Jordan Reaves facts for kids
Reaves with the Edmonton Elks in 2023
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| Born: | January 25, 1990 Winnipeg, Manitoba, Canada |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | National |
| Position(s) | Defensive lineman |
| Height | 6 ft 5 in (196 cm) |
| Weight | 230 lb (100 kg) |
| University | Brandon |
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| 2015 | Winnipeg Blue Bombers* |
| 2016–2021 | Saskatchewan Roughriders |
| 2022–2023 | Edmonton Elks |
| *Pre-season and/or practice squad member only | |
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Jordan Reaves was born on January 25, 1990. He is a Canadian professional football player. Jordan played as a defensive lineman in the Canadian Football League (CFL). He was part of teams like the Saskatchewan Roughriders and Edmonton Elks. Before playing football, Jordan was a basketball player. He played for the Brandon Bobcats at Brandon University.
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Jordan Reaves' College Basketball Career
Jordan Reaves played men's basketball for the Brandon University Bobcats. He was a member of the team from 2010 to 2014.
Jordan Reaves' Professional Football Journey
Playing for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers
The Winnipeg Blue Bombers signed Jordan Reaves on April 9, 2015. This happened after he showed his skills at workouts. He played in two pre-season games as a wide receiver. He made one catch for six yards. The team released him on June 20, 2016.
Time with the Saskatchewan Roughriders
Jordan Reaves joined the Saskatchewan Roughriders on January 29, 2016. He had not played for a CFL team in 2015. He was listed as a defensive back. However, he practiced as a defensive lineman during training camp.
He played his first regular season game on June 30, 2016. He was a backup defensive end. In 2016, he played in five games for the Roughriders. He made two tackles on special teams. The team released him on June 18, 2017. He re-signed with the Roughriders on May 20, 2018. He signed a new contract on December 21, 2020.
Joining the Edmonton Elks
Jordan Reaves moved to the Edmonton Elks on February 15, 2022. He played in eight regular season games in 2022. He made two special teams tackles. The Elks re-signed him on July 3, 2023. In 2023, he played in 11 regular season games. He recorded seven special teams tackles. His contract ended on February 13, 2024.
Jordan Reaves' Family Life
Jordan Reaves is the youngest son of Willard Reaves. Willard was a running back for the Winnipeg Blue Bombers. He played for five years and won the 72nd Grey Cup.
Jordan's older brother is Ryan Reaves. Ryan is a professional hockey player. He plays right wing for the Toronto Maple Leafs. This team is part of the National Hockey League.
Jordan Reaves is also a great-great-great-grandson of Bass Reeves. Bass Reeves was a former slave. He became the first black lawman west of the Mississippi River. He was also one of the first black U.S. deputy marshals. Bass Reeves' life story is featured in the 2023 TV series Lawmen: Bass Reeves. He worked as a deputy U.S. marshal in Fort Smith, Arkansas. He worked under Judge Isaac C. Parker.
