Jordan Colbert

Jordan Michael Colbert (born March 18, 2000) is an American professional football safety. He played college football for the Columbia Lions and Rhode Island Rams and was signed by the Miami Dolphins as an undrafted free agent in 2024.

Early life Colbert was born in Rockford, Illinois before moving to Washington, D.C. where he attended Gonzaga College High School.

Colbert played three seasons for the football team. He was named a First Team All-Washington Catholic Athletic Conference selection as a senior after recording 31 tackles, two interceptions and five passes defensed.

College career Colbert committed to Columbia University where he played for four seasons. In his four years at Columbia, where he was an All-Ivy League honorable mention honoree as a free safety in 2021. He played in 20 career games with 12 starts for the Lions' defensive unit; during his tenure, Colbert totaled 68 tackles (39 solo), a tackle for loss, two interceptions, six passes defensed, and a fumble recovery. In addition to his athletic commitments, he majored in psychology while studying at Columbia.

Professional career

Colbert signed as an undrafted free agent with the Miami Dolphins on May 10, 2024. He was waived by Miami on August 27, and signed to the team's practice squad the following day. Colbert spent the entirety of the 2024 season on the Dolphins' practice squad.

Colbert signed a futures/reserve contract with Miami on January 7, 2025. He made the Dolphins' initial 53-man roster for the 2025 season, but was waived on August 27, after the team signed cornerback Rasul Douglas. On October 8, Colbert was promoted to the active roster. He played in five games for Miami, recording five combined tackles. On November 21, Colbert was placed on injured reserve due to a stinger he suffered in Week 11 against the Washington Commanders.

On June 2, 2026, Colbert was waived after a failed physical.