HOUSTON – The Texans have agreed to terms with sixth-round running back Jawhar Jordan, according to a league source.
Jordan is signing a four-year, $4.185 million contract that includes a $165,436 signing bonus.
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Drafted 205th overall, Jordan is a versatile Syracuse transfer.
“We really like the juice that he has out of the backfield,” Texans coach DeMeco Ryans said. “Think he can make plays with tremendous speed. We’re looking to add some speed to our back field. We think he provides that for us. He also provides some special teams value, as well, as a returner. Really excited about the role that he’s shown that he was able to do at Louisville, and excited about seeing him come in and compete here.”
Jordan is a smaller, elusive back at 5-foot-9, 193 pounds. He has run the 40-yard dash in 4.5 seconds.
Last year, he rushed for 1,128 yards and scored an ACC-leading 13 touchdowns.
“I think my game is versatile,” Jordan said. “I’m a strong runner. I see the holes well. I’ve got speed, too, and a little bit of wiggle. Once I get the ball in my hand, I’m a threat.”
In 2022, he rushed for 815 yards and four touchdowns. He had 134-yard rushing game against Boston College and had a 75-yard touchdown catch and a 40-yard kickoff return.
“Just the tradition they’re making in Houston, they’re building something great,” Jordan said after being selected. “They kind of set the foundation last season.”
He was named the MVP of the 2022 Fenway Bowl, rushing for 115 yards and two touchdowns in a win over Cincinnati.
He had a 100-yard kickoff return for a touchdown in the 2021 First Responder Bowl.
He chose Syracuse over Arizona, Iowa State, Kansas, Missouri and Rutgers.
At Syracuse, Jordan had 72 yards on 29 carries and five catches for 34 yards before entering the NCAA transfer portal. In his first season at Syracuse, he rushed for 105 yards and a touchdown on 15 carries with two catches for 87 yards.
‘I enjoyed my time loved it there, but scheme wasn’t fitting for me,” Jordan said. “We decided it was best for me to move on and a team that best fit my playing style.”
Aaron Wilson is a Texans and NFL reporter for KPRC 2 and click2houston.com.
