Jordan Herdman-Reed Explained

Jordan Herdman-Reed
Image Upright:0.9
Birth Date:21 July 1994
Birth Place:Winnipeg, Manitoba
Team:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Number:48
Status:Active roster
Import:no
Position1:Linebacker
Height Ft:6
Height In:0
Weight Lb:235
High School:Sturgeon Heights
College:Simon Fraser
Cfldraftedyear:2017
Cfldraftedround:7
Cfldraftedpick:60
Cfldraftedteam:BC Lions
Playing Team1:BC Lions
Playing Team2:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Playing Team3:BC Lions*
Playing Team4:Calgary Stampeders
Career Footnotes:*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career Highlights:
  • 2x GNAC Defensive Player of the Year
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Playing Team5:Saskatchewan Roughriders
Playing Years5:–present

Jordan Herdman-Reed (born July 21, 1994) is a Canadian professional football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football with the Simon Fraser Clan.

Professional career

BC Lions (first stint)

Herdman-Reed was drafted 60th overall in the 2017 CFL Draft by the BC Lions and signed with the team on May 23, 2017.[1] [2] He played in his first regular season game in the team's season opener on June 24, 2017 against the Edmonton Eskimos. He played in all 18 games where he recorded two defensive tackles and 19 special teams tackles. In 2018, he again played in 18 regular season games, but featured more prominently on defense as he had 56 defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, and two sacks. He also played in his first playoff game on November 11, 2018 where he recorded four defensive tackles in the Lions' loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

For the 2019 season, Herdman-Reed played in 16 regular season games and had 37 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble as the team struggled to a 5-13 season. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and his contract expired in 2021.[3]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (first stint)

On the first day of free agency in 2021, Herdman-Reed signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 9, 2021.[4] He played in nine regular season games where he recorded one defensive tackle and two special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022.[5] After initially remaining unsigned to start the 2022 season, Herdman-Reed re-signed with the Roughriders on August 8, 2022.[6] He played in eight regular season games where he recorded four special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.[7]

BC Lions (second stint)

On February 15, 2023, it was announced that Herdman-Reed had re-signed with the Lions.[8] However, he was released upon the signing of Jonathan Kongbo on May 21, 2023.[9]

Calgary Stampeders

On May 24, 2023, Herdman-Reed signed with the Calgary Stampeders.[10] He played in 16 regular season games where he recorded ten special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.[11]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (second stint)

On February 13, 2024, Herdman-Reed signed with the Roughriders.[12]

Personal life

Herdman-Reed's twin brother, Justin Herdman-Reed, who is two minutes younger, also plays professionally as a linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Their father, James Reed, was also a professional linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Montreal Concordes, New Orleans Breakers, Washington Federals, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Toronto Argonauts.[13]

External links

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Lions select 9 in CFL draft . . May 23, 2017.
  2. Web site: Lions sign seven members of draft class . . May 23, 2017.
  3. Web site: Official 2021 Free Agent Tracker . . February 9, 2021.
  4. Web site: Riders Reunite Herdman-Reed Brothers in Green and White . . February 9, 2021.
  5. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . June 12, 2022.
  6. Web site: Riders bring back LB Jordan Herdman-Reed . . August 8, 2022.
  7. Web site: Transactions – Football player trades and signings . . February 14, 2023.
  8. Web site: Jordan Herdman-Reed returns to the Lions . . February 15, 2023.
  9. Web site: Lions Sign National DL Kongbo, Release Lemon & Herdman-Reed . . May 21, 2023.
  10. Web site: Stamps sign LB Jordan Herdman-Reed . . May 24, 2023.
  11. Web site: Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker . . February 14, 2024.
  12. Web site: 2024-02-13 . Reunited! Twins Jordan And Justin Herdman-reed Sign In Saskatchewan . 2024-02-13 . Saskatchewan Roughriders . en.
  13. Web site: Jordan Herdman bio, SFU . . February 9, 2021.