Tim Bonner (born December 7, 1995) is an American professional

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. He played

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for the

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, as well as junior college football for the East Mississippi Lions. He has played in the

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(CFL) and in the

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(USFL).

Early life

Bonner grew up in

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, and attended Demopolis High School. He was named first team All-State as a senior after recording 84 tackles with 31 tackles for loss and nine sacks in ten games played. A 3-star recruit, Bonner committed to play college football at

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over offers from

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, and

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, among others.

College career

Bonner began his collegiate career with the

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, where he redshirted his true freshman season. He was dismissed from the team going into his redshirt freshman season after a female student accused him of having a gun. Following his dismissal, Bonner transferred to

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. At East Mississippi, he was featured in the second season of the

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documentary series ''

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'', where he played under head coach Buddy Stephens. In his lone season with the Lions, Bonner recorded 37 tackles, 5.5 sacks and two fumble recoveries and committed to transfer to

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. Bonner played for the

for three seasons. He played in 38 games with 58 tackles, 15.5 tackles for loss, eight sacks, and two forced fumbles at FAU.

Professional career

BC Lions

On December 9, 2020, Bonner was signed by the

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of the

(CFL). On September 20, 2022, Bonner was released by the Lions.

Edmonton Elks

On September 22, 2022, Bonner signed with the

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. On February 14, 2023, Bonner was released by the Elks.

Houston Gamblers / Roughnecks

On February 15, 2023, Bonner signed with the

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of the

(USFL). Bonner and all other Houston Gamblers players and coaches were all transferred to the Houston Roughnecks after it was announced that the Gamblers took on the identity of their XFL counterpart, the Roughnecks. He was removed from the roster on February 15, 2024.

References

External links

BC Lions bioFlorida Atlantic Owls bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Bonner, Tim 1995 births Living people American football defensive ends BC Lions players Canadian football defensive linemen East Mississippi Lions football players Louisville Cardinals football players Players of American football from Alabama People from Demopolis, Alabama Florida Atlantic Owls football players Houston Gamblers (2022) players Houston Roughnecks (2024) players