Jordan Herdman-Reed

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Jordan Herdman-Reed
No. 48     Saskatchewan Roughriders
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Herdman-Reed before a Lions game in 2019.
Born: (1994-07-21) July 21, 1994 (age 29)
Winnipeg, Manitoba
Career information
StatusActive roster
CFL status National
Position(s) Linebacker
Height6 ft 0 in (183 cm)
Weight235 lb (107 kg)
College Simon Fraser
High school Sturgeon Heights
CFL Draft 2017 / Round: 7 / Pick: 60
Drafted by BC Lions
Career history
As player
2017–2020 BC Lions
2021–2022 Saskatchewan Roughriders
2023 BC Lions*
2023 Calgary Stampeders
2024–presentSaskatchewan Roughriders
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
  • 2x GNAC Defensive Player of the Year
Career stats

Jordan Herdman-Reed (born July 21, 1994) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football with the Simon Fraser Clan.

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Professional career

BC Lions

Herdman-Reed was drafted 60th overall in the 2017 CFL Draft by the BC Lions and signed with the team on May 23, 2017. [1] [2] He played in his first regular season game in the team's season opener on June 24, 2017 against the Edmonton Eskimos. He played in all 18 games where he recorded two defensive tackles and 19 special teams tackles. In 2018, he again played in 18 regular season games, but featured more prominently on defense as he had 56 defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, and two sacks. He also played in his first playoff game on November 11, 2018 where he recorded four defensive tackles in the Lions' loss to the Hamilton Tiger-Cats.

For the 2019 season, Herdman-Reed played in 16 regular season games and had 37 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble as the team struggled to a 5-13 season. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the 2020 CFL season and his contract expired in 2021. [3]

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On the first day of free agency in 2021, Herdman-Reed signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders on February 9, 2021. [4] He played in nine regular season games where he recorded one defensive tackle and two special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022. [5] After initially remaining unsigned to start the 2022 season, Herdman-Reed re-signed with the Roughriders on August 8, 2022. [6] He played in eight regular season games where he recorded four special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023. [7]

BC Lions (II)

On February 15, 2023, it was announced that Herdman-Reed had re-signed with the BC Lions. [8] However, he was released upon the signing of Jonathan Kongbo on May 21, 2023. [9]

Calgary Stampeders

On May 24, 2023, Herdman-Reed signed with the Calgary Stampeders. [10] He played in 16 regular season games where he recorded ten special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024. [11]

Saskatchewan Roughriders (II)

On February 13, 2024, Herdman-Reed signed with the Saskatchewan Roughriders. [12]

Personal life

Herdman-Reed's twin brother, Justin Herdman-Reed, who is two minutes younger, also plays professionally as a linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders. Their father, James Reed, was also a professional linebacker who played for the Philadelphia Eagles, Winnipeg Blue Bombers, Montreal Concordes, New Orleans Breakers, Washington Federals, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and Toronto Argonauts. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Lions select 9 in CFL draft". BC Lions. May 23, 2017.
  2. ↑ "Lions sign seven members of draft class". TSN. May 23, 2017.
  3. ↑ "Official 2021 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 9, 2021.
  4. ↑ "Riders Reunite Herdman-Reed Brothers in Green and White". Saskatchewan Roughriders. February 9, 2021.
  5. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved June 12, 2022.
  6. ↑ "Riders bring back LB Jordan Herdman-Reed". Canadian Football League. August 8, 2022.
  7. ↑ "Transactions – Football player trades and signings". Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 14, 2023.
  8. ↑ "Jordan Herdman-Reed returns to the Lions". BC Lions. February 15, 2023.
  9. ↑ "Lions Sign National DL Kongbo, Release Lemon & Herdman-Reed". BC Lions. May 21, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Stamps sign LB Jordan Herdman-Reed". Canadian Football League. May 24, 2023.
  11. ↑ "Official 2024 Free Agent Tracker". Canadian Football League . Retrieved February 14, 2024.
  12. ↑ "Reunited! Twins Jordan And Justin Herdman-reed Sign In Saskatchewan". Saskatchewan Roughriders. 2024-02-13. Retrieved 2024-02-13.
  13. ↑ "Jordan Herdman bio, SFU". Simon Fraser University athletics . Retrieved February 9, 2021.
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