Smael Mondon Jr.

Smael Simon Mondon Jr. (born February 13, 2003) is an American professional football linebacker for the Philadelphia Eagles of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Georgia Bulldogs and was selected by the Eagles in the fifth round of the 2025 NFL draft.

Smael Mondon Jr.

No. 42 – Philadelphia Eagles
Position:	Linebacker
Personal information
Born:	(2003-02-13) February 13, 2003 (age 22) Dallas, Georgia, U.S.
Height:	6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Weight:	224 lb (102 kg)
Career information
High school:	Paulding County (Dallas, Georgia)
College:	Georgia (2021–2024)
NFL draft:	2025: 5th round, 161st pick
Career history
Philadelphia Eagles (2025–present)
Roster status:	Active
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Early life

Mondon Jr. attended Paulding County High School in Dallas, Georgia.^[1] A five-star recruit, he played in the 2021 All-American Bowl.^[2] He committed to the University of Georgia to play college football.^[3][4][5]

College career

As a true freshman at Georgia in 2021, Mondon Jr. played in all 15 games as a backup recording 10 tackles and one sack. He took over as a starter his sophomore year in 2022.^[6]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables

Height	Weight	Arm length	Hand span	40-yard dash	10-yard split	20-yard split	Broad jump	Bench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in (1.89 m)	224 lb (102 kg)	31+3⁄4 in (0.81 m)	9+3⁄4 in (0.25 m)	4.58 s	1.52 s	2.66 s	10 ft 10 in (3.30 m)	25 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[7][8][9]

Mondon was selected by the Philadelphia Eagles in the fifth round, 161st overall, in the 2025 NFL draft.^[10]

Personal life

Mondon's parents are from Ivory Coast.^[11] Growing up, his first languages were French and English, making him bilingual. He has two siblings. He is cousins with NFL running back Phil Mafah.