Jordan Brailford

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Jordan Brailford
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Brailford (right) in 2014
Personal information
Born: (1995-10-09) October 9, 1995 (age 28)
Tulsa, Oklahoma, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:252 lb (114 kg)
Career information
High school: Booker T. Washington (Tulsa)
College: Oklahoma State (2014-2018)
Position: Linebacker
NFL draft: 2019  / Round: 7 / Pick: 253
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics
Total tackles:2
Forced fumbles:1
Fumble recoveries:1
Player stats at PFR

Jordan L. Brailford (born October 9, 1995) is an American football linebacker. He played college football at Oklahoma State and was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL draft.

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Professional career

Washington Redskins / Football Team

Brailford was selected by the Washington Redskins in the seventh round (253rd overall) of the 2019 NFL draft. [1] He signed his rookie contract with the team on May 2, 2019. [2] He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2019. [3] On September 5, 2020, Brailford was waived by Washington and signed to the practice squad the next day. [4] [5]

Minnesota Vikings

On October 13, 2020, Brailford was signed by the Minnesota Vikings off Washington's practice squad. [6] In Week 13 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Brailford forced and recovered a fumble on Mike Glennon. [7] He was waived on August 15, 2021. [8]

Atlanta Falcons

On December 29, 2021, Brailford was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract following the season's end. [9] He was waived on August 30 and re-signed to the practice squad. [10] [11] On October 24, 2022, he was released from the practice squad. [12]

New Orleans Breakers

On January 28, 2023, Brailford signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the United States Football League (USFL). [13] The Breakers folded when the XFL and USFL merged to create the United Football League (UFL). [14]

Memphis Showboats

On January 5, 2024, Brailford was selected by the Memphis Showboats during the 2024 UFL dispersal draft. [15] He was released on March 10, 2024. [16]

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