LaMont Jordan

Professional football player LaMont Jordan is a running back for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League.

Jordan, who previously played for the Oakland Raiders, signed as a free agent with the Broncos on March 4, 2009. The two-year contract is said to be worth $2.5 million with a $500,000 signing bonus.Denver Post: Broncos sign RB LaMont Jordan

College Football Career

Prior to playing in the NFL, Jordan played college football with the Maryland Terrapins in the NCAA. He recorded 4,147 rushing yards, the most in school history. He also broke school records for the most total yards froms crimmage, at 4,980, total plays for scrimmage, at 888, 100-yard rushing games, at 18, and the most rushing attempts, at 807.Official Site of the Oakland Raiders: LaMont Jordan

NFL Career

After college, Jordan was selected 49th overall in the 2001 NFL draft by the New York Jets. He made his professional debut with the Jets that same year, playing in all 16 regular season games and recording 39 carries for 292 yards and one touchdown, plus seven receptions for 44 yards and an additional touchdown. After three additional seasons with the Jets, Jordan signed as a free agent with the Oakland Raiders in 2005. Starting and playing in 14 games with the Raiders that season, Jordan recorded his statistically-best season, with 272 carries for 1,025 yards and nine touchdowns, plus 70 receptions for 563 yards and two more touchdowns.NFL.com: LaMont Jordan