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Alfie's Player Ranking 12 out of 100
Projected Round: 1
Today continues my countdown to the Top 100 draftable players of the 2011 NFL Draft. We move on to my 12th ranked player, California defensive lineman Cameron Jordan.
Height: 6-4
Weight: 287lbs
PROS: Great athleticism for his size. Very versatile lineman who can fit as a 4-3 left end, defensive tackle, or a 3-4 defensive end. Good pass rusher from anywhere on the defensive line and explosive off the snap of the ball. Should be a fast riser like his former teammate Tyson Alualu. Good balance and plays the run well. Very powerful player who knows how to club and use a variety of rush moves. Has experience playing all over the line in Cal’s 3-4 scheme. Son of former NFL tight end Steve Jordan.
CONS: Doesn’t yet have a true position and will depend on the scheme of the team who drafts him. Inconsistent player who plays too high sometimes and doesn’t use leverage. Had a DUI to start the 2008 season that forced him to miss the season opener. Has no experience playing on a four-man defensive line.
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| Season | Team | TOT | SOL | AST | TFL | SK | FF | ||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Totals | 174 | 88 | 86 | 34 | 18½ | 4 | |||||
| 2007 | California | 18 | 7 | 11 | 1 | 1 | 0 | ||||
| 2008 | California | 47 | 26 | 21 | 11 | 4 | 1 | ||||
| 2009 | California | 48 | 22 | 26 | 9½ | 8 | 0 | ||||
| 2010 | California | 61 | 33 | 28 | 12½ | 5½ | 3 | ||||