34 Facts About Akeem Jordan

Akeem Raphael Jordan was born on August 17,1985 and is an American former professional football linebacker.

Akeem Jordan was signed by the Philadelphia Eagles as an undrafted free agent in 2007.

Akeem Jordan played for the Kansas City Chiefs, Washington Redskins, and Toronto Argonauts.

Akeem Jordan earned first-team all-state honors in 2002 as a senior defensive back, and second-team honors as a running back.

Akeem Jordan was named the Colonial Athletic Association Football Conference Defensive Player of the Year in 2006 after posting 140 tackles including 17 tackles for a loss, 5.5 sacks, one forced fumble, and one fumble recovery.

Akeem Jordan finished third in voting for the 2006 Dudley Award, which is given annually to the best college football player in Virginia, behind Vince Hall and Chris Long.

Akeem Jordan was named to the American Football Coaches Association Division I-AA Coaches' All-America Team in 2006.

Akeem Jordan finished second in voting for the Buck Buchanan Award, which is given to the best defensive player in Division I FCS.

Akeem Jordan was named the Virginia Defensive Player of the Year following the season as well.

Akeem Jordan made the final cuts when the Eagles had to come down to the 53-man roster, but was cut and signed to the practice squad the next day when the Eagles picked up two free agents.

Akeem Jordan made his NFL debut later that week, playing special teams against the Dallas Cowboys.

Akeem Jordan made his first NFL start in week 17 of the 2007 season at weakside linebacker against the Buffalo Bills after Takeo Spikes was placed on injured reserve.

Akeem Jordan played in nine games as a rookie and finished fourth in special teams productions.

Akeem Jordan began the 2008 season as the backup weakside linebacker to Omar Gaither, playing mostly on special teams.

Akeem Jordan kept the starting weakside linebacker job for the remainder of the season.

The next week against the Arizona Cardinals on Thanksgiving night, Akeem Jordan recovered his first career fumble.

Akeem Jordan recorded 10 tackles in a week 16 loss to the Washington Redskins.

Akeem Jordan beat out Gaither for the starting right outside linebacker job before the 2009 season.

Akeem Jordan made an interception in each of the first two weeks of the season.

Akeem Jordan missed four straight games after suffering a hyperextended knee in a week 9 game against the Dallas Cowboys.

Akeem Jordan rotated with Jeremiah Trotter at middle linebacker upon his return.

Akeem Jordan finished the season with 82 tackles in ten starts.

Akeem Jordan was re-signed to a one-year restricted free agent tender on March 22,2010.

Akeem Jordan beat out Moise Fokou for the starting strongside linebacker job in the preseason, but was replaced by Fokou after starting the first four games of the season.

Akeem Jordan was not offered a tender following the 2010 season.

Akeem Jordan was re-signed to a one-year contract on July 30,2011.

Akeem Jordan agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 13,2013, reuniting him with former head coach Andy Reid.

Akeem Jordan signed with the Washington Redskins on March 19,2014.

Akeem Jordan was placed on the active roster on October 18,2014.

On September 12,2017, Akeem Jordan signed with the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.

Akeem Jordan made his debut on October 7,2017 against the Saskatchewan Roughriders and made 10 tackles.

Akeem Jordan played in 4 games in 2017, and played in 15 games in 2018.

In 19 regular season games with the Argos, Akeem Jordan produced 41 tackles, 9 special teams tackles, and a forced fumble.

Akeem Jordan was arrested and served with a citizen-obtained warrant for misdemeanor assault and battery in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on June 19,2011.