Jawhar Jordan, RB, Louisville
Size:
Height: 5’9.5”
Weight: 193 pounds
Arm Length: 30 1/8"
Hand Size: 8 1/2"
Accomplishments:
Fenway Bowl MVP (2022)
“Jawhar Jordan is a traditional change-of-pace back who uses his quickness, elusiveness, and vision to be an effective runner.”
Strengths:
Elusive/lateral agility
Vision
High IQ/intelligent runner
Concerns:
Durability
Contact balance
Effectiveness between the tackles
Film Analysis:
Jawhar Jordan profiles as a change of pace back who would complement a more powerful runner. At 5-foot-10 and 185 pounds, Jordan fits the mold of a “scat back,” where he uses his quickness and vision to be an effective player as a runner and in the passing game.
As a runner, Jordan is comfortable in both zone and gap schemes, showcasing the patience to allow blocks to develop and the understanding to accelerate through open lanes at the line of scrimmage. Jordan's elusiveness shows in how he can make defenders miss in the hole to get extra yardage on the play. In crowded areas where he doesn't have much space, Jordan has a tough mentality and will attempt to lower his pads to finish runs and pick up positive yardage on the play.
Jordan's effect on the passing game comes as a receiver out of the backfield. Jordan has shown that he can consistently be relied upon to make catches on swing routes. This is an effective space for Jordan because it puts him in space where he can then use his quickness and elusiveness to make defenders miss. In space, Jordan most often can make the first defender miss.
The concerns about Jordan's game surround his size. Although Jordan plays with a physical temperament in between the tackles and is willing to lower his pads to fight for extra yardage, there are only a few instances where it results in him breaking tackles. The other issue is he simply does not have the size and lower half functional strength to break tackles. There are plenty of instances where the first tackler will bring him down
Prospect Projection: Day 3 — Role-Specific Contributor
Written By: Keith Sanchez
Exposures: Indiana (2023), Notre Dame (2023), Duke (2023), Miami (2023)
