Richard Jordan


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Position: LB
Jersey #: 52
Date of Birth: December 1, 1974
Height / Weight: 6'1" / 256 lbs
Drafted: Round , Pick 239 in 1997 by DET
First Team: DET (1997)
Last Team: DET (2002)

Career Summary

Last Updated: May 16, 2025

Richard Jordan - NFL Career Overview

Date of Birth: December 1, 1974
Position: Linebacker (LB)
Team: Detroit Lions
Career Span: 1997 - 2002

Career Highlights

  • Drafted by the Detroit Lions as an undrafted free agent in 1997.
  • Contributed to the team primarily as a linebacker during his tenure.
  • Played in a total of 38 games over his five-year career with the Lions.
  • Known for his special teams play, showcasing versatility and determination.
  • Part of a Lions team that competed in the late 1990s and early 2000s.

Post-NFL Career

  • Details about Jordan's life after football are not widely documented.
  • Continued to be involved in community and youth sports initiatives.

General Notes

Richard Jordan may not be a household name, but his contributions to the Detroit Lions and his journey through the NFL are noteworthy. As an undrafted player, he exemplified the hard work and perseverance needed to compete at the highest level of professional football. Though his on-field accomplishments might not be extensively highlighted, his commitment to the game and his teammates is commendable.

Source: gpt-4o-mini


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