Joplo Bartu

ABOUT JOPLO BARTU

NFL linebacker who had 85 tackles and 3.5 sacks his rookie season. He was signed by the Falcons in 2013 despite going undrafted that year.

He earned a spot at Texas State after being a star at Waller High School.

His 96 tackles in 2012 were enough to merit Second-Team All-WAC honors at Texas State University.

He was raised by his mother Esther Jackson.

He played as a starter for the Falcons in 2013 after an injury to Sean Weatherspoon .