Jordan Scarlett (American football)

Jordan Scarlett (born February 9, 1996) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Florida and was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round of the 2019 NFL Draft.[1]

Jordan Scarlett
Miami Dolphins
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1996-02-09) February 9, 1996
Fort Lauderdale, Florida
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:208 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:St. Thomas Aquinas HS
College:Florida
NFL Draft:2019 / Round: 5 / Pick: 154
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Reserve/Future
Career NFL statistics as of 2020
Rushing yards:9
Rushing average:2.3
Rushing touchdowns:0
Receptions:0
Receiving yards:0
Receiving touchdowns:0
Player stats at NFL.com

Professional career

Carolina Panthers

Scarlett was drafted by the Carolina Panthers in the fifth round (154th overall) of the 2019 NFL Draft.[2] He entered his rookie year in 2019 as the third running back on the depth chart behind Christian McCaffrey and Reggie Bonnafon. He played in nine games, primarily on special teams, before suffering knee and ankle injuries in Week 12. He was placed on injured reserve on November 29, 2019.[3]

Scarlett was waived on August 23, 2020.[4]

Detroit Lions

On December 16, 2020, Scarlett was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.[5]

Miami Dolphins

On January 12, 2021, Scarlett signed a reserve/future contract with the Miami Dolphins.

References
  1. Deen, Safid. "Former UF, Aquinas Running Back Jordan Scarlett hopes to move past old mistake at NFL combine". sun-sentinel.com. Retrieved May 22, 2019.
  2. "Panthers draft Jordan Scarlett in fifth round". Panthers.com. April 27, 2019.
  3. "Jordan Scarlett placed on injured reserve". Panthers.com. November 29, 2019.
  4. "Panthers waive running back Jordan Scarlett". www.panthers.com. Retrieved August 23, 2020.
  5. Schlitt, Erik (December 16, 2020). "Lions sign QB Jordan Ta'amu, RB Jordan Scarlett to practice squad". USAToday.com. Retrieved February 2, 2021.
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