Jordan Palmer (football player)

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Jordan Palmer
Date of birth	May 30, 1984 (age 22)
Place of birth	Westlake Village, California
Height	6 ft 6 in (1.98 m)
Weight	235 lb (107 kg)
Position(s)	QB
College	UTEP
NFL Draft	2007 / Round TBD

Jordan William Palmer (born May 30, 1984 in Westlake Village, California) was an American football quarterback at University of Texas-El Paso. He is the younger brother of current Cincinnati Bengals and former USC quarterback and Heisman Trophy winner Carson Palmer. Jordan graduated from Mission Viejo High School in 2002. He entered the 2007 NFL Draft and has impressed at the combine, according to Sports Illustrated is expected to be selected in the fourth round or later.[1]

[edit] College career

During his freshman year, he threw 7 touchdowns and 13 interceptions while completing 49.5% of his passes for 1168 yards. During his sophomore year he threw for 26 touchdowns and 18 interceptions while completing 58.2% of his passes for 2618 yards. In his junior year in 2005, he had his best statistical year while also leading UTEP to a record of 8 wins and 4 loses, including a point in which they were 8-1 and an appearance in the GMAC Bowl versus Toledo. He threw for a career high 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions while completing 59.4% of his passes for 3503 yards. In his senior season, Palmer threw for 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He completed 65.7% of his passes while his team went 5-7 and did not qualify for post-season play.