PJ Jules
Career Summary
PJ Jules played safety at Southern Illinois.
Jules came from Orlando, Florida, and attended Jones High School. He studied criminology and criminal justice at Southern Illinois.
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High School
Jules helped Jones reach the regional semifinals.
Jules recorded 132 tackles as a senior in 2018, helping Jones finish 10-2 and advance to the Class 5A regional semifinals. He also competed in track.
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College Career
Jules led Southern Illinois in tackles during his final two seasons.
Jules made 66 tackles in 2022 and 111 in 2023. He started all 13 games in 2023, adding 13 tackles for loss and 11 pass breakups.
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Path to the NFL
Jules signed with Cincinnati as a free agent in 2024.
Southern Illinois reported that Jules signed a free-agent contract with the Cincinnati Bengals on April 27, 2024.
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Career Accomplishments
Jules became a consensus All-American in 2023.
Jules earned first-team All-Missouri Valley Football Conference honors and finished sixth in voting for the Buck Buchanan Award. He ended his college career as Southern Illinois' career leader in pass breakups.
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30502, 00-0039632, 2001-05-14, PJ Jules, P.J., Jules
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