Jonathan Vilma. A Portrait of the Saints Linebacker by Nick Keiser

A portrait of the New Orleans Saints Super Bowl linebacker by talented sports artist Nick Keiser. The latest of my newest category here at NO Saints History depicting Saints Team Art.

A Portrait of New Orleans Saints Linebacker Jonathan Vilma by Sports Artist Nick Keiser


When linebacker Jonathan Vilma joined the New Orleans Saints in 2008 very big things where expected of the former All-Pro. A former First-Round Draft Pick in 2004 out of Miami of Florida, Vilma had tabbed almost 300 solo tackles in four seasons with the Jets.
 
Saints fans would not be disappointed. Vilma became an instant fan favorite with his emotional play and team leadership qualities. A main contributor on an aggressive Saints defense that complimented Drew Brees and the high scoring offense, the New Orleans Saints enjoyed a time of success that brought them four playoff seasons and a World Championship in Super Bowl 44 in 2009.
 
Here is a portrait of Jonathan Vilma done by Sports Artist Nick Keiser. More of Nick’s works of various athletes can be found on his FaceBook page – Nick Keiser Art.

Jonathan Vilma’s Career with the New Orleans Saints

Sacks Tackles Fumbles Forced Fumbles Recovered Interceptions Touchdowns
2008 1 132 2 3 1 0
2009* 2 110 0 0 3 0
2010* 4 105 3 1 1 0
2011 0 54 1 4 0 1
2012 1 37 0 0 1 1
2013 0 1 0 0 0 0
Totals 8 439 6 8 6 2
Tackles Are Both Solo & Assists Combined
* – Pro Bowl
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I've been following the Saints since a kid in the 70s watching the likes of Archie Manning and Tommy Myers.
We may not have as grandiose a history as some NFL teams, but there are scores of memories the New Orleans Saints have given to their fans and I have done my best to record them here at New Orleans Saints History.

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