Jordan Younger

Toronto Argonauts

Position:

Defensive backs coach

Personal information

Date of birth:

January 24, 1978

Place of birth:

Trenton, New Jersey

Height:

5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)

Weight:

190 lb (86 kg)

Career information

College:

Connecticut

Undrafted:

2000

Career history

As player:

* Offseason and/or practice squad member only

As coach:

Career NFL statistics

Player stats at NFL.com

Player stats at ArenaFan.com

Jordan Younger (born January 24, 1978) is a former professional cornerback in the Canadian Football League. Younger majored in political science at the University of Connecticut where he also played college football and holds the school record for career kick return touchdowns with 4.

Since May 18, 2015, Younger has been the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts of the Canadian Football League.^[1]

Professional playing career

NFL Europe

Younger played cornerback and returned kicks on special teams for the Rhein Fire from 2001 to 2002 and the Amsterdam Admirals in 2003. He was named to the All-NFL Europe team in 2002 and 2003.

Toronto Argonauts

Younger's CFL career began with the Toronto Argonauts in 2004 when he led the team with 11 pass knockdowns and won a Grey Cup championship. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2005 and 2007.

Edmonton Eskimos

On February 15, 2008, Younger was traded to the Edmonton Eskimos for running back Tyler Ebell and wide receiver T. J. Acree. He made 53 tackles and 1 interception while playing for Edmonton. He was released by the Eskimos on January 7, 2009.

Toronto Argonauts (II)

On January 13, 2009, Younger was signed to play again for the Argonauts.^[2] On February 10, 2010, Younger was released by the Argonauts, but was later re-signed by the team on March 4, 2010. On November 25, 2012, Younger won the 100th Grey Cup with the Argonauts, serving as their defensive captain. On November 27, 2012, Younger accompanied the Grey Cup during the Argonauts' championship parade.^[3] On June 2, 2013, Younger did not attend the mandatory training camp sessions as he was preparing for retirement.^[4]

Football coaching career

In 2013, Younger served as defensive backs coach for the Oakville Titans.^[5]

In 2014, Younger served as the defensive backs coach for the University of Toronto Varsity blues of CIS football.^[6]

On May 18, 2015, Younger was named the defensive backs coach for the Toronto Argonauts, marking his return to the organization since winning the 100th Grey Cup championship in 2012 as their defensive captain.^[7]

References

External links

Toronto Argonauts 92nd Grey Cup Champions

1 Noel Prefontaine
2 Michael Fletcher
3 Andre Rison
4 Andre Talbot
5 Arland Bruce III
6 Dan Giancola
7 Michael Bishop
8 Chris Hardy
9 Damon Allen
10 Antonious Bonner
11 John Williams
12 Adrion Smith
13 Clifford Ivory
15 Tony Miles
16 Romaro Miller
18 R. Jay Soward
19 Scott Krause
20 John Avery
21 Orlondo Steinauer
23 Bashir Levingston
24 Raphaol Ball
26 Jordan Younger
29 Hurley Tarver
30 Kenny Wheaton
32 Chuck Winters
33 Jeff Johnson
34 Skip Hicks
35 Kevin Eiben
36 Ray Mariuz
37 Mike Crumb
38 Kris Aiken
45 Randy Srochenski
50 Mike O'Shea
56 Chad Folk
58 Frank Hoffmann
59 Mike Mihelic
62 Jon Landon
64 Mark Moroz
65 Sandy Annunziata
66 Jude St. John
67 John Feugill
68 Dave Costa
69 Bernard Williams
70 Kevin Gagnon
77 Michael Palmer
82 Jean-Frederic Tremblay
85 Johnnie Mitchell
88 Robert Baker
90 Chuck Walsh
92 Noah Cantor
93 Gabe Robinson
94 Arnold Miller
95 Eric England
97 Jonathan Brown
98 Marvin Thomas

Head coach: Pinball Clemons

Assistant coaches: Kent Austin
Perry Marchese
Tom Menas
Ken Miller
Marcello Simmons
Rich Stubler

Toronto Argonauts 100th Grey Cup Champions

Head coach: Scott Milanovich

Assistant coaches: Anthony Ierullo
Chris Jones
Jason Maas
Stephen McAdoo
Kez McCorvey
Mike O'Shea
James Stanley
Orlondo Steinauer
Cory Stone

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