Jordan Jackson (American football)

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Jordan Jackson
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Jackson with Air Force in 2019
No. 94 – Denver Broncos
Position: Defensive end
Personal information
Born: (1998-01-30) January 30, 1998 (age 27)
Jacksonville, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
Weight:294 lb (133 kg)
Career information
High school: Bolles (Jacksonville)
College: Air Force (2017–2021)
NFL draft: 2022: 6th round, 194th pick
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2024
Total tackles:17
Sacks:1.0
Forced fumbles:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Jordan Jackson (born January 30, 1998) [1] is an American professional football defensive end for the Denver Broncos of the National Football League (NFL). [2] He played college football for the Air Force Falcons and was selected by the New Orleans Saints in the sixth round of the 2022 NFL draft. [3]

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College career

Jackson was ranked as a twostar 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 span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 4+12 in
(1.94 m)
294 lb
(133 kg)
33+34 in
(0.86 m)
9+38 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] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024. [14]

On March 4, 2025, the Broncos assigned his exclusive-rights free agent tender, keeping him under contract through the 2025 season. [15]

References

  1. Bible, The NFL Draft. "NFL Draft Profile: Jordan Jackson, Defensive Lineman, Air Force Falcons". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved April 30, 2022.
  2. "Jordan Jackson (DT): Bio, News, Stats & more". www.neworleanssaints.com. Retrieved May 2, 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. Sigler, John (January 11, 2023). "2022 Saints draft pick Jordan Jackson signs with the Broncos". Saints Wire. USA Today. Retrieved November 23, 2024.
  12. DiLalla, Aric (August 29, 2023). "Broncos make series of transactions to reduce active roster to league-mandated limit". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  13. DiLalla, Aric (August 30, 2023). "Broncos sign 14 players to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  14. DiLalla, Aric (January 8, 2024). "Broncos sign 12 players to future contracts". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved December 6, 2024.
  15. Tomasson, Chris (March 4, 2025). "Broncos tender exclusive rights free agents McMillian, Tillman, Krull, Jackson, Key". Denver Gazette. Retrieved March 5, 2025.