Jordan Jefferson: A Comprehensive Look at College Statistics and Career
Jordan Jamal Jefferson, born on August 25, 1990, is a former American professional football quarterback who played college football for Louisiana State University (LSU). His career is marked by notable achievements and statistics both in college and briefly in professional leagues. This article delves into his college statistics, high school achievements, and professional career. Also, this article provides information about Jordan Jefferson's college basketball statistics.
High School Career
Before his college career, Jordan Jefferson was a standout quarterback at Destrehan High School in Louisiana. As a junior in 2006, he led Destrehan to an undefeated 6-0 start before suffering a broken wrist. Despite the injury, he completed 81 of 143 passes (56.6%) for 1,666 yards, 20 touchdowns, and 4 interceptions. In his senior year, 2007, Jefferson helped Destrehan clinch the Class 5A state championship with a 15-0 record. He completed 188 of 290 passes (64.8%) for 2,846 yards, 24 touchdowns, and only 3 interceptions, achieving a passer rating of 172.5. Jefferson concluded his high school career with a 21-0 record as a starter. He earned high school All-America honors from SuperPrep Magazine and was ranked among the top quarterbacks by Scout.com and Rivals.com.
College Career at LSU
Jefferson played in 42 games at LSU, starting 32 times as quarterback. He started at least one game in all four seasons. Throughout his college career, Jefferson threw for 4,733 yards and 34 touchdowns, connecting on 398 of 678 passes with 20 interceptions.
Freshman Season (2008)
As a true freshman, Jefferson played in seven games, starting twice, and took over as the starter for the Tigers in late November. His starts included a game at Arkansas and against Georgia Tech in the Chick-fil-A Bowl. He guided LSU to a 1-1 record as the starter. He completed 36 of 73 passes for 419 yards, four touchdowns, and one interception. He also rushed for 134 yards and one touchdown on 49 carries. Jefferson was named the offensive MVP of the Chick-fil-A Bowl after completing 16 of 25 passes for 142 yards and one touchdown.
Sophomore Season (2009)
In 2009, Jefferson earned the starting quarterback position. He started 12 of LSU's 13 games, missing one due to an ankle injury. His record as a starter was 8-4. He threw for 2,166 yards, 17 touchdowns, and 7 interceptions, completing 182 of 296 passes. He also rushed for 171 yards on 112 attempts with one touchdown.
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Junior Season (2010)
Jefferson started all 13 games in 2010, leading LSU to an 11-2 record and a win over Texas A&M in the Cotton Bowl. He completed 118 of 209 passes for 1,411 yards and seven touchdowns. He also rushed for 450 yards and seven rushing touchdowns, setting a school record for rushing yards by a quarterback. He earned SEC Offensive Player of the Week honors after leading LSU to a 43-36 win over Ole Miss, throwing for a season-high 254 yards and one touchdown.
Key Statistics and Achievements
- Passing Yards: 4,733 career passing yards.
- Passing Touchdowns: 34 career passing touchdowns.
- Rushing Yards: 1,018 career rushing yards, an LSU record for a quarterback.
- Rushing Touchdowns: 12 career rushing touchdowns.
- SEC Offensive Player of the Week: Earned once in 2010.
- Cotton Bowl Classic: Led LSU to a win in 2011.
Professional Career
After his college career, Jefferson entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent. He signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in 2012 but was later released. Jefferson then joined the Canadian Football League's Montreal Alouettes. He also played in the Arena Football League for the Pittsburgh Power in 2013 and the Fall Experimental Football League for the Omaha Mammoths in 2014.
Jordan Jefferson College Basketball Stats
Little Rock Trojans
- 2021-22 (Freshman): Played in the final 18 games of the year with 16 starts. Averaged 9.1 points, 1.9 rebounds, and 1.1 steals in 25.9 minutes per game. Shot 41.8% from the floor, 41.3% from three-point range, and 77.8% from the free-throw line. Scored in double figures six times, including a season-high 24 points in the Sun Belt first-round win over South Alabama (3/3).
- 2022-23 (Sophomore): Played in 30 games with 14 starts. Averaged 8.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 20.6 minutes per game. Shot 44.1% from the floor, 38.7% from three-point range, and 70.9% from the free-throw line. Scored a career-high 30 points against Arkansas State (12/22).
- 2023-24 (Junior): Played in 33 games with 24 starts. Averaged 6.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in 20.6 minutes per game. Scored a season-high 22 points against Tennessee St. (2/29).
Detailed Season-by-Season Analysis (Basketball)
Freshman Year (2021-22)
Jordan Jefferson made a significant impact during his freshman year, playing in the final 18 games and starting in 16 of them. He averaged 9.1 points per game (PPG), demonstrating his scoring ability early in his college career. Additionally, he contributed 1.9 rebounds per game (RPG) and 1.1 steals per game (SPG), showcasing his all-around game.
Key Statistics:
- Games Played: 18
- Games Started: 16
- Minutes Per Game: 25.9
- Points Per Game: 9.1
- Rebounds Per Game: 1.9
- Steals Per Game: 1.1
- Field Goal Percentage: 41.8%
- Three-Point Percentage: 41.3%
- Free Throw Percentage: 77.8%
Jefferson's shooting percentages were particularly impressive for a freshman. He shot 41.8% from the field and 41.3% from three-point range, indicating his proficiency as a perimeter shooter. His free throw percentage of 77.8% also highlighted his reliability in scoring opportunities.
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One of the highlights of his freshman season was scoring a season-high 24 points in the Sun Belt first-round win over South Alabama on March 3. In that game, he shot an impressive 8-for-9 from three-point range, demonstrating his ability to perform under pressure. He followed this performance with 17 points in the SBC quarterfinal against Troy on March 5, along with five rebounds.
Sophomore Year (2022-23)
In his sophomore year, Jefferson continued to be a valuable player for the Trojans, playing in 30 games and starting in 14. He averaged 8.0 points, 1.3 rebounds, and 0.9 steals in 20.6 minutes per game. His shooting percentages remained solid, with 44.1% from the floor, 38.7% from three-point range, and 70.9% from the free-throw line.
Key Statistics:
- Games Played: 30
- Games Started: 14
- Minutes Per Game: 20.6
- Points Per Game: 8.0
- Rebounds Per Game: 1.3
- Steals Per Game: 0.9
- Field Goal Percentage: 44.1%
- Three-Point Percentage: 38.7%
- Free Throw Percentage: 70.9%
A standout performance during his sophomore year was a career-high 30 points against Arkansas State on December 22. In this game, he shot 10-of-12 from the field, including 5-of-5 from three-point range, and added four steals. He also scored in double figures in all seven games in December, averaging 17.0 points per game during that stretch.
Other notable games included scoring 19 points against UT Martin on December 29 and 17 points against both Philander Smith on December 12 and Tennessee State on December 31. He ended the year with 14 points on 4-of-5 from three-point range at Lindenwood on February 25.
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Junior Year (2023-24)
As a junior, Jefferson played in 33 games, starting in 24. He averaged 6.3 points, 2.4 rebounds, and 1.2 assists per game in 20.6 minutes per game. He scored in double figures in 7 games, with a season-high 22 points against Tennessee St. on February 29, where he shot 6-9 from the floor. He also grabbed a season-high eight rebounds in a match-up with SIUE on January 4.
Key Statistics:
- Games Played: 33
- Games Started: 24
- Minutes Per Game: 20.6
- Points Per Game: 6.3
- Rebounds Per Game: 2.4
- Assists Per Game: 1.2
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