Jordan Jackson (American football)

Jordan Jackson
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Jackson with Air Force in 2019
No. 94 – Denver Broncos
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-30) January 30, 1998 (age 26)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school:Bolles
(Jacksonville, Florida)
College:Air Force (2017–2021)
NFL draft:2022 / round: 6 / pick: 194
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of Week 18, 2024
Total tackles:17
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

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 two–star 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

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+1⁄2 in
(1.94 m) 		294 lb
(133 kg) 		33+3⁄4 in
(0.86 m) 		9+3⁄8 in
(0.24 m)		 4.96 s 1.76 s 2.82 s 4.40 s 7.20 s 30.5 in
(0.77 m)		 9 ft 4 in
(2.84 m)		 18 reps
Sources:[6][7]

New Orleans Saints

Jackson was drafted by the New Orleans Saints with the 194th pick in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft.[8] He was waived on August 30, 2022 and signed to the practice squad the next day.[9][10]

Denver Broncos

On January 10, 2023, Jackson signed a futures contract with the Denver Broncos.[11] He was waived on August 29, 2023 and re-signed to the practice squad.[12][13] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.[14]

References

  1. ^ Bible, The NFL Draft. "NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Jackson, Defensive Lineman, Air Force Falcons". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  2. ^ "Jordan Jackson (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved May 2, 2022.
  3. ^ "Five things to know about Jordan Jackson; 2022 Saints Draft Pick 194". NewOrleansSaints.com.
  4. ^ "Jordan Jackson Recruiting Profile". 247Sports.com.
  5. ^ "Jordan Jackson Air Force". 247Sports.com.
  6. ^ "Jordan Jackson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  7. ^ "2022 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Jackson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 8, 2023.
  8. ^ "New Orleans Saints select Air Force defensive tackle Jordan Jackson with Pick 194 in the 2022 NFL Draft". NewOrleansSaints.com. April 30, 2022.
  9. ^ "New Orleans Saints make roster reductions to 53". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 30, 2022.
  10. ^ "New Orleans Saints announce practice squad additions". NewOrleansSaints.com. August 31, 2022.
  11. ^ Sigler, John (January 11, 2023). "2022 Saints draft pick Jordan Jackson signs with the Broncos". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  12. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  13. ^ DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2023). "Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  14. ^ DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
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