Jordan Jefferson (defensive lineman)

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Jordan Jefferson
No. 98 – Jacksonville Jaguars
Position: Nose tackle
Personal information
Born: (2001-09-24) September 24, 2001 (age 22)
Navarre, Florida, U.S.
Height:6 ft 3 in (1.91 m)
Weight:313 lb (142 kg)
Career information
High school: Navarre (Navarre, Florida)
College: West Virginia (2019–2022)
LSU (2023)
NFL draft: 2024  / Round: 4 / Pick: 116
Career history
Roster status:Active
Player stats at PFR

Jordan Jefferson (born September 24, 2001) is an American professional football nose tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers and LSU Tigers and was selected by the Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

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Early life

From Navarre, Florida, Jefferson attended Navarre High School where he was a football player and wrestler. [1] [2] He was a first-team all-area choice after totaling 60 tackles, 22 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and five sacks as a senior in 2018; he also was named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game and concluded his tenure at Navarre with 115 tackles, 35 TFLs and 11 sacks. [2] Ranked a three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers. [3]

College career

As a true freshman at West Virginia in 2019, Jefferson appeared in 11 games, one as a starter, and posted five tackles. [4] His playing time declined and he recorded only one tackle in the 2020 season. [4] He saw more playing time in 2021, totaling 17 tackles and four TFLs. [5] Jefferson was named to The Athletic's "Freak List" entering the 2022 season. [5] That year, he was a full-time starter and had 31 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, five pass breakups and three sacks. [6]

Jefferson entered the NCAA transfer portal following the 2022 season. [7] He ultimately transferred to the LSU Tigers. [8] [9] In his only year with the Tigers, he totaled 36 tackles, seven TFLs and 2.5 sacks. [10] He was invited to participate at the 2024 Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine. [11] [12]

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
6 ft 2+3⁄4 in
(1.90 m)		313 lb
(142 kg)		33+1⁄8 in
(0.84 m)		9+7⁄8 in
(0.25 m)		5.10 s1.78 s2.94 s31.0 in
(0.79 m)		8 ft 8 in
(2.64 m)		34 reps
All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day [13] [14] [15]

Jefferson was selected in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars. [16]

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References

  1. ↑ Nettuno, Tyler (August 25, 2023). "2023 LSU Tigers Snapshot Profile: No. 99 Jordan Jefferson". USA Today . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  2. 1 2 "Jordan Jefferson". LSUSports.net . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  3. ↑ Achatz, Brian (February 7, 2019). "West Virginia signee Jordan Jefferson is a monster on field, but has soft spot for teammates". Pensacola News Journal . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  4. 1 2 Kinder, Kevin (November 18, 2021). "Jefferson brings strength to the heart of WVU's d-line". WVNews.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  5. 1 2 Callihan, Schuyler (August 11, 2022). "Two Mountaineers Land on Bruce Feldman's 'Freak' List". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  6. ↑ Nagy, Zack (December 23, 2022). "BREAKING: West Virginia DL Jordan Jefferson Commits to LSU". Sports Illustrated . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  7. ↑ Brocato, Joe (December 16, 2022). "Report: WVU starting defensive lineman Jordan Jefferson enters transfer portal". West Virginia MetroNews . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  8. ↑ Diaz, Cory (December 23, 2022). "LSU football lands West Virginia, Southeastern Louisiana transfers". The Daily Advertiser . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  9. ↑ Darcey, Reed (November 2, 2023). "Who is Jordan Jefferson? Meet the 'explosive' lineman set to play big snaps vs. Alabama". The Advocate . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  10. ↑ Grieco, Ben (January 11, 2024). "Reese's Senior Bowl: LSU, Navarre alum Jordan Jefferson accepts invitation to game". Pensacola News Journal . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  11. ↑ Grieco, Ben (January 31, 2024). "LSU alum Jordan Jefferson preparing for 2024 Senior Bowl" . Pensacola News Journal . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  12. ↑ Grieco, Ben (February 29, 2024). "NFL Combine: How did LSU, Navarre alum Jordan Jefferson do in Indianapolis on Thursday?". Pensacola News Journal . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  13. ↑ "Jordan Jefferson Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com.
  14. ↑ "2024 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Jefferson College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  15. ↑ "2024 LSU Football Pro Day". LSUSports.net . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
  16. ↑ Oehser, John (April 27, 2024). "For the 116th Overall Pick in the 2024 Draft the Jaguars Select DT Jordan Jefferson". Jacksonville Jaguars . Retrieved June 9, 2024.
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