Jordan Pugh
_(cropped).jpg) Pugh with the Carolina Panthers in 2010 | |||||||||||
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| Position: | Safety | ||||||||||
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| Born: | January 29, 1988 Plano, Texas, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 210 lb (95 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Plano (TX) West | ||||||||||
| College: | Texas A&M | ||||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2010 / Round: 6 / Pick: 202 | ||||||||||
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Jordan Alexander Pugh (born January 29, 1988) is a former American football safety. Pugh most recently played for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Texas A&M University. He was selected in the sixth round of the 2010 NFL draft by the Carolina Panthers.
Early career
[edit]From Plano, Texas, Pugh graduated from Plano West Senior High School in 2006.[1] In college, at Texas A&M, Pugh played both cornerback and safety. He played cornerback as a freshman and junior, and lined up at safety as a sophomore and senior.[2] He totaled 221 tackles, four interceptions, 19 pass deflections, and four forced fumbles.[3] He picked up All-Big 12 Honorable Mention honors his senior season.[4]
Professional career
[edit]Carolina Panthers
[edit]Pugh ran a 4.48-second 40-yard dash and recorded a 40.5-inch vertical leap during Texas A&M's 2010 Pro Day.[2] He was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the sixth round (202nd overall) of the 2010 NFL draft.[5]
He was released on August 31, 2012, for final roster cuts before the start of the 2012 season.
Washington Redskins
[edit]On September 10, 2012, Pugh was signed by the Washington Redskins to replace Jordan Bernstine, who suffered a season-ending injury.[6][7] He would record his first career sack on Joe Flacco in the Week 14 win against the Baltimore Ravens.[8]
The Redskins released Pugh on October 15, 2013.[9] He was re-signed on October 22, 2013, to replace a suspended Brandon Meriweather.[10] He intercepted Peyton Manning in the loss to the Denver Broncos.[11] Pugh was released again on October 29 after Meriweather returned from suspension.[12]
New Orleans Saints
[edit]On January 6, 2014, the New Orleans Saints signed Pugh before the Saints' playoff game against the Seattle Seahawks.[13] He was not re-signed for the 2014 season.
Personal life
[edit]Pugh is the great-great nephew of the late former professional baseball player, Buster Clarkson.[14]
References
[edit]- ^ "Jordan Pugh". ESPN.
- ^ a b "Panthers like rookie's football IQ".[permanent dead link]
- ^ "Rookie SS Jordan Pugh turning heads with his play and leadership ability".
- ^ "2009 All-Big 12 Football Awards Announced".
- ^ "2010 NFL Draft Listing". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved May 13, 2023.
- ^ Tandler, Rich (September 10, 2012). "DB Jordan Pugh tweets that he's a Redskin". CSNWashington.com. Retrieved September 10, 2012.
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (September 10, 2012). "Redskins Lose Bernstine, Sign Pugh". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 11, 2012.
- ^ Tinsman, Brian (December 10, 2012). "Monday Morning Stats Pack: Redskins-Ravens". Redskins.com. Archived from the original on December 12, 2012. Retrieved December 10, 2012.
- ^ Jones, Mike (October 15, 2013). "Redskins sign three to boost secondary and special teams, cut Pugh". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved October 15, 2013.
- ^ Maske, Mark (October 22, 2013). "Redskins re-sign Jordan Pugh to bolster safety depth". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved October 22, 2013.
- ^ Maske, Mark (October 27, 2013). "Jordan Pugh gets interception days after he is re-signed". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Jones, Mike (October 29, 2013). "Redskins release Jordan Pugh to make room for Brandon Meriweather". WashingtonPost.com. Retrieved November 11, 2013.
- ^ Triplett, Mike (January 6, 2014). "Saints sign safety Jordan Pugh". ESPN.com. Retrieved January 11, 2014.
- ^ Walker, Andrew (September 11, 2012). "Check Out Jordan Pugh's Lineage". Redskins.com. Retrieved September 11, 2012.