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:
Status:Active
Highlights:
  • Second-team All-MW (2021)
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

  1. Web site: Bible . The NFL Draft . NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Jackson, Defensive Lineman, Air Force Falcons . 2022-04-30 . Sports Illustrated.
  2. Web site: Jordan Jackson (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more . www.neworleanssaints.com . 2 May 2022.
  3. Web site: Five things to know about Jordan Jackson; 2022 Saints Draft Pick 194. NewOrleansSaints.com.
  4. Web site: Jordan Jackson Recruiting Profile. 247Sports.com.
  5. Web site: Jordan Jackson Air Force. 247Sports.com.
  6. 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.
  7. Web site: New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2022.
  8. Web site: New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions. NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2022.
  9. Web site: 2022 Saints draft pick Jordan Jackson signs with the Broncos. Saints Wire. USA Today. January 11, 2023.
  10. Web site: Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 29, 2023.
  11. Web site: Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. August 30, 2023.
  12. Web site: Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts. DiLalla, Aric. DenverBroncos.com. January 8, 2024.