:Jordan Ta'amu
{{Short description|American football player (born 1997)}}
{{Use American English|date = September 2019}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=March 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jordan Ta'amu
| image = Jordan Ta'amu (52735686195) (cropped).jpg
| alt =
| caption = Ta'amu with the DC Defenders in 2023
| current_team = DC Defenders
| number = 10
| position = Quarterback
| birth_date = {{birth date and age|1997|12|10}}
| birth_place = Pearl City, Hawaii, U.S.
| death_date =
| death_place =
| height_ft = 6
| height_in = 3
| weight_lb = 214
| high_school = Pearl City
| college = {{ubl|NMMI (2015–2016)|Ole Miss (2017–2018)}}
| undraftedyear = 2019
| pastteams = * Houston Texans ({{NFL Year|2019}})*
- St. Louis BattleHawks ({{XFL Year|2020}})
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2020}})*
- Detroit Lions (2020)*
- Kansas City Chiefs ({{NFL Year|2021}})*
- Detroit Lions (2021)*
- Washington Football Team (2021)*
- Carolina Panthers (2021)*
- Tampa Bay Bandits ({{USFL Year|2022}})
- DC Defenders ({{XFL Year|2023}})
- Minnesota Vikings ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- DC Defenders ({{UFL Year|2024}}–present)
| status = Active
| highlights = * XFL Offensive Player of the Year (2023)
- All-XFL Team (2023)
- USFL passing yards leader (2022)
- USFL passing touchdowns leader (2022)
| statleague = spring football
| statseason = 2025
| statweek = 8
| statlabel1 = Passing attempts
| statvalue1 = 1,208
| statlabel2 = Passing completions
| statvalue2 = 714
| statlabel3 = Completion percentage
| statvalue3 = 59.1
| statvalue4 = 64-30
| statlabel5 = Passing yards
| statvalue5 = 8,803
| statlabel6 = QB Rating
| statvalue6 = 89.0
| statlabel7 = Rushing yards
| statvalue7 = 1,254
| statlabel8 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue8 = 8
| pfr = TaamJo01
}}
Jordan Taalolo Ta'amu-Perifanos (born December 10, 1997) is an American professional football quarterback for the DC Defenders of the United Football League (UFL). He played college football for the Ole Miss Rebels. Ta'amu has been a member of several National Football League (NFL) teams and has started for the St. Louis Battlehawks and Defenders of the XFL and Tampa Bay Bandits of the United States Football League (USFL). With the Bandits, he led the 2022 USFL season in passing yardage and touchdowns. Ta'amu was named XFL Offensive Player of the Year following the 2023 XFL season with the Defenders.
Early life and college
Ta'amu attended the Pearl City High School in Pearl City, Hawaii. As a senior, he passed for 1,779 yards with 29 touchdowns against four interceptions.
Ta'amu played at New Mexico Military Institute for two seasons, passing for 3,014 yards and 32 touchdowns as a sophomore.{{Cite web |last=Morales |first=Antonio |date=November 10, 2017 |title=How did Jordan Ta'amu, a Hawaii native who went to a New Mexico JUCO, end up at Ole Miss? |url=https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/college/ole-miss/2017/11/10/how-did-jordan-taamu-hawaii-native-who-went-new-mexico-juco-end-up-ole-miss/851674001/ |access-date=September 4, 2019 |website=The Clarion-Ledger |publisher=Gannett}} He transferred to Ole Miss in 2017, entering the season as the backup to Shea Patterson before taking over as the starter for the final five games after Patterson suffered an injury. He finished the season with 1,682 passing yards, 11 touchdowns and 4 interceptions.{{Cite web |last=Kellenberger |first=Hugh |date=July 17, 2018 |title=Jordan Ta'amu is the quarterback Ole Miss needs for this moment |url=https://www.clarionledger.com/story/sports/columnists/kellenberger/2018/07/17/ole-miss-football-jordan-taamu-quarterback-ole-miss-needs-rebels-shea-patterson-matt-luke/793159002/ |access-date=September 4, 2019 |work=The Clarion-Ledger |publisher=Gannett}}{{Cite web |last=Sallee |first=Barrett |date=July 17, 2018 |title=Forgotten star of the SEC, Ole Miss QB Jordan Ta'amu ready to emerge from the shadows |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/news/forgotten-star-of-the-sec-ole-miss-qb-jordan-taamu-ready-to-emerge-from-the-shadows/ |access-date=September 4, 2019 |work=CBS Sports}}{{Cite web |last=Garrett |first=Ben |date=March 8, 2018 |title=Ta'amu taking ownership in senior season |url=http://www.djournal.com/oxford/sports/ole-miss/ta-amu-taking-ownership-in-senior-season/article_538c43ec-24f5-5b82-a603-a635b9ad7cbd.html |access-date=September 4, 2019 |website=Oxford Citizen |publisher=Daily Journal}}{{Cite web |title=Jordan Ta'amu Stats |url=http://www.espn.com/college-football/player/stats/_/id/4242418/jordan-ta%27amu |access-date=January 16, 2019 |website=ESPN}} He also rushed for 165 yards and 4 touchdowns. With Patterson transferring to the University of Michigan, Ta'amu entered the 2018 season as the starting quarterback.{{Cite web |last=Kellenberger |first=Hugh |date=July 17, 2018 |title=Jordan Ta'amu ready for first season as Ole Miss' fulltime starter |url=https://sports.usatoday.com/2018/07/17/jordan-taamu-ready-for-first-season-as-ole-miss-fulltime-starter/ |access-date=September 4, 2019 |work=USA Today |publisher=Gannett |url-access=subscription |archive-date=September 11, 2018 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20180911114326/http://sports.usatoday.com/2018/07/17/jordan-taamu-ready-for-first-season-as-ole-miss-fulltime-starter/ |url-status=dead }} In his senior season he passed for 3,918 yards, 19 touchdowns and 8 interceptions. He also rushed for 342 yards and 6 touchdowns. He finished the season ranked second in SEC passing yards, behind Alabama's Tua Tagovailoa, who played in three more games.{{Cite web |last=Spencer |first=Adam |date=January 14, 2019 |title=Quarterback-needy NFL team reportedly spent a lot of time with Jordan Ta'amu after Shrine Game practice |url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/ole-miss-football/quarterback-needy-nfl-team-reportedly-spent-a-lot-of-time-with-jordan-taamu-after-shrine-game-practice/ |access-date=January 16, 2019 |website=Saturday Down South}}
=Statistics=
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;" | ||||||||||||||
| rowspan="2"| Season
! rowspan="2"| Team ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | ||||||||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Record|Record as a starter}} | {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Average yards per rush}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} |
| 2017 | Ole Miss
| 8 || 5 || 3–2 || 115 || 173 || 66.5 || 1,682 || 9.7 || 11 || 4 || 164.5 || 57 || 165 || 2.9 || 4 | |||||||||||||
| 2018 | Ole Miss
| 12 || 12 || 5–7 || 266 || 418 || 63.6 || 3,918 || 9.4 || 19 || 8 || 153.5 || 116 || 342 || 2.9 || 6 | |||||||||||||
| colspan="2"| [https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jordan-taamu-1.html Career] || 20 || 17 || 8–9 || 381 || 591 || 64.5 || 5,600 || 9.5 || 30 || 12 || 156.8 || 173 || 507 || 2.9 || 10 |
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
| height ft = 6
| height in = 2 5/8
| weight = 221
| dash = 4.77
| ten split = 1.59
| twenty split = 2.77
| shuttle = 4.36
| cone drill = 7.06
| vertical = 27.5
| broad ft = 9
| broad in = 1
| arm span = 32 1/4
| hand span = 9 7/8
| note = All values from NFL Combine{{Cite web |url=https://www.nfl.com/prospects/jordan-ta%27amu/32005441-4142-6541-5d91-bae3170aa28d |title=Jordan Ta'amu Draft and Combine Prospect Profile |website=NFL.com |access-date=February 5, 2024}}{{Cite web |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1022814&DraftYear=2019 |title=2019 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Ta'amu College Football Profile |website=DraftScout.com |access-date=February 5, 2024}}
}}
=Houston Texans=
On August 7, 2019, Ta'amu signed with the Houston Texans;{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=August 7, 2019 |title=Texans sign quarterback Jordan Ta'amu |url=https://www.chron.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-sign-quarterback-Jordan-Ta-amu-14288386.php |access-date=September 4, 2019 |work=Houston Chronicle |publisher=Hearst Communications}} he was released on August 30, 2019.{{Cite web |last=Wilson |first=Aaron |date=August 31, 2019 |title=Texans roster moves: Team trades for Carlos Hyde, Keion Crossen; deals Martinas Rankin |url=https://www.houstonchronicle.com/sports/texans/article/Texans-cut-Vyncint-Smith-Martinas-Rankin-14402151.php |access-date=May 7, 2022 |work=Houston Chronicle |publisher=Hearst Communications}}
=St. Louis BattleHawks=
On October 15, 2019, Ta'amu was allocated to the St. Louis BattleHawks of the XFL, the first player for the team.{{Cite web |last=Florio |first=Mike |date=October 15, 2019 |title=XFL announces its eight allocated quarterbacks |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2019/10/15/xfl-announces-its-eight-allocated-quarterbacks/ |access-date=October 22, 2019 |publisher=Pro Football Talk}} He was the only one of the XFL's first eight quarterbacks to not have any professional regular season experience. He signed a contract with the team on November 4, 2019. On January 29, 2020, Ta'amu was named the starting quarterback.
During the BattleHawks first game against the Dallas Renegades on February 9, Ta'amu threw for 209 yards and a passing touchdown, while rushing for 77 yards, helping the team win a 15–9 victory against the Renegades.{{Cite web |last=Sullivan |first=Tyler |date=February 9, 2020 |title=XFL scores, highlights in Week 1: New York Guardians, St. Louis BattleHawks earn wins on opening weekend |url=https://www.cbssports.com/xfl/news/xfl-scores-highlights-in-week-1-new-york-guardians-st-louis-battlehawks-earn-wins-on-opening-weekend/live/ |access-date=February 9, 2020 |work=CBS Sports}} He had another productive game in Week 2 against the Houston Roughnecks, with 316 combined yards of offense and four total touchdowns, but threw 2 interceptions as the Battlehawks lost 24–28.{{Cite news |last=Shimabuku |first=Christian |date=February 17, 2020 |title=Pearl City's Jordan Ta'amu throws three touchdowns in Week 2 of XFL action |work=KHON2 |url=https://www.khon2.com/sports/pearl-citys-jordan-taamu-throws-three-touchdowns-in-week-2-of-xfl-action/ |access-date=February 20, 2020}} After the XFL's season was cut short, Ta'amu was placed on the reserve/other league list on April 2, 2020, in order to sign with the Kansas City Chiefs.{{Cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |access-date=April 5, 2020 |website=XFL}} He had his contract terminated when the league suspended operations on April 10, 2020.{{Cite news |last=Condotta |first=Bob |date=April 10, 2020 |title=XFL suspends operations, terminates all employees, but Jim Zorn says he has hopes league will continue |work=Seattle Times|url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/xfl-suspends-operations-terminates-all-employees/ |access-date=July 17, 2020}}
=Kansas City Chiefs (first stint)=
Ta'amu signed with the Kansas City Chiefs on April 2, 2020.{{Cite web |last=Dajani |first=Jordan |date=March 23, 2020 |title=Chiefs sign former St. Louis BattleHawks quarterback Jordan Ta'amu after successful XFL season |url=https://www.cbssports.com/nfl/news/chiefs-sign-former-st-louis-battlehawks-quarterback-jordan-taamu-after-successful-xfl-season/ |access-date=April 2, 2020 |work=CBS Sports}} On September 5, 2020, he was waived.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=September 5, 2020 |title=Report: Chiefs waive former XFL QB Jordan Ta'amu |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/09/05/kansas-city-chiefs-jordan-taamu-xfl-waived/ |access-date=September 5, 2020 |website=Chiefs Wire|publisher=USA Today}} He was signed to the practice squad the following day.{{Cite web |title=The Kansas City Chiefs Make Good Use Of New Practice Squad Rules |url=https://www.forbes.com/sites/jefffedotin/2020/09/06/the-kansas-city-chiefs-make-good-use-of-new-practice-squad-rules/ |website=Forbes}} On October 3, 2020, he tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the practice squad/COVID-19 reserve list.{{Cite web |last=Baca |first=Michael |date=October 3, 2020 |title=Chiefs practice squad QB Jordan Ta'amu tests positive for COVID-19, placed on reserve list |url=https://www.nfl.com/news/chiefs-practice-squad-qb-jordan-ta-amu-tests-positive-for-covid-19-placed-on-res |access-date=October 21, 2020 |website=NFL}} He was removed from the COVID-19 list on October 21.{{Cite web |title=Jordan Ta'amu: Healthy return to team |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jordan-taamu-healthy-return-to-team/ |access-date=October 31, 2020 |work=CBS Sports|date=October 22, 2020 }} He was released on October 27.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=October 27, 2020 |title=Chiefs release practice squad QB Jordan Ta'amu |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2020/10/27/kansas-city-chiefs-jordan-taamu-released/ |access-date=November 8, 2020 |website=USA Today}}
=Detroit Lions (first stint)=
On December 16, 2020, Ta'amu was signed to the Detroit Lions' practice squad.{{Cite web |last=Schlitt |first=Erik |date=December 16, 2020 |title=Lions sign QB Jordan Ta'amu, RB Jordan Scarlett to practice squad |url=https://lionswire.usatoday.com/2020/12/16/lions-sign-qb-jordan-taamu-rb-jordan-scarlett-to-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 2, 2021 |work=USA Today}}
=Kansas City Chiefs (second stint)=
Ta'amu was signed to a reserve/future contract on January 12, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=January 15, 2021 |title=Chiefs sign WR Chad Williams, QB Jordan Ta'amu to reserve/future contracts |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/15/kansas-city-chiefs-chad-williams-jordan-taamu-reserve-future-contracts/ |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=Chiefs Wire}}{{Cite web |last=Goldman |first=Charles |date=January 12, 2021 |title=Chiefs sign QB Jordan Ta'amu to practice squad, cut Tyler Clark |url=https://chiefswire.usatoday.com/2021/01/12/kansas-city-chiefs-jordan-taamu-back-on-practice-squad/ |access-date=February 7, 2021 |website=Chiefs Wire}} He was waived on May 10, 2021.{{Cite web |last=Williams |first=Charean |date=May 10, 2021 |title=Chiefs cut Jordan Ta'amu, Bryan Witzmann |url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/05/10/chiefs-cut-jordan-taamu-bryan-witzmann/ |access-date=July 12, 2021 |website=ProFootballTalk}}
=Detroit Lions (second stint)=
Ta'amu signed with the Detroit Lions on August 17, 2021.{{Cite web|date=August 17, 2021|title=Former Ole Miss QB Jordan Ta'amu signs with new NFL team|url=https://www.saturdaydownsouth.com/ole-miss-football/former-ole-miss-qb-jordan-taamu-signs-with-new-nfl-team/|access-date=August 17, 2021|website=Saturday Down South|language=en-US}} He was cut six days later on August 23, 2021.{{Cite web|date=August 23, 2021|title=Lions cut Darius Jennings, Jordan Ta'amu, three others|url=https://profootballtalk.nbcsports.com/2021/08/23/lions-cut-darius-jennings-jordan-taamu-three-others/|access-date=August 24, 2021|website=ProFootballTalk}}
=Washington Football Team=
File:Jordan Ta'amu (cropped).jpg
On December 15, 2021, Ta'amu was signed to the Washington Football Team's practice squad,{{cite web|title=Washington places 7 players on Reserve/COVID-19 list, designates Sam Cosmi to return from IR, signs 2 to practice squad|url=https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-places-7-players-on-reserve-covid-19-list-designates-sam-cosmi-to-ret|website=Washington Commanders|date=December 15, 2021|access-date=May 7, 2022|archive-date=April 21, 2022|archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20220421160416/https://www.commanders.com/news/washington-places-7-players-on-reserve-covid-19-list-designates-sam-cosmi-to-ret|url-status=dead}} but was released eight days later. During this time, the starting quarterback for Washington was Taylor Heinicke, who was Ta'amu's back up in the XFL.
=Carolina Panthers=
On December 30, 2021, Ta'amu was signed to the Carolina Panthers practice squad.{{cite web|title=Panthers place three more on COVID-19 list, activate one|url=https://www.panthers.com/news/panthers-place-three-more-on-covid-19-list-activate-one|author=Gantt, Darin|website=Carolina Panthers|date=December 30, 2021}} He was released on January 4, 2022.
=Tampa Bay Bandits=
Ta'amu was selected with the second pick of the 2022 USFL draft by the Tampa Bay Bandits. He led the USFL in passing yards at 2,014 and touchdowns with 14.{{cite web |last1=Redding |first1=Jared |title=Jordan Ta'amu finished first USFL season as a top offensive performer |url=https://247sports.com/college/ole-miss/Article/Jordan-Taamu-Ole-Miss-football-quarterback-USFL-Tampa-Bay-Bandits-189661926/ |website=247 Spirts |access-date=August 6, 2022}}
=DC Defenders (first stint)=
Ta'amu was assigned to the DC Defenders of the XFL on January 6, 2023.{{Cite web |last=Mitchell |first=Mike |title=Jordan Ta'amu Returns To The XFL, Joins The D.C. Defenders |url=https://xflnewshub.com/xfl-news/jordan-taamu-returns-to-the-xfl-joins-the-d-c-defenders/ |access-date=January 5, 2023 |website=xflnewshub.com |date=January 4, 2023 |language=en-us}}{{cite tweet |user=XFLDefenders |title=.@JTaamu10 has a new home, and it's D.C. |number=1611483265545949186 |date=January 6, 2023 |access-date=January 7, 2023}} On May 5, 2023, Ta'amu was announced as the XFL's 2023 Offensive Player of the Year.{{Cite web |title=Ta'amu Named 2023 XFL Offensive Player of the Year |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-latest-news/taamu-named-2023-XFL-offensive-player-of-the-year |access-date=May 5, 2023 |website=www.xfl.com |language=en}} He was released from his contract on August 18, 2023.{{cite web |title=XFL Transactions |url=https://www.xfl.com/xfl-transactions |website=XFL.com |access-date=December 25, 2023}}
=Minnesota Vikings=
On August 21, 2023, he was signed by the Minnesota Vikings.{{Cite web |last=Peters |first=Craig |date=August 21, 2023 |title=Vikings Sign Quarterback Jordan Ta'amu |url=https://www.vikings.com/news/quarterback-jordan-ta-amu-sign?fbclid=IwAR33YVrIkpHpXKzH45BnTTWc1dBWu0PGzIcLdV-7o7xEKpIysBAKzR3YX84 |access-date=January 14, 2024 |website=Vikings.com}} He was waived on August 28.{{cite news|title=Vikings Begin Roster Reductions Ahead of Final Roster Cut Deadline|url=https://www.vikings.com/news/2023-roster-reductions-15-players-ahead-deadline|date=August 28, 2023|website=Vikings.com}}
On September 9, 2023, Ta'amu was revealed to be claimed by the Saskatchewan Roughriders of the Canadian Football League on their negotiation list, as part of the league mandate making ten names from that list public. Under the CFL's terms of employment, the Roughriders will hold exclusive rights to Ta'amu should he seek to play in the CFL unless they remove him from the list.{{cite web | title=Ten players revealed from each CFL team's negotiation list | website=CFL.ca | date=2023-09-08 | url=https://www.cfl.ca/2023/09/08/ten-players-revealed-from-each-cfl-teams-negotiation-list/ | access-date=2025-01-31}}
= DC Defenders (second stint) =
Ta'amu re-signed with the Defenders on February 22, 2024.{{cite news |title=Luis Perez and Jordan Ta'amu to return for 2024 season |url=https://www.theufl.com/news/2024/february/22/luis-perez-and-jordan-ta-amu-to-return-for-2024-season |website=TheUFL.com |date=February 22, 2024 |access-date=February 23, 2024}}
On January 14, 2025, Ta'amu re-signed with the Defenders for the 2025 UFL season.{{Cite web |title=UFL Transactions |url=https://uflboard.com/ufl-transactions/ |access-date=2025-01-15 |website=UFLBoard.com |language=en-US}} In week 7, Ta'amu completed 19-of-24 passes for 278 yards and 3 touchdowns. For his performance, he would be named the UFL offensive player of the week.{{cite web |title=UFL Announces Standout Performers for Week Seven |url=https://www.theufl.com/news/ufl-announces-standout-performers-for-week-seven |website=The UFL |access-date=15 May 2025}}
Career statistics
| class="wikitable"
! colspan="2"| Legend |
| style="background:#ffd700; width:3em;"|
| Offensive Player of the Year |
| style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"|
| Led the league |
| Bold
| Career high |
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Regular Season statistics ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| League ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="9"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | ||||||||||||||||
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}} | {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Sac|Sacked}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2020 | STL | XFL
| 5 || 5 || 3–2 || 97 || 134 || style="background:#cfecec; width:3em;"| 72.4|| 1,050 || 7.8 || 5 || 2 || 101.3 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 12 || 41 || 217 || 5.3 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2022 | TB | USFL
| 10|| 10|| 4–6 || style="background:#cfecec;"|172|| style="background:#cfecec;"| 302|| 57.0 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 2,014 || 6.7 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 14 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 12|| 76.2 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 25 || 59 || 365|| style="background:#cfecec;"| 6.2|| 1 | ||||||||||||||
| style="background:#ffd700;"| 2023 | DC | XFL
| 10|| 10|| 9–1 || 142 || 227 || 62.6 || 1,878 || style="background:#cfecec;"|8.3|| 14|| 3 || 103.7|| 6 || 67|| 301 || 4.5 || 3 | ||||||||||||||
| 2024 | DC | rowspan="2"| UFL
| 10|| 10 || 4–6 || 161 || 280 || 57.5 || 1,854 || 6.6 || 15 || style="background:#cfecec;"| 9 || 82.1 || 19 || 43 || 203 || 4.7 || 1 | ||||||||||||||
| 2025 | DC
| 9 || 9 || 6–3 || 155 || 285 || 54.4 || 2,155 || 7.6 || 17 || 4 || 92.9 || 7 || 41 || 178 || 4.4 || 2 | |||||||||||||||
| colspan="3"| [https://www.footballdb.com/players/jordan-taamu-taamujo01 Career] | 44 | 44 | 26–18 | 727 | 1,228 | 59.2 | 8,951 | 7.3 | 65 | 30 | 89.3 | 69 | 251 | 1,264 | 5.0 | 8 |
| class="wikitable" style="text-align:center;"
|+Playoff statistics ! rowspan="2"| Year ! rowspan="2"| Team ! rowspan="2"| League ! colspan="3"| Games ! colspan="8"| Passing ! colspan="4"| Rushing | ||||||||||||||
| {{abbr|GP|Games played}} | {{abbr|GS|Games started}} | {{abbr|Record|Record as a starting quarterback}} | {{abbr|Cmp|Passes completed}} | {{abbr|Att|Passes attempted}} | {{abbr|Pct|Completion percentage}} | {{abbr|Yds|Passing yards}} | {{abbr|Y/A|Yards per passing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Passing touchdowns}} | {{abbr|Int|Interceptions}} | {{abbr|Rtg|Passer rating}} | {{abbr|Att|Rushing attempts}} | {{abbr|Yds|Rushing yards}} | {{abbr|Avg|Yards per rushing attempt}} | {{abbr|TD|Rushing touchdowns}} |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | DC | XFL
| 2 || 2 || 1–1 || 35 || 61 || 57.4 || 503 || 8.2 || 4 ||5 || 72.0 || 6 || 34 || 5.7 || 0 |
References
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