• Source: JD Bertrand

      • James Bertrand (born May 5, 2000) is an American professional football linebacker for the Atlanta Falcons of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish.


      High school career


      Bertrand attended Blessed Trinity Catholic High School in Roswell, Georgia, winning back-to-back Georgia Class AAAA State Championships in 2017 and 2018. He committed to play college football at the University of Georgia before changing his commitment to the University of Notre Dame.


      College career


      As a true freshman, Bertrand played exclusively on special teams in four games. In his junior season, he started in all 13 games and recorded 101 tackles, leading the Irish defense. He was named a team captain for the 2022 season and finished the year with a team-leading 82 tackles.


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      Professional career



      The Atlanta Falcons selected Bertrand in the fifth round of the 2024 NFL draft, 143rd overall.


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      Personal life


      Bertrand has two older brothers, Chris and John Michael, the latter of whom played baseball at Notre Dame. Their great-grandfather, Cecil Muellerleile, played football, coached, and served as the athletic director at Saint Louis University.


      References




      External links


      Atlanta Falcons bio
      Notre Dame Fighting Irish bio

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