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New York Jets pick QB Jordan Travis in Round 5 of 2024 NFL Draft. Everything you need to know
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Florida State quarterback Jordan Travis has been picked 171 overall by the New York Jets in the 2024 NFL Draft.
He played at FSU from 2019 to 2023, transferring from Louisville in after the 2018 season.
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Here's everything you need to know about Travis.
Jordan Travis height and weight
Travis was measured at 6-foot-1-inch and 200 pounds at the NFL Scouting Combine.
Jordan Travis college, hometown
Travis began his college career at Louisville in 2018 playing for the Cardinals for only one season before transferring to FSU. He has played the last five years in Tallahassee.
He is from West Palm Beach, Florida and attended The Benjamin School in North Palm Beach, Florida.
Jordan Travis college stats, highlights
During his college career, Travis has been known for his mobility and creativity in the backfield. He constantly finds ways to get the ball to his receivers, even if he is down and out.
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Travis is a dual-threat quarterback who can throw the ball just as well as he can run with it. Last season he passed for 2,734 yards, completing 205-of-320 attempts and 20 touchdowns. Travis also rushed for 160 yards and seven touchdowns in 11 games.
Over his career, he's passed for 8,693 yards, completing 635-of-1,023 attempts and throwing 66 touchdowns. Travis has rushed for 1,934 yards and 31 touchdowns.
Travis' senior season was cut short after suffering a serious left leg injury against North Alabama. Still, he remained a constant in FSU's locker room and sideline for the remainder of the season.
His leadership qualities and attitude off the field were something that he has wanted to show off to NFL courts as he was unable to do combine and Pro Day drills.
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Travis was the driving force behind FSU's success this past season, powering the Seminoles to wins over No. 5 LSU, Clemson, No. 16 Duke and Miami .
Travis is the only FSU quarterback to defeat Miami three years in a row. The Seminoles win in Clemson was their first win in Death Valley in a decade. He is also FSU's all-time leader in total offense and touchdowns.
Jordan Travis NFL Combine results
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40-yard dash - did not participate
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Bench press (225 pounds) - did not participate
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Vertical jump - did not participate
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Broad jump - did not participate
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3-cone drill - did not participate
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Shuttle run - did not participate
Jack Williams covers Florida State athletics for Tallahassee Democrat. Contact him via email at jwilliams@tallahassee.com or on X @jackgwilliams.
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