About Richard Jordan
Born 1974. Richard Jordan is an American american football player.
Richard Lamont Jordan (born December 1, 1974) is an American former professional football player who was a linebacker for four seasons with the Detroit Lions of the National Football League (NFL). He was selected by the Lions in the seventh round of the 1997 NFL draft after playing college football for the Missouri Southern Lions.
Early life and college Richard Lamont Jordan was born on December 1, 1974, in Holdenville, Oklahoma. He attended Vian High School in Vian, Oklahoma. He recorded 136 tackles as a senior in 1996, garnering MIAA Defensive Player of the Year recognition. He was released on August 25 and signed to the practice squad on August 27.
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Who is Richard Jordan?
American football player
When was Richard Jordan born?
Richard Jordan was born on 1 December 1974 in Holdenville.
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Richard Jordan is an american football player.
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Richard Jordan is American.
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