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

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]

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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