DION JORDAN RUMORS & GOSSIP

Dolphins go with trend of 2013 Draft

Dion Jordan hasn't even stepped on the Miami Dolphins practice field, let alone taken a regular-season snap. But the University of Oregon defensive end already understands what the NFL is all about. "It's become a passing league," Jordan said Thursday night during his news conference at Radio City Music Hall. "You need guys who can protect quarterbacks and...
Via Fox Sports
25 days ago  |  Discuss

Dolphins trade up to take OLB Jordan

The Miami Dolphins began the draft with the most picks of any team, and they used two of them to select pass rusher Dion Jordan of Oregon. Miami general manager Jeff Ireland swung a trade Thursday night with Oakland to move up nine spots in the first round and take Jordan with the overall No. 3 pick. The Dolphins needed a left tackle, and three of top four picks in the draft were...
Via AP on Fox
25 days ago  |  Discuss

Dolphins trade up to select DE Dion Jordan

  The Dolphins shock the world on Thursday night trading up to the 3rd overall pick to select Oregon DE Dion Jordan. The Dolphins traded the 12th and 42nd overall picks to select the clear number defensive prospect in the draft. Dion Jordan has been compared to former Dolphins great Jason Taylor and possess the ability to be a difference maker in the league. The Dolphins...
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25 days ago  |  Discuss

Dolphins trade up, take DE Dion Jordan with third pick

DAVIE, Fla. The Miami Dolphins pulled off the first stunning move of the NFL Draft on Thursday night, trading up for Oaklands third overall pick and selecting Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan. The Dolphins sent their first-round pick (12th overall) and a second-round pick (42nd overall) to the Raiders. Jordan, 6-foot-6, 248 pounds, is a former tight end considered to be an edge...
Via Fox Sports Florida
25 days ago  |  Discuss

First Round NFL Draft Grades: Miami Dolphins

PICK: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon ANALYSIS: When the announcement came that Miami had traded up, everyone thought for sure it was for Lane Johnson. Everyone was shocked when Jordan's name came up. He's the best defensive end in the draft on most big boards, but DE is Miami's third biggest need. I'm shocked they didn't take a OT or CB in the first round. The fact...
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25 days ago  |  Discuss

Dolphins Select Oregon DE/LB Dion Jordan (Rd.1, No.3)

With the 3rd overall pick in the 2013 NFL Draft, the Dolphins select Oregon DE/LB Dion Jordan. Jordan offers a unique blend of comfort in space, length, and pass rush ability. His box scores may not appeal to everyone, but Jordan was frequently asked to cover receivers or tight ends after lining up in the slot opposite them. His future appears to be at strongside linebacker in a...
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25 days ago  |  Discuss

Dion Jordan is NOT WORTH a TOP 10 PICK!!! per Gurunation

Today Gurunation came out with a video to put the Oregon Duck in his place.  Both our partners at Gurunation, Derek Hawkridge and Justin Lum have found some evidence that they believe people are looking over. This is a must see….. Check it out What do you guys think? Let the Guru’s know via twitter @DHawk_19 and @JustinLumLive Please let them know what you all think? Is this...
Via NFL Draft Zone Verified_ybn
26 days ago  |  Discuss

Draft Profile: Dion Jordan, DE, Oregon

Every NFL draft since it has been covered like the United States presidential inauguration has included a story of a player who overcame some sort of career threatening injury or some hardship of the sort. Well, I cannot recall any prospect ever having to overcome the injury that Dion Jordan had to as a senior at Chandler High School in Arizona. Unlike most of these stories, Jordan’s...
Via The Football Juice Verified_ybn
April 11, 2013  |  Discuss

2013 NFL Draft: DE Dion Jordan Scouting Report

Teams in the NFL are quickly learning that the need for a good running attack has fallen on top of the league’s endangered species list. The recently approved new rule changes will make this task very difficult, so you better be able to throw the football.With the advent of a pass-happy NFL, defenses will need more hybrid players on the field that can rush the quarterback and still...
Via Football Nation Verified_ybn
March 24, 2013  |  Discuss

Dion Jordan to undergo shoulder surgery, will be out 3-4 months

Former University of Oregon defensive end Dion Jordan announced that he’ll undergo shoulder surgery to repair a torn labrum, after the combine.  He’ll take part in all the drills except the bench press at the combine.  Jordan is expected to be out for 3-4  months, but he should be ready for training camp. Dion Jordan 6-7, 248 at combine. Having surgery on torn labrum after...
Via Pro Football Zone Verified_ybn
February 23, 2013  |  Discuss
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