-signed by the Texans again on August 24,2008, after wide receiver Harry Williams was placed on injured reserve.
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Jon Abbate was picked up by the Redskins in the 2010 offseason but was then released due to failing his physical.
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Jon Abbate spent the remainder of the 2010 off season with the Saints after failing his physical with the Redskins.
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Jon Abbate was on the roster of the Sacramento Mountain Lions for parts of the 2009 and 2010 seasons.