Jawhar Jordan NFL Draft 2024: Scouting Report for Houston Texans RB

HEIGHT: 5'10"

WEIGHT: 193

HAND: 8½"

ARM: 30⅛"

WINGSPAN: 71"

40-YARD DASH: 4.56

3-CONE: N/A

SHUTTLE: N/A

VERTICAL: N/A

BROAD: N/A

POSITIVES

— Good command as a runner. Smart, confident decision-maker with a downhill running style.

— Good pace and footwork as a runner. Smooth transitions between rushing lanes.

— Above-average pass protector. Shows impressive eyes and energy.

— Possesses kick return ability. Two touchdowns on 26 attempts in college.

NEGATIVES

— Small frame. Not built to be a lead back.

— Runs hard for his size, but does not have the size and strength to break tackles or move piles consistently.

— Middling explosive ability in the open field. Limited one-cut ability to make defenders miss.

— Average speed, which is a negative considering his size.

2023 STATISTICS

— 13 G, 181 ATT, 1,128 YDS (6.2 AVG), 13 TD; 21 REC, 246 YDS (11.7 AVG), 1 TD

NOTES

— Born Aug. 18, 1999

— 3-star recruit in Syracuse's 2018 class, per 247Sports

— Transferred from Syracuse to Louisville in 2021

— 2023 first-team All-ACC

— Minor hamstring issue in 2023

OVERALL

Jawhar Jordan lacks the size and high-end athleticism of a starting NFL running back, but he brings a lot of valuable skills to the table.

At 5'10" and 193 pounds, Jordan is not an imposing player. He isn't going to run anybody over or move the pile. At the same time, Jordan runs hard for his size. He at least makes defenders work for it and will occasionally slip out of loose tackle attempts.

Jordan is not overwhelming athletically, either. Although Jordan's speed is adequate and he made some breakaway runs, he doesn't have the ideal juice for a smaller back. Jordan also isn't very explosive. He does not have the one-cut ability in space to make defenders miss on a consistent basis.

Jordan instead wins with vision and command as a runner. His feet are quick yet always under control. There's a gracefulness to the way Jordan can weave between rushing lanes and adjust to whatever pops up in front of him.

Better yet, Jordan anticipates those issues well. His vision is fantastic. He understands how to read the leverage of blocks and press the line of scrimmage until the last possible moment before making a cut. Jordan is also an incredibly confident runner. Rarely does he get stuck fiddling around behind the line.

On third downs, Jordan is not overwhelming, but he gets the job done. While Jordan lacks the size to win every pass-pro rep, he has the eyes and want-to at least to be in the right spot. Jordan is also a useful pass-catcher. Not only is he good underneath, but he can be sparingly used down the field and from the slot.

Jordan is a good rotational player to have. His vision, footwork and third-down capabilities give him a high floor with many use cases. Jordan's lack of size and serious explosive ability will limit his ceiling, but that shouldn't stop him from being a useful NFL player.

GRADE: 5.9 (Backup/Draftable — 6th/7th Round)

OVERALL RANK: 182

POSITION RANK: RB12

PRO COMPARISON: Kyren Williams

Written by B/R NFL Scout Derrik Klassen

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