Running Backs

2024 NFL Draft Prospect: Jawhar Jordan

Jawhar Jordan

Position: RB — Projected: 7th Round

History & Measurables

Born: Aug. 18, 1999 – Long Island, NY

High School: Hamilton

College: Louisville

Height – 5’9″     Weight – 193 lbs

Traits & Characteristics

The Good
  • Home Run Hitter
  • Quick Burst Through the Line
  • Very Good in Screen Game
  • Elite Speed
The Bad
  • Not Much Power
  • Not Great Cut Back Runner
  • At Times Hesitates or Tries to Bounce Outside too Much

Advanced Analytics Notes

2023 Rushing
  • 3.19 Yards After Contact/Attempt (87th Among FBS RBs, min. 100 rush attempts)
  • 44.9% of total rushing yards came on runs of 15+ yards (T-31st Among RBs)
  • 32 Missed Tackles Forced (T-79th Among RBs)
  • 24 Runs of 10+ Yards (T-53rd Among RBs)
  • 65% of carries in zone scheme, 35% of carries in gap scheme
2023 Receiving
  • 77.6% Route Participation (T-74th Among FBS RBs, min. 10 targets)
  • 1.35 Yards per Route Run (55th Among RBs)
  • 12.1 YAC/REC (22nd Among RBs)
  • 59.0 PFF Receiving Grade (147th Among RBs)
  • 57.2 PFF Pass Blocking Grade (T-302nd Among RBs)

Film Notes and Highlights

Jawhar Jordan reminds me of another Louisville running back (Javian Hawkins) that I was pretty high on. The problem is it was just speed, and that was not enough to get him a role in the NFL. Jordan shows the quickness and speed to take it the distance at any time. I was hoping I would see more receiving ability out of the backfield but it was somewhat limited to check downs or screens.

There is inconsistency in how he attacks the line of scrimmage. At times he would put foot in the ground and use burst to go up the field for large gains. Other times he would hesitate too much or bounce the run outside trying to use speed. That just will not be a recipe for success in the NFL. He seems to be a late round pick that could be used situationally but probably 10 touches or less a game. – Brandon Haye

(Games Watched: vs Notre Dame 2023, vs Boston College 2023, vs Duke 2023, vs Murray St 2023)

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Erika Brown is a fantasy football writer for The League Winners. A journalism graduate from Oklahoma State University, she enjoys watching OkState football games and writing about college football.

Erika Brown

Erika Brown is a fantasy football writer for The League Winners. A journalism graduate from Oklahoma State University, she enjoys watching OkState football games and writing about college football.

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