Jordan Jefferson (defensive lineman)

Jordan Jefferson (born September 24, 2001) is an American football nose tackle for the Jacksonville Jaguars of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers and LSU Tigers and was selected by the Jaguars in the fourth round of the 2024 NFL draft.

Early life
From Navarre, Florida, Jefferson attended Navarre High School where he was a football player and wrestler. He was a first-team all-area choice after totaling 60 tackles, 22 tackles-for-loss (TFLs) and five sacks as a senior in 2018; he also was named to the Florida Athletic Coaches Association All-Star Game and concluded his tenure at Navarre with 115 tackles, 35 TFLs and 11 sacks. Ranked a three-star recruit, he committed to play college football for the West Virginia Mountaineers.

College career
As a true freshman at West Virginia in 2019, Jefferson appeared in 11 games, one as a starter, and posted five tackles. His playing time declined and he recorded only one tackle in the 2020 season. He saw more playing time in 2021, totaling 17 tackles and four TFLs. Jefferson was named to The Athletic's "Freak List" entering the 2022 season. That year, he was a full-time starter and had 31 tackles, 9.5 TFLs, five pass breakups and three sacks.

Jefferson entered the NCAA transfer portal following the 2022 season. He ultimately transferred to the LSU Tigers. In his only year with the Tigers, he totaled 36 tackles, seven TFLs and 2.5 sacks. He was invited to participate at the 2024 Senior Bowl and NFL Scouting Combine.

Professional career
Jefferson was selected in the fourth round (116th overall) of the 2024 NFL draft by the Jacksonville Jaguars.