Jordan Younger
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Jordan Younger is a professional cornerback
in the Canadian Football League
for the Toronto Argonauts
. Younger majored in political science
at the University of Connecticut
where he also played college football
and holds the school record for career kick return touchdowns with 4.
from 2001 to 2002 and the Amsterdam Admirals
in 2003. He was named to the All-NFL Europe team in 2002 and 2003.
in 2004 when he led the team with 11 pass knockdowns and won a Grey Cup
championship. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2005 and 2007.
for running back
Tyler Ebell
and wide receiver
T. J. Acree. He made 53 tackles
and 1 interception while playing for Edmonton. He was released by the Eskimos on January 7, 2009.
On February 10, 2010, Younger was released by the Argonauts, but was later re-signed by the team on March 4, 2010.
Cornerback
A cornerback is a member of the defensive backfield or secondary in American and Canadian football. Cornerbacks cover receivers, to defend against pass offenses and make tackles. Other members of the defensive backfield include the safeties and occasionally linebackers. The cornerback position...
in the Canadian Football League
Canadian Football League
The Canadian Football League or CFL is a professional sports league located in Canada. The CFL is the highest level of competition in Canadian football, a form of gridiron football closely related to American football....
for the Toronto Argonauts
Toronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
. Younger majored in political science
Political science
Political Science is a social science discipline concerned with the study of the state, government and politics. Aristotle defined it as the study of the state. It deals extensively with the theory and practice of politics, and the analysis of political systems and political behavior...
at the University of Connecticut
University of Connecticut
The admission rate to the University of Connecticut is about 50% and has been steadily decreasing, with about 28,000 prospective students applying for admission to the freshman class in recent years. Approximately 40,000 prospective students tour the main campus in Storrs annually...
where he also played college football
College football
College football refers to American football played by teams of student athletes fielded by American universities, colleges, and military academies, or Canadian football played by teams of student athletes fielded by Canadian universities...
and holds the school record for career kick return touchdowns with 4.
NFL Europe
Younger played cornerback and returned kicks on special teams for the Rhein FireRhein Fire
The Rhein Fire was a professional American football team in NFL Europe, formerly the World League of American Football. Established in Germany in 1995, the franchise resurrected the name of the former Birmingham Fire team which was active during the 1991-1992 WLAF seasons.-History:The team was...
from 2001 to 2002 and the Amsterdam Admirals
Amsterdam Admirals
The Amsterdam Admirals were a professional American football team in NFL Europe based in Amsterdam, Netherlands.-History:The Admirals were formed in 1995 as part of the NFL's plan to restart the World League of American Football, to be based entirely in Europe...
in 2003. He was named to the All-NFL Europe team in 2002 and 2003.
Toronto Argonauts (2004-2007)
Younger's CFL career began with the Toronto ArgonautsToronto Argonauts
The Toronto Argonauts are a professional Canadian football team competing in the East Division of the Canadian Football League. The Toronto, Ontario based team was founded in 1873 and is one of the oldest existing professional sports teams in North America, after the Chicago Cubs and the Atlanta...
in 2004 when he led the team with 11 pass knockdowns and won a Grey Cup
Grey Cup
The Grey Cup is both the name of the championship of the Canadian Football League and the name of the trophy awarded to the victorious team. It is Canada's largest annual sports and television event, regularly drawing a Canadian viewing audience of about 3 to 4 million individuals...
championship. He was named a CFL All-Star in 2005 and 2007.
Edmonton Eskimos (2008)
On February 15, 2008, Younger was traded to the Edmonton EskimosEdmonton Eskimos
The Edmonton Eskimos are a Canadian football team based in Edmonton, Alberta. They currently play in the West Division of the Canadian Football League . Edmonton is currently the third-youngest franchise in the CFL, although there were clubs with the name Edmonton Eskimos as early as 1895...
for running back
Running back
A running back is a gridiron football position, who is typically lined up in the offensive backfield. The primary roles of a running back are to receive handoffs from the quarterback for a rushing play, to catch passes from out of the backfield, and to block.There are usually one or two running...
Tyler Ebell
Tyler Ebell
Tyler Jay Ebell was a Canadian football running back.-Ventura High:Ebell was a star player at Ventura High School, where he earned three varsity letters as a running back for coach Phil McCune. Named National High School Athlete of the Year by the National High School Coaches Association...
and wide receiver
Wide receiver
A wide receiver is an offensive position in American and Canadian football, and is the key player in most of the passing plays. Only players in the backfield or the ends on the line are eligible to catch a forward pass. The two players who begin play at the ends of the offensive line are eligible...
T. J. Acree. He made 53 tackles
Tackle (football move)
Most forms of football have a move known as a tackle. The primary purposes of tackling is to disposses an opponent of the ball, to stop the player from gaining ground towards goal or to stop them from carrying out what they intend....
and 1 interception while playing for Edmonton. He was released by the Eskimos on January 7, 2009.
Toronto Argonauts (2009-Present)
On January 13, 2009, Younger was signed to play again for the Argonauts.On February 10, 2010, Younger was released by the Argonauts, but was later re-signed by the team on March 4, 2010.