Darin Jordan

Darin Godfrey Jordan (born December 4, 1964) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for six seasons in the National Football League (NFL) with the Pittsburgh Steelers, Los Angeles Raiders, and San Francisco 49ers. He was selected by the Steelers in the fifth round of the 1988 NFL draft after playing college football for the Northeastern Huskies.

Early life Jordan was born on December 4, 1964, in Boston, Massachusetts. He attended Stoughton High School in Stoughton, Massachusetts, where he lettered in track and football, captained the football team, and was selected All Hockomock League as both a junior and senior. Before enrolling at Northeastern University, Jordan worked with his uncle for three summers cleaning all the Venetian blinds, which he said helped him get "a close feeling for the school and the people in it."

At Northeastern, Jordan majored in speech communication He played in 15 games, starting two, for the Steelers during his rookie year in 1988, recording four fumble recoveries and one interception for 28 yards and one touchdown. He was released by the Steelers before their first game of the 1989 season and was signed shortly thereafter by the Raiders. After three days with the Raiders he was released for he "did not know their system." Jordan signed with the Raiders again on February 2, 1990, but was later released on September 3, 1990. He signed with the Raiders once again on January 2, 1991, during the playoffs. Prior to re-signing, he kept in shape by skating with former members of the San Jose Sharks, as he had played pickup hockey until the 10th grade after basketball practice. In January 1995, Jordan was signed by San Francisco as a special teams player and backup linebacker to replace Anthony Peterson on injured reserve. When speaking of the decision, vice president for football administration John McVay said "he's been here before so it's not like he's a stranger to these players." He played his first game of the season in Super Bowl XXIX against the Chargers on their special team. Jordan became a free agent after the 1994 season and re-signed with the 49ers on May 6, 1995. They have two children together, a son and daughter. After retiring from football, Jordan inspects game balls and uniforms for NRG Stadium under contract of the NFL.