Akeem Jordan

Akeem Raphael Jordan (born August 17, 1985) is an American former professional football linebacker.

In 2001, he was named the Virginia Group AA Player of the Year after leading his team to a state title.

[1] He finished third in voting for the 2006 Dudley Award, which is given annually to the best college football player in Virginia, behind Vince Hall and Chris Long.

[6] On October 29, 2007, the Eagles cut linebacker Matt McCoy and called up Jordan from the practice squad.

Jordan made his first NFL start in week 17 of the 2007 season at weakside linebacker against the Buffalo Bills after Takeo Spikes was placed on injured reserve.

[9] Jordan began the 2008 season as the backup weakside linebacker to Omar Gaither, playing mostly on special teams.

[10] In a week 12 game against the Baltimore Ravens, Jordan replaced Gaither at weakside linebacker.

[13] The next week against the Arizona Cardinals on Thanksgiving night, Jordan recovered his first career fumble.

Jordan agreed to terms on a one-year deal with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 13, 2013, reuniting him with former head coach Andy Reid.

[30] Jordan was arrested and served with a citizen-obtained warrant for misdemeanor assault and battery in Harrisonburg, Virginia, on June 19, 2011.

Jordan with the Philadelphia Eagles.