Jordan Jackson (American football) explained
Jordan Jackson |
Current Team: | Denver Broncos |
Number: | 94 |
Position: | Defensive end |
Birth Date: | 30 January 1998 |
Birth Place: | Jacksonville, Florida, U.S. |
Height Ft: | 6 |
Height In: | 4 |
Weight Lbs: | 294 |
High School: | Bolles (Jacksonville, Florida) |
College: | Air Force (2017–2021) |
Draftyear: | 2022 |
Draftround: | 6 |
Draftpick: | 194 |
Pastteams: |
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Status: | Active |
Highlights: | - Second-team All-MW (2021)
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Statseason: | 2023 |
Pfr: | JackJo04 |
Jordan Jackson (born January 30, 1998)[1] is an American professional football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL).[2] He played college football at Air Force and was drafted by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.[3]
College career
Jackson was ranked as a twostar recruit by 247Sports.com coming out of high school.[4] He committed to Air Force and enrolled in the United States Air Force Academy before the 2017 season.[5]
Professional career
New Orleans Saints
Jackson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 194th pick in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.[6] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[7] [8]
Denver Broncos
On January 10, 2023, Jackson signed a futures contract with the Denver Broncos.[9] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[10] [11] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[12]
External links
Notes and References
- Web site: Bible . The NFL Draft . NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Jackson, Defensive Lineman, Air Force Falcons . 2022-04-30 . Sports Illustrated.
- Web site: Jordan Jackson (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more . www.neworleanssaints.com . 2 May 2022.
- Web site: Five things to know about Jordan Jackson; 2022 Saints Draft Pick 194. NewOrleansSaints.com.
- Web site: Jordan Jackson Recruiting Profile. 247Sports.com.
- Web site: Jordan Jackson Air Force. 247Sports.com.
- Web site: New Orleans Saints select Air Force defensive tackle Jordan Jackson with Pick 194 in the 2022 NFL Draft. NewOrleansSaints.com. April 30, 2022.
- Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2022.
- Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2022.
- Web site: 2022 Saints draft pick Jordan Jackson signs with the Broncos. Saints Wire. USA Today. January 11, 2023.
- Web site: Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 29, 2023.
- Web site: Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 30, 2023.
- Web site: Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. January 8, 2024.