Jordan White (American football)

Jordan White (born June 4, 1988) is a former American football wide receiver. He was drafted by the New York Jets in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft. He played college football at Western Michigan University. As a senior in 2011 at Western Michigan, he led all players in the NCAA Football Bowl Subdivision in total receiving yards (1,911), total receptions (140), receiving yards per game (147.0) and receptions per game (10.77).

Jordan White
No. 17, 89
Position:Wide receiver
Personal information
Born: (1988-06-04) June 4, 1988
Middleburg Heights, Ohio, U.S.
Height:6 ft 0 in (1.83 m)
Weight:215 lb (98 kg)
Career information
High school:North Ridgeville (OH)
College:Western Michigan
NFL Draft:2012 / Round: 7 / Pick: 244
Career history
Career highlights and awards
  • Second-team All-American (2011)
  • First Consensus All-American in school history
  • WMU all-time leader receptions and receiving yards
  • All-MAC First Team (2010, 2011)
Career NFL statistics
Receptions:1
Receiving yards:13
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Early years

White finished his high school career at North Ridgeville High School in North Ridgeville, Ohio with career marks of 51 receptions for 646 yards, 21 carries for 352 yards, 15 total touchdowns, and a 38.9 yards per punt average. He was named first-team All-Lorain County both his junior and senior year, as well as an honorable mention for the all-state team.[1]

College career

2007 season

After redshirting during the 2006 season, White appeared in nine games for the Broncos. He made his first reception against West Virginia University, and his first career touchdown against Ball State.[1]

2009 season

After missing the 2008 season due to injury, White finished the 2009 season with four 100-yard receiving games, and earned his first spot on the post-season All-MAC Awards (Third-team).

2010 season

2010 was White's break out year. The Sports Illustrate Honorable Mention All American led the team in receiving yardage (1,378 total yards), as well as took over punt return duties for the Broncos.[1] The 1,378 yards receiving broke the single-season school record set two years prior by Jamarko Simmons.[2] White was named to All-MAC First-team, along with fellow Bronco receiver, Juan Nunez,[3] and a Fred Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist for the best college football receiver in the nation.[4]

2011 season

White was given a sixth year of eligibility by the NCAA to return to Western Michigan due to his injuries during the 2008 season.[5] On November 8, 2011, he caught a career-high 16 passes for 238 yards against Toledo. During the 2011 regular season, White had 127 receptions for 1,646 yards, ranking first among NCAA Division I FBS players in both categories.[6][7][8] He also led the FBS with averages of 10.57 receptions per game and 137.17 receiving yards per game.[6][7]

White was named as a Biletnikoff Award semi-finalist for the second consecutive season.[9] He also received All-Conference First-team honors for the second consecutive season.[10] He was also named Walter Camp Football Foundation Second-team All American and American Football Coaches Association All American.[11] On December 15, Jordan White was named Associated Press All-American. By receiving this honor, Jordan White became the first "consensus" All-American in school history at Western Michigan University.[12]

Professional career

2012 NFL Draft
Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeight40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 0 in
(1.83 m)		 208 lb
(94 kg)		 4.69 s1.56 s2.64 s4.13 s6.84 s35 in
(0.89 m)		9 ft 11 in
(3.02 m)		14 reps
10 and 20 yard splits taken from Pro Day. All other values from NFL Combine.[13]

New York Jets

The New York Jets drafted White using their seventh round selection in the 2012 NFL Draft.[14][15] White suffered a fractured bone in his left foot on May 21, 2012 and surgery was subsequently performed two days later.[16] White signed a four-year $2.145 million contract on June 14, 2012.[17] He was waived on August 31, 2012.[18] White was signed to the practice squad a day later.[19]

White was released from the squad on September 28, 2012.[20] He was re-signed to the practice squad on October 2, 2012.[21] He was promoted to the active roster on November 22, 2012.[22] White was released on August 4, 2013.[23]

Career statistics

Western Michigan
Receiving[24]
SeasonGamesReceptionsTotal yardsYards per receptionTouchdownsLongYards per game
2006 Did not play – redshirt
2007 91921711.415024.1
2008 Did not play – injury
2009 95368112.945475.7
2010 12941,37814.71074114.8
2011 13140*1,911*13.71761147.0*
Total 433064,18713.7327497.4

* Led NCAA Division I

See also

References
  1. "Jordan White". wmubroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  2. Couch, Graham (November 21, 2010). "WMU football replay: Jordan White eight yards shy of Jamarko Simmons' receiving mark". mlive.com. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  3. "2010 MAC Football Postseason Awards Cheatsheet". hustlebelt.com. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  4. "The Biletnikoff Award". www.biletnikoffaward.com/. Retrieved December 6, 2010.
  5. "WMU receiver Jordan White granted sixth year of eligibility". mlive.com. April 3, 2011. Retrieved March 4, 2011.
  6. "Statistics - Individual (Receptions Per Game)". ncaa.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  7. "Statistics - Individual (Receiving Yards Per Game)". ncaa.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  8. "NCAA Division I-A Player Receiving Statistics - 2011 (Receiving Yards Leaders - All Players)". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 27, 2011.
  9. "Jordan White Named a Biletnikoff Semifinalist". WKZO. Retrieved November 16, 2011.
  10. Kanan, Mat. "Drew Nowak Named MAC Defensive POTY; Eight Broncos Earn All-MAC". Retrieved November 30, 2011.
  11. Couch, Graham. "All-American twice over: WMU's Jordan White adds Walter Camp honor to All-American resume". Retrieved December 8, 2011.
  12. Couch, Graham. "Jordan White is WMU football's first 'consensus All-American' after Associated Press taps Broncos' senior wideout". Retrieved December 15, 2011.
  13. "Jordan White". NFL Draft Scout. Archived from the original on March 4, 2016. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  14. "2012 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 14, 2023.
  15. Allen, Eric (April 28, 2012). "Round 7: S Antonio Allen, WR Jordan White". New York Jets. Archived from the original on April 30, 2012. Retrieved April 29, 2012.
  16. Vrentas, Jenny (June 1, 2012). "Jets seventh-round pick Jordan White fractures bone in foot, out until training camp". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on June 4, 2012. Retrieved June 1, 2012.
  17. Vrentas, Jenny (June 14, 2012). "Jets sign seventh-round pick Jordan White". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on June 24, 2012. Retrieved June 14, 2012.
  18. Lange, Randy (August 31, 2012). "Final 7 Cuts Announced, Roster's Now at 53". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 2, 2012. Retrieved August 31, 2012.
  19. Jets Media Relations Department (September 1, 2012). "Jets Announce Roster, Practice Squad Moves". New York Jets. Archived from the original on September 3, 2012. Retrieved September 1, 2012.
  20. Jets Media Relations Department (September 28, 2012). "CB Walls Signed to P-Squad; White Released". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on October 1, 2012. Retrieved September 29, 2012.
  21. Orr, Conor (October 2, 2012). "Jets sign free agent RB/FB Lex Hilliard". The Star-Ledger. Archived from the original on November 15, 2012. Retrieved October 2, 2012.
  22. Florio, Mike (November 22, 2012). "Jets promote three from practice squad". ProFootballTalk. Archived from the original on November 28, 2012. Retrieved November 22, 2012.
  23. Jets Staff (August 4, 2013). "Jets Release Two Players, Sign Three". New York Jets. Archived from the original on August 8, 2013. Retrieved August 4, 2013.
  24. "Player: Jordan White". NCAA. Retrieved February 9, 2012.
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