Cameron Jordan
Cameron Tyler Jordan (born July 10, 1989) is an American football defensive end for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the California Golden Bears, and was selected by the Saints in the first round of the 2011 NFL draft. A member of the NFL 2010s All-Decade Team, Jordan is an eight-time Pro Bowler, a three-time All-Pro selection, and is the Saints' all-time franchise sack leader.
Not to be confused with Jordan Cameron.No. 94 – New Orleans Saints
July 10, 1989
Chandler, Arizona, U.S.
6 ft 4 in (1.93 m)
287 lb (130 kg)
California (2007–2010)
2011 / Round: 1 / Pick: 24
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Early years[edit]
Jordan was born in Chandler, Arizona, the son of former Minnesota Vikings tight end Steve Jordan.[1] He attended Chandler High School in Chandler, Arizona, where he was a two-sport star in football and track for the Chandler Wolves. In football, he earned All-State honors his senior year after registering 85 tackles and 17.5 quarterback sacks. Regarded as a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, Jordan was listed as the #37 strongside defensive end of the class of 2007.[2]
Also an outstanding track & field athlete, Jordan was one of the state's top performers in the discus throw. He captured the state title in the discus at the 2007 5A I State Meet, recording a top-throw of 53.54 meters (175 ft 7 in), while also placing 10th in the shot put event, with a throw of 14.01 meters (45 ft, 11 in).[3]
Professional career[edit]
Pre-draft[edit]
On January 29, 2011, Jordan played in the 2011 Senior Bowl and was part of Marvin Lewis's North team that lost 24–10 to the South.[7] His overall performance during Senior Bowl practice helped his draft stock and made him a definitive first round pick in the upcoming draft.[8] Jordan attended the NFL Scouting Combine and performed all of the combine and positional drills.
Personal life[edit]
Jordan is a Christian.[121] Jordan is married to Nikki Jordan. They have four children.[122]
Jordan's father, Steve, was a tight end and played 13 years in the NFL with the Minnesota Vikings.[123] His sister is married to Kasim Edebali.[124]
In 2017, Jordan went on a USO tour to visit with American soldiers at bases in the Middle East and southwest Asia.[125]