Robert Jordan (born January 29, 1986) is a former Canadian football wide receiver who played for the BC Lions of the Canadian Football League (CFL), and the

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of the Indoor Football League

College career

Jordan played

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for the

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. Jordan set the University of California record for consecutive games with receptions with 42 and started more games at 37 than any other player on the 2007 team. He attended Hayward High School in

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Professional career

San Francisco 49ers

Jordan signed a free agent contract with the National Football League San Francisco 49ers on April 28, 2008. On July 29, 2008, Jordan was released from the San Francisco 49ers (upon his own personal decision), so that he could tend to a death in his family. Ex-head coach Mike Nolan was reported saying that he wanted to bring the un-drafted rookie back some time in the near future so that he may attend practice squad.

British Columbia Lions

On April 13, 2010, Jordan signed with the British Columbia Lions. On July 26, 2010, he was released by the Lions.

Florida Tarpons

On August 15, 2011, Jordan signed with the

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Personal

He is the cousin of former Cal running back and former

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player Marshawn Lynch, Baltimore Ravens quarterback Josh Johnson and former

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quarterback

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References

External links

Just Sports StatsFamily Man The Hand Gesture Sweeping the Football World Began as a Symbol of the Values That Robert Jordan Lives Every Day
{{DEFAULTSORT:Jordan, Robert 1986 births Living people Players of American football from Oakland, California American football wide receivers California Golden Bears football players San Francisco 49ers players BC Lions players Players of Canadian football from Oakland, California Florida Tarpons players