Difference between revisions of "Jordan Drapal"
Line 34: | Line 34: | ||
'''Jordan Drapal''' (born July 8, 2043) is an [[wp:American football|American football]] [[wp:Offensive Lineman|offensive lineman]] who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks.He played college football for Nebraska (NEB) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season. | '''Jordan Drapal''' (born July 8, 2043) is an [[wp:American football|American football]] [[wp:Offensive Lineman|offensive lineman]] who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks.He played college football for Nebraska (NEB) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season. | ||
==Early years== | ==Early years== | ||
− | Jordan Drapal was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. He comes from a humble | + | Jordan Drapal was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. He comes from a humble family obsessed with football, specifically Nebraska football. Jordan's grandpa has been alive for all 5 national championships won by the cornhuskers, so Jordan grew up hearing the tales of Nebraska football legend. His love for football only grew as he got older. Soon he started playing in the Lincoln middle school football league, Midget Football. Playing there, he first sported the number 71, after his favorite husker lineman Jeremiah Sirles. Jordan quickly learned he had a unique gift of size and speed, but he wasn't the only one had caught on. Jordan was already on some smaller college's radars as he moved up to high school. He was a backup Varsity OT his freshman year and played in a handful of games where he flashed his potential. Then, the breakout begun his sophomore year. Jordan started all 11 games played that season leading up to a heartbreaking loss in the 2nd round of the NHSAA Football State Playoffs. Jordan was 4th in the state in pancakes with 41 and 3rd in the state in sacked allowed at only 3. Jordan would follow that season up by winning back to back state titles with his school, while finishing 1st in both pancakes and sacks allowed each year. He had many offers now from schools all over the country. But there was only one place he was thinking about attending, The University of Nebraska. |
+ | |||
==College career== | ==College career== | ||
Jordan arrived at Nebraska as one of the blue chip recruits of his class. Coming in as a highly touted 4 star recruit though had it's pressure. The coaches at Nebraska made the wise decision to redshirt Jordan his freshman year, and let him learn the college game without some of the prssure just yet. The next season, Jordan started at LT for the cornhuskers and never turned back. He made the Big 10 All-Freshman team and was one of the players invited to attend the Outland Trophy Award Ceremony. His Sophomore year Jordan really started to flash, as he finished All-Big Ten First Team and was invited to the Outland and Rimington Trophy ceremonies. But one more thing was missing for Jordan, winning at the highest level. The Cornhuskers won their Holiday Bowl game against the Washington Huskies 24-14, but Jordan wanted more. His Junior year started with lots of draft prospect hype and high expectations, but Jordan focused the team as a team captain to look for more. The Cornhuskers would finish the season in the top 5 at 10-2, losing once in the season to Ohio St. and again to them in the Big 10 title. They were the 5 seed in the CFP and were able to get a first round win against Clemson before losing to Alabama in the second round. Despite falling short of the goal, Jordan still had an outstanding year. He set a school record in career pancakes at 385 and only allowed 2 sacks all year. Jordan once again was All-Big 10 first team but this year also was awarded All-NCAA First Team. He also won the Outland and Rimington finally after falling short the previous years. Jordan declared for the DSFL draft after feeling like his legacy had been cemented in husker football legend. It was time to finally live his dream as a pro. | Jordan arrived at Nebraska as one of the blue chip recruits of his class. Coming in as a highly touted 4 star recruit though had it's pressure. The coaches at Nebraska made the wise decision to redshirt Jordan his freshman year, and let him learn the college game without some of the prssure just yet. The next season, Jordan started at LT for the cornhuskers and never turned back. He made the Big 10 All-Freshman team and was one of the players invited to attend the Outland Trophy Award Ceremony. His Sophomore year Jordan really started to flash, as he finished All-Big Ten First Team and was invited to the Outland and Rimington Trophy ceremonies. But one more thing was missing for Jordan, winning at the highest level. The Cornhuskers won their Holiday Bowl game against the Washington Huskies 24-14, but Jordan wanted more. His Junior year started with lots of draft prospect hype and high expectations, but Jordan focused the team as a team captain to look for more. The Cornhuskers would finish the season in the top 5 at 10-2, losing once in the season to Ohio St. and again to them in the Big 10 title. They were the 5 seed in the CFP and were able to get a first round win against Clemson before losing to Alabama in the second round. Despite falling short of the goal, Jordan still had an outstanding year. He set a school record in career pancakes at 385 and only allowed 2 sacks all year. Jordan once again was All-Big 10 first team but this year also was awarded All-NCAA First Team. He also won the Outland and Rimington finally after falling short the previous years. Jordan declared for the DSFL draft after feeling like his legacy had been cemented in husker football legend. It was time to finally live his dream as a pro. |
Latest revision as of 22:32, 5 July 2024
Jordan Drapal #71 flattening a helpless Minnesota Gopher defensive end. | |
No. 71 – Prospect | |
---|---|
Position: | Offensive Lineman |
Personal information | |
Born: | Lincoln, Nebraska, U.S. | July 8, 2043 (aged 21)
Height: | 6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
Weight: | 310 lb (141 kg) |
Username: | Thedrapfather |
Career information | |
High school: | Lincoln Northeast |
College: | Nebraska |
Career history | |
Roster status: | Active |
Jordan Drapal (born July 8, 2043) is an American football offensive lineman who is currently preparing to enter the professional ranks.He played college football for Nebraska (NEB) and has declared his intent to enter the professional ranks next season.
Contents
Early years
Jordan Drapal was born and raised in Lincoln, NE. He comes from a humble family obsessed with football, specifically Nebraska football. Jordan's grandpa has been alive for all 5 national championships won by the cornhuskers, so Jordan grew up hearing the tales of Nebraska football legend. His love for football only grew as he got older. Soon he started playing in the Lincoln middle school football league, Midget Football. Playing there, he first sported the number 71, after his favorite husker lineman Jeremiah Sirles. Jordan quickly learned he had a unique gift of size and speed, but he wasn't the only one had caught on. Jordan was already on some smaller college's radars as he moved up to high school. He was a backup Varsity OT his freshman year and played in a handful of games where he flashed his potential. Then, the breakout begun his sophomore year. Jordan started all 11 games played that season leading up to a heartbreaking loss in the 2nd round of the NHSAA Football State Playoffs. Jordan was 4th in the state in pancakes with 41 and 3rd in the state in sacked allowed at only 3. Jordan would follow that season up by winning back to back state titles with his school, while finishing 1st in both pancakes and sacks allowed each year. He had many offers now from schools all over the country. But there was only one place he was thinking about attending, The University of Nebraska.
College career
Jordan arrived at Nebraska as one of the blue chip recruits of his class. Coming in as a highly touted 4 star recruit though had it's pressure. The coaches at Nebraska made the wise decision to redshirt Jordan his freshman year, and let him learn the college game without some of the prssure just yet. The next season, Jordan started at LT for the cornhuskers and never turned back. He made the Big 10 All-Freshman team and was one of the players invited to attend the Outland Trophy Award Ceremony. His Sophomore year Jordan really started to flash, as he finished All-Big Ten First Team and was invited to the Outland and Rimington Trophy ceremonies. But one more thing was missing for Jordan, winning at the highest level. The Cornhuskers won their Holiday Bowl game against the Washington Huskies 24-14, but Jordan wanted more. His Junior year started with lots of draft prospect hype and high expectations, but Jordan focused the team as a team captain to look for more. The Cornhuskers would finish the season in the top 5 at 10-2, losing once in the season to Ohio St. and again to them in the Big 10 title. They were the 5 seed in the CFP and were able to get a first round win against Clemson before losing to Alabama in the second round. Despite falling short of the goal, Jordan still had an outstanding year. He set a school record in career pancakes at 385 and only allowed 2 sacks all year. Jordan once again was All-Big 10 first team but this year also was awarded All-NCAA First Team. He also won the Outland and Rimington finally after falling short the previous years. Jordan declared for the DSFL draft after feeling like his legacy had been cemented in husker football legend. It was time to finally live his dream as a pro.
College career statistics
Career statistics | Offensive Line | |||
---|---|---|---|---|
Season | Team | Games | Pancakes | Sacks Allowed |
2061-63 | NEB | 39 | 385 | 7 |
Professional career
Ht | Wt | 40‑yd dash | 20‑ss | 3‑cone | Vert jump | Broad | BP | Wonderlic |
---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
6 ft 6 in (1.98 m) |
310 lb (141 kg) |
4.72 s | 4.29 s | 7.2 s | 38 in (0.97 m) |
9 ft 0 in (2.74 m) |
36 reps | 30 |
Professional career statistics
Use this page to get the stats table template.
Achievements and records
Use this section as an example.
""