Mike Jordan (cornerback) facts for kids
Jordan with the Cleveland Browns in 2017
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| Position: | Cornerback | ||||||
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| Born: | October 21, 1992 Hazelwood, Missouri, U.S. |
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| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) | ||||||
| Weight: | 202 lb (92 kg) | ||||||
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| High school: | Hazelwood Central (Florissant, Missouri) | ||||||
| College: | Missouri Western State (2011–2015) | ||||||
| Undrafted: | 2016 | ||||||
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Michael Jordan, born on October 21, 1992, is a former American professional football player. He played as a cornerback, which is a defensive position. Cornerbacks try to stop the other team from catching the ball.
He played college football at Missouri Western State University. After college, he joined the Los Angeles Rams in 2016. He also played for the Cleveland Browns and the New York Giants.
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Mike Jordan's Football Journey
Starting with the Los Angeles Rams
After college, Mike Jordan was not chosen in the 2016 NFL draft. However, he was signed by the Los Angeles Rams as an undrafted free agent. This means a team signs a player who was not picked in the draft.
On September 3, 2016, the Rams decided to let him go. But the very next day, he was signed to their practice squad. A practice squad is a group of players who train with the team but are not on the main roster. On November 22, 2016, he was moved to the active roster, meaning he could play in games.
The Rams later let him go again on September 2, 2017.
Playing for the Cleveland Browns
On September 3, 2017, the Cleveland Browns picked up Mike Jordan. This is called being "claimed off waivers." It means another team wanted him after his previous team let him go.
He played with the Browns for a season. On September 1, 2018, the Browns decided to let him go.
Time with the New York Giants
The very next day, September 2, 2018, Mike Jordan was claimed by the New York Giants. He played with them for a short time. He was let go by the Giants on October 30, 2018.
Joining the Tennessee Titans
On November 13, 2018, Mike Jordan was signed to the Tennessee Titans practice squad. He signed a special contract with the Titans on December 31, 2018. This contract meant he would be with the team for the next season. However, he was let go by the Titans on August 31, 2019.
