Jordan Black (American football)

Jordan Black
No. --     Free Agent
Offensive tackle
Personal information
Date of birth: January 28, 1980 (1980-01-28) (age 32)
Place of birth: Dallas, Texas
Height: 6 ft 5 in (1.96 m) Weight: 310 lb (141 kg)
Career information
College: Notre Dame
NFL Draft: 2003 / Round: 5 / Pick: 153
Debuted in 2004 for the Kansas City Chiefs
Career history
*Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status: Active
Career highlights and awards
  • N/A
Stats at NFL.com

Brian Jordan Black (born January 28, 1980 in Dallas, Texas) is an American football offensive tackle who is currently a free agent. He was drafted by the Kansas City Chiefs in the fifth round of the 2003 NFL Draft. He played college football at Notre Dame.

Black has also been a member of the Houston Texans, Jacksonville Jaguars and New Orleans Saints.

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Early years

Black played high school football for Dallas Christian School in Mesquite, Texas from 1995–1998, during which time the team won multiple Texas State championships. Black's jersey, #77, was retired by Dallas Christian School in 2003.

College career

Black played in 43 games for the University of Notre Dame, starting 42 of those contests.

Professional career

Kansas City Chiefs

Black was drafted in the 2003 NFL Draft by the Kansas City Chiefs Taken Round 5, #153 overall, He played for the Chiefs for 4 years.

Houston Texans

On March 8, 2007, the Houston Texans signed Black, who was a free agent, to a 2 year contract.

On June 9, 2008, The Texans released Black while injured. Black had surgery on August 19, 2008 to repair the torn labrum in his right shoulder.

Jacksonville Jaguars

Black was signed by the Jacksonville Jaguars on December 23, 2008. Black accepted an extension of $3.65 million over three years on September 3, 2009. On February 7, 2011 Black was released by the Jaguars.

New Orleans Saints

On August 10, 2011, Black signed with the New Orleans Saints. He was released on September 3, 2011.[1]

Personal

Black is married to Ashlie Burroughs of Dallas, Texas and together they have a son and a daughter.

References

  1. ^ NFL Transactions Report, December 30, 2011, http://www.nfl.com/transactions?transactionMonth=9&transactionYear=2011&transactionTeamAbbr=NO&prevTransactionMonth=9&prevTransactionYear=2011&prevTransactionTeamAbbr= 

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