2027 NFL Draft Prospect Interview: Josiah Jordan, RB, Slippery Rock University

• Name: Josiah “JayJay” Jordan 
• Position: RB, KR, PR 
• College: Slippery Rock University 
• Height: 5’11 
• Weight: 190 
• Twitter: JayJayJordan4 
• Instagram: 31.Jayyyy 

What makes you a top prospect at your position in the 2027 NFL Draft?  

What makes me a top prospect in the 2027 draft class is my edge on the football field. Being able to be a positive person on field and make things happen. I am the type of player to get whatever is done that needs to be done to win.  

Tell me about a time you faced adversity and how you responded? 

A time I faced adversity is when my mom dad and grandparents all got diagnosed with cancer in a 3-month stand. This was truly hard for me because I was in my freshman year of college and I truly did not know what to do. I drove home from college almost every day to support and comfort them in times of struggle, and they ultimately inspired me to be who I am today.  

What are your hobbies outside of football?  

I Golf, Fish, and love Music 

What role do you see yourself playing at the next level?  

The role I see myself playing in the NFL is a True running back and playing a role on special teams as a dangerous return man.  

If you could donate to one cause in the world, what would it be?  

I would donate to kids that have a dream of being who they truly want to be in life whether that’s an athlete, lawyer, construction worker. I would help in any way for that cause.  

How do you handle coaching, especially criticism or being corrected repeatedly? 

I feel i handle coaching and criticism super well. I like to be an open book to any and everything that I am exposed to even if it’ss not in my interest.  

Who is the most underrated teammate at your school?  

It would have to be my guy John Sabo he plays WR for us  

If you could have dinner with three people, dead or alive, who would it be and why did you choose them?  

Lebron James, MLK, and my Dad. I chose these people because they all have great life experiences and qualities that I can gain by just listening and being open.  

If you were benched tomorrow, what would be the most likely reason?  

I would probably say for me being too stubborn when it comes to competition. I love to compete and when I am at the moment when I am competing i like to not just win but win on the highest level of success.   

Walk me through your typical pre-game routine? 

To start the day i have a light breakfast with nothing to filling. When I get on the bus it’s chill time. I like to listen to some country music on the way to the game, maybe even take a nap. When it’s time to get off the bus i switch the music to some rap music to get in that mindset. Then i head to the locker room, get dressed for pre-game walkthroughs and when i get back i go to a space where I’m isolated and pray and meditate.  

What is your favorite snack food?  

Cheez-its 

What scheme do you feel you fit the best in?  

Anything really I am dynamic like a chess piece  

What is your degree in?  

Sport Management 

What would be the first thing you buy with your first NFL check?  

I Would probably buy a car. A truck of some sort  

Describe a time in a game where you feel you made a mistake, and explain how you bounced back? 

There was a time in a game where I took some negative yards on a kickoff return against Shepherd University in late game. I bounced back by scoring two back-to-back touchdowns to seal the game in the fourth quarter.  

Name three songs, we can expect on your playlist? 

1. Borrowed Time- Sam Barber 
2. Over My Dead Body- Drake  
3. Skrilla- Kodak Black