Jordan L. Brailford (born October 9, 1995) is an

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for the New Orleans Breakers of the

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(USFL). He played college football at

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and was selected by the

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in the seventh round of the 2019 NFL Draft.

Professional career

Washington Redskins / Football Team

Brailford was selected by the

in the seventh round (253rd overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft. He signed his rookie contract with the team on May 2, 2019. He was placed on injured reserve on September 1, 2019. On September 5, 2020, Brailford was waived by Washington and signed to the practice squad the next day.

Minnesota Vikings

On October 13, 2020, Brailford was signed by the

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off Washington's practice squad. In Week 13 against the

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, Brailford forced and recovered a fumble on

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. He was waived on August 15, 2021.

Atlanta Falcons

On December 29, 2021, Brailford was signed to the Atlanta Falcons practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract following the season's end. He was waived on August 30 and re-signed to the practice squad. On October 24, 2022, he was released from the practice squad.

New Orleans Breakers

On January 28, 2023, Brailford signed with the New Orleans Breakers of the

(USFL).

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Oklahoma State Cowboys bio
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