Randy Jordan is a former American football player who played as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) for several teams. He was born on December 16, 1966, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, and attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he played college football.
Jordan began his professional football career in 1993 when he signed with the Los Angeles Raiders as an undrafted free agent. He played for the Raiders for four seasons, from 1993 to 1996, and was primarily used as a backup running back and special teams player. During his time with the Raiders, Jordan played in 57 games and rushed for 1,067 yards and six touchdowns.
In 1997, Jordan signed with the expansion team, the Jacksonville Jaguars, where he played for two seasons. He was used primarily as a third-down back and special teams player, and he helped the Jaguars reach the playoffs in both of his seasons with the team. In 1998, Jordan had his best season as a professional, rushing for 436 yards and catching 38 passes for 331 yards.
After his stint with the Jaguars, Jordan signed with the Oakland Raiders in 1999, where he played for two more seasons. He was used primarily as a backup running back and special teams player, and he helped the Raiders reach the playoffs in both of his seasons with the team. In 2000, Jordan had his best season with the Raiders, rushing for 479 yards and catching 23 passes for 198 yards.
Jordan's final season in the NFL was in 2002, when he signed with the Denver Broncos. He played in 14 games for the Broncos, rushing for 131 yards and catching 10 passes for 70 yards. After the 2002 season, Jordan retired from professional football.
Throughout his career, Jordan was known for his versatility and his ability to contribute on special teams. He was also known for his work ethic and his leadership in the locker room. After retiring from football, Jordan went on to become a coach, and he has worked as a running backs coach for several NFL teams, including the Oakland Raiders, the Washington Redskins, and the Carolina Panthers.
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