Player profile: Andre Jordan looks to start fresh with Auburn in 2026
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Player profile: Andre Jordan looks to start fresh with Auburn in 2026
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 15:Defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins seen in action during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
(Jason Mowry, Getty Images)
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The 2026 football season for the Auburn Tigers is on the horizon. As we anticipate the start of the season, let's introduce you to a key member of the 2026 roster.
For the first time since this series began, we will highlight a member ofAuburnfootball's transfer portal haul.Andre Jordan Jr.joined Auburn's roster this offseason after spending three seasons on the West Coast. He signed withOregon Stateout of high school and played for theBeaversfor two seasons before transferring toUCLAahead of the 2025 season. This year, he looks to bring his disruptive mentality to the Plains and become a problem for opposing wide receivers.
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Jordan's ability to hinder the opposition's passing game jumps off the page immediately. Over the last two seasons, Jordan has broken up 14 passes, 10 of which were recorded last season with UCLA. Opposing wide receivers have also found it difficult to haul in passes when guarded by Jordan in recent years. After allowing 80% of passes to be caught as a freshman in 2023, Jordan has improved his numbers each season. As a sophomore in 2024, 63% of passes thrown his way were caught, and that number decreased to 51% in 2025 at UCLA,according to Pro Football Focus data.
Jordan joinsRayshawn Pleasantas one of the elder members of the cornerback room. As seniors, Jordan and Pleasant will lead a group of talented, young corners, including Blake Woodby,Shamar Arnoux, Scrap Richardson, andKamari Todd. Will Jordan continue to be a nuisance in the passing game while taking on an important leadership role?
Get to know senior cornerback Andre Jordan Jr below.
Andre Jordan Jr.'s player profile
Position: Cornerback
Hometown: Federal Way, Washington
High School: Federal Way High School
Previous college teams: UCLA (2025), Oregon State (2023-24)
Strengths:Coverage (74.0 in 2025), Pass Rush (71.3 in 2025), Receptions (51% catch rate in 2025)
Photos of Andre Jordan Jr.'s career
EL PASO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Running back Jeremiyah Love #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for yardage against defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #27 and defensive back Jack Kane #24 of the Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 29, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. The Fighting Irish defeated the Beavers 40-8. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
(Sam Wasson, Getty Images)
Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (27) prepares for the play during the second half of the game against Idaho State on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.
(Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal, Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
Oct 5, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (27) and Colorado State Rams wide receiver Armani Winfield (1) battle for the ball during the second half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
Oct 28, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back DJ Williams #8 runs the ball agaisnt Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #27 during the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports
Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (27) celebrates after tackling UNLV Rebels wide receiver Ricky White III (11) during an NCAA football game against UNLV at Reser Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Corvallis, Ore.
(Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal, Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 06: Troy Omeire #0 of the UNLV Rebels catches a touchdown against Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins during the second quarter of a game at Allegiant Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
(Ian Maule, Getty Images)
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: Jacory Barney Jr. #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers makes a catch for a touchdown as he is tackled by Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins and Rodrick Pleasant #18, to take a 7-0 lead, during the first quarter at Rose Bowl Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 15: Wide receiver Bryson Rodgers #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes battles Defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins for position during the game at Ohio Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
(Jason Mowry, Getty Images)
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 15:Defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins seen in action during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
(Jason Mowry, Getty Images)
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins breaks up a pass intended for Ja'Kobi Lane #8 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) is tackled by UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) and defensive back Key Lawrence (4) during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
(Kiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Kyron Hudson (1) catches a pass over UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
(Kiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a one-handed catch in front of UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) gets by UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) and defensive back Cole Martin (21) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Omari Evans (5) is forced out of bounds by UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) after a 9-yard gain during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) defends a pass intended for Washington Huskies wide receiver Omari Evans (5) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) carries the ball against UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
EL PASO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Running back Jeremiyah Love #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for yardage against defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #27 and defensive back Jack Kane #24 of the Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 29, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. The Fighting Irish defeated the Beavers 40-8. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
(Sam Wasson, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
EL PASO, TEXAS - DECEMBER 29: Running back Jeremiyah Love #12 of the Notre Dame Fighting Irish runs for yardage against defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #27 and defensive back Jack Kane #24 of the Oregon State Beavers during the second half of the Tony the Tiger Sun Bowl game at Sun Bowl Stadium on December 29, 2023 in El Paso, Texas. The Fighting Irish defeated the Beavers 40-8. (Photo by Sam Wasson/Getty Images)
(Sam Wasson, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (27) prepares for the play during the second half of the game against Idaho State on Saturday, Aug. 31, 2024 at Reser Stadium in Corvallis, Ore.
(Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal, Abigail Dollins/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Oct 5, 2024; Corvallis, Oregon, USA; Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (27) and Colorado State Rams wide receiver Armani Winfield (1) battle for the ball during the second half at Reser Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images
(Craig Strobeck, Craig Strobeck-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Oct 28, 2023; Tucson, Arizona, USA; Arizona Wildcats running back DJ Williams #8 runs the ball agaisnt Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #27 during the second half at Arizona Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Zachary BonDurant-USA TODAY Sports
Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Oregon State Beavers defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (27) celebrates after tackling UNLV Rebels wide receiver Ricky White III (11) during an NCAA football game against UNLV at Reser Stadium on Saturday, Oct. 19, 2024, in Corvallis, Ore.
(Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal, Kevin Neri/Statesman Journal / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
LAS VEGAS, NEVADA - SEPTEMBER 06: Troy Omeire #0 of the UNLV Rebels catches a touchdown against Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins during the second quarter of a game at Allegiant Stadium on September 06, 2025 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Photo by Ian Maule/Getty Images)
(Ian Maule, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
PASADENA, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 08: Jacory Barney Jr. #2 of the Nebraska Cornhuskers makes a catch for a touchdown as he is tackled by Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins and Rodrick Pleasant #18, to take a 7-0 lead, during the first quarter at Rose Bowl Stadium on November 08, 2025 in Pasadena, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 15: Wide receiver Bryson Rodgers #13 of the Ohio State Buckeyes battles Defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins for position during the game at Ohio Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
(Jason Mowry, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
COLUMBUS, OHIO - NOVEMBER 15:Defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins seen in action during the game against the Ohio State Buckeyes at Ohio Stadium on November 15, 2025 in Columbus, Ohio. (Photo by Jason Mowry/Getty Images)
(Jason Mowry, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
LOS ANGELES, CALIFORNIA - NOVEMBER 29: Andre Jordan Jr. #2 of the UCLA Bruins breaks up a pass intended for Ja'Kobi Lane #8 of the USC Trojans during the third quarter at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum on November 29, 2025 in Los Angeles, California. (Photo by Harry How/Getty Images)
(Harry How, Getty Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions quarterback Drew Allar (15) is tackled by UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) and defensive back Key Lawrence (4) during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
(Kiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Oct 4, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Penn State Nittany Lions wide receiver Kyron Hudson (1) catches a pass over UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) for a touchdown during the fourth quarter at Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images
(Kiyoshi Mio, Kiyoshi Mio-Imagn Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Ohio State Buckeyes wide receiver Jeremiah Smith (4) makes a one-handed catch in front of UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) during the NCAA football game at Ohio Stadium in Columbus on Nov. 15, 2025.
(Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch, Adam Cairns/Columbus Dispatch / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images)
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Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Washington Huskies quarterback Demond Williams Jr. (2) gets by UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) and defensive back Cole Martin (21) as he runs for a touchdown during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; Washington Huskies wide receiver Omari Evans (5) is forced out of bounds by UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) after a 9-yard gain during the first half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Nov 22, 2025; Pasadena, California, USA; UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) defends a pass intended for Washington Huskies wide receiver Omari Evans (5) during the second half at the Rose Bowl. Mandatory Credit: Jayne Kamin-Oncea-Imagn Images
Photos: Andre Jordan Jr's career at UCLA and Oregon State
Nov 29, 2025; Los Angeles, California, USA; Southern California Trojans wide receiver Makai Lemon (6) carries the ball against UCLA Bruins defensive back Andre Jordan Jr. (2) in the second half at United Airlines Field at Los Angeles Memorial Coliseum. Mandatory Credit: Kirby Lee-Imagn Images
(Kirby Lee, Kirby Lee-Imagn Images)
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