Jordan Jackson (American football)

Jordan Jackson (born January 30, 1998)[1] is an American 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 Saints in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL Draft.[3]

Jordan Jackson
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Jackson (94) with Air Force in 2021
No. 90 – Denver Broncos
Position:Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-30) January 30, 1998
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:Practice squad
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 s1.76 s2.82 s4.40 s7.20 s30.5 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]

References
  1. Bible, The NFL Draft. "NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Jackson, Defensive Lineman, Air Force Falcons". Sports Illustrated. Retrieved 2022-04-30.
  2. "Jordan Jackson (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved 2 May 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. "2022 Saints draft pick Jordan Jackson signs with the Broncos". Saints Wire. USA Today. January 11, 2023.
  12. DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com.
  13. DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2023). "Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com.
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