Jordan Steckler Explained

Jordan Steckler
Position:Offensive tackle
Birth Date:16 July 1996
Birth Place:Two Rivers, Wisconsin, U.S.
Height Ft:6
Height In:5
Weight Lb:305
High School:Two Rivers (WI)
College:Northern Illinois
Undraftedyear:2020
Pastteams:
Statleague:NFL
Pfr:StecJo00

Jordan Steckler (born July 16, 1996)[1] is an American football offensive tackle who is a free agent. He played college football at Northern Illinois.

Early years and college career

Steckler attended Two Rivers High School in Wisconsin and played football for them. He was an all-state honorable mention selection by coaches. He was also a basketball player for the Raiders' high school team.[2] From 2016 to 2019, Steckler played at Northern Illinois University for four season. He started 43 games and appeared in 47 during his four-year career. In the 2018 MAC Championship game, Steckler was part of an offensive line that led the NIU offense to 20 second-half points in a comeback win over Buffalo Bulls.

Professional career

In April 2020, Steckler signed as a college free agent with the New Orleans Saints. After spending the offseason with the Saints, he was signed to the practice squad of the New England Patriots for weeks 8 through 17 of the 2020 NFL season.

In February 2021, he signed with the Houston Texans, He was waived by the Texans on August 31, 2021.[3]

On September 2, 2021, he was signed to the practice squad of the Cleveland Browns. He was released on September 20, 2021.[3]

On October 5, 2021, he was signed to the Texans' practice squad.[4] He signed a reserve/future contract with the Texans on January 11, 2022.[5]

On August 30, 2022, Steckler was waived by the Texans and signed to the team's practice squad the next day.[6] [7]

Steckler signed with the Houston Gamblers of the United States Football League (USFL) on February 19, 2023.[8] He was waived after the season and claimed off waivers by the Philadelphia Stars on September 19, 2023.[9] The Stars folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL).[10]

Steckler signed with the Arlington Renegades of the UFL on January 29, 2024.[11] He was removed from the team's roster on March 21, 2024.[12]

Notes and References

  1. Web site: Jordan Steckler, OT, Houston Texans. 2021-10-24. CBSSports.com. en.
  2. Web site: Meet OL Jordan Steckler. 2021-10-24. www.houstontexans.com. en-US.
  3. Web site: Jordan Steckler . footballdb.com . January 4, 2024.
  4. Web site: 2021-10-05. Texans stash offensive linemen Jake Eldrenkamp, Jordan Steckler on the practice squad. 2021-10-24. Texans Wire. en-US.
  5. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (1-11-2022). HoustonTexans.com. January 11, 2022.
  6. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (8-30-2022). HoustonTexans.com. August 30, 2022.
  7. Web site: Houston Texans Transactions (8-31-2022). HoustonTexans.com. August 31, 2022.
  8. USFLGamblers . Free Agent Signing . 1627336093526892544 . February 19, 2023 . September 20, 2023.
  9. USFLStars . Player Claimed Off Waivers From Houston . 1704321365174898915 . September 19, 2023 . September 20, 2023.
  10. Web site: Seifert . Kevin . January 1, 2024 . Newly formed United Football League sets 8 markets, tabs coaches . January 14, 2024 . ESPN.com.
  11. UFL_PR . The United Football League has announced the following transactions . 1752119438571425845 . January 29, 2024 . January 29, 2024.
  12. Web site: Arlington Renegades Roster . 2024-03-21 . www.theufl.com . en.