Role
Total Snaps: 339
Defensive Right End: 236 (69.6%)
Defensive Left End: 22 (6.5%)
Linebacker: 79 (23.3%)
Defensive Tackle: 2 (0.6%)
Heading into the draft, most analysts had Jordan pegged as a 3-4 outside linebacker, or even a Von Miller-like role in a 4-3 where he could play SAM linebacker in base packages while coming off the edge to rush the passer in sub packages. When the Dolphins moved up to take him at No. 3 overall, the speculation began as to Jordan’s best fit. Would he become a movable chess piece to offset New England’s matchup nightmares at tight end? Would he become the edge rushing presence the Dolphins have lacked opposite DE Cameron Wake?
The Dolphins initial plan was to use Jordan mostly as a pass rushing defensive end to complement Wake on passing downs, but his inconsistency combined with the emergence of DE Olivier Vernon limited Jordan’s opportunities. He dabbled in a stand-up linebacker role on passing downs, often showing the athleticism that had scouts drooling prior to the draft.
Pass Rushing
Grade: -1.8
Pass Rush Snaps: 206
Total Pressures: 24
Sacks: 2
Hits: 4
Hurries: 18
Pass Rushing Productivity: 9.2
Opportunities were scarce for Jordan who only rushed the passer at least 20 times in a game once, and it happened to be his best effort in Week 3 against the Atlanta Falcons. He abused left tackle Lamar Holmes on a number of occasions, including a pressure off the edge that lead to the game-clinching interception. His +3.7 pass rush grade was by far his best of the season, and it represented one of only four games in which he graded positively as a rusher. He was non-existent in a number of other games, including four in which he was completely shut out.
