Jordan Herdman-Reed (born July 21, 1994) is a professional

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for the

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of the

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(CFL). He played

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with the

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Professional career

BC Lions

Herdman-Reed was drafted 60th overall in the

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by the

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and signed with the team on May 23, 2017. He played in his first regular season game in the team's season opener on June 24, 2017 against the

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. He played in all 18 games where he recorded two defensive tackles and 19 special teams tackles. In

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, he again played in 18 regular season games, but featured more prominently on defense as he had 56 defensive tackles, 17 special teams tackles, and two sacks. He also played in his first playoff game on November 11, 2018 where he recorded four defensive tackles in the Lions' loss to the

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. For the 2019 season, Herdman-Reed played in 16 regular season games and had 37 defensive tackles, eight special teams tackles, one sack, and one forced fumble as the team struggled to a 5-13 season. He did not play in 2020 due to the cancellation of the

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and his contract expired in 2021.

Saskatchewan Roughriders

On the first day of free agency in 2021, Herdman-Reed signed with the

on February 9, 2021. He played in nine regular season games where he recorded one defensive tackle and two special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 8, 2022. After initially remaining unsigned to start the 2022 season, Herdman-Reed re-signed with the Roughriders on August 8, 2022. He played in eight regular season games where he recorded four special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 14, 2023.

BC Lions (II)

On February 15, 2023, it was announced that Herdman-Reed had re-signed with the

. However, he was released upon the signing of Jonathan Kongbo on May 21, 2023.

Calgary Stampeders

On May 24, 2023, Herdman-Reed signed with the

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. He played in 16 regular season games where he recorded ten special teams tackles. He became a free agent upon the expiry of his contract on February 13, 2024.

Saskatchewan Roughriders (II)

On February 13, 2024, Herdman-Reed signed with the

Personal life

Herdman-Reed's twin brother,

Justin Herdman-Reed Justin Herdman-Reed (born July 21, 1994) is a professional Canadian football linebacker for the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League (CFL). He played college football with the Simon Fraser Clan football, Simon Fraser Clan. Pro ...

, who is two minutes younger, also plays professionally as a linebacker for the

. Their father, James Reed, was also a professional linebacker who played for the

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, New Orleans Breakers,

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, Saskatchewan Roughriders, and

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References

External links

Saskatchewan Roughriders bioSimon Fraser Red Leafs bio
{{DEFAULTSORT:Herdman-Reed, Jordan 1994 births Living people BC Lions players Calgary Stampeders players Canadian football linebackers Saskatchewan Roughriders players Simon Fraser Red Leafs football players Canadian football people from Winnipeg Players of Canadian football from Manitoba Canadian twins