Jordan Mims
{{Short description|American football player (born 1999)}}
{{Use mdy dates|date=June 2024}}
{{Infobox NFL biography
| name = Jordan Mims
| image =
| caption =
| current_team = New Orleans Saints
| number = 33
| position = Running back
| birth_date = {{Birth date and age|1999|6|16}}
| birth_place = East Palo Alto, California, U.S.
| height_ft = 5
| height_in = 10
| weight_lb = 206
| high_school = Menlo-Atherton {{avoid wrap|(Atherton, California)}}
| college = Fresno State (2017–2022)
| undraftedyear = 2023
| pastteams =
- Buffalo Bills ({{NFL Year|2023}})*
- New Orleans Saints ({{NFL Year|2023}}–present)
| status = Active
| statleague = NFL
| statweek = 18
| statseason = 2024
| statlabel1 = Rushing yards
| statvalue1 = 70
| statlabel2 = Rushing average
| statvalue2 = 3.5
| statlabel3 = Rushing touchdowns
| statvalue3 =
| statlabel4 = Receptions
| statvalue4 = 12
| statlabel5 = Receiving yards
| statvalue5 = 71
| statlabel6 = Receiving touchdowns
| statvalue6 =
| statlabel7 = Total tackles
| statvalue7 = 3
| highlights =
- First-team All-Mountain West (2022)
- New Mexico Bowl Offensive MVP (2021)
}}
Jordan Mims (born June 16, 1999) is an American professional football running back for the New Orleans Saints of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Fresno State Bulldogs.
Early life
Mims grew up in East Palo Alto, California and attended high school at Menlo-Atherton. In Mims career, he rushed for 4,080 yards and 46 touchdowns on 474 carries, he also caught 50 passes for 687 yards and five touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Jordan Mims Football Stats |url=https://www.maxpreps.com/ca/atherton/menlo-atherton-bears/athletes/jordan-mims/football/stats/?careerid=mvef5rmhr0mvf |website=MaxPreps |access-date=28 July 2023}} Mims would decide to commit to play college football at Fresno State University over other schools such as Eastern Washington, Idaho, and San Jose State.{{cite web |last1=Mazeika |first1=Vytas |title=Football recruiting: M-A running back Jordan Mims follows familiar path to Fresno State |url=https://www.mercurynews.com/2017/01/18/football-recruiting-m-a-running-back-jordan-mims-follows-familiar-path-to-fresno-state/amp/ |website=Mercury News |date=18 January 2017 |access-date=28 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Sabedra |first1=Darren |title=Football recruiting: Menlo-Atherton’s Jordan Mims chooses Fresno State |url=https://www.eastbaytimes.com/2017/01/17/football-recruiting-menlo-athertons-jordan-mims-chooses-fresno-state/amp/ |website=East Bay Times |date=17 January 2017 |access-date=28 July 2023}}
College career
In Mims first three seasons, he rushed 291 times for 1,203 yards and 13 touchdowns, while also bringing in 45 passes for 521 yards and three touchdowns.{{cite web |title=Jordan Mims |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/players/jordan-mims-1.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=28 July 2023}} However, in 2021 Mims would breakout. Mims had a breakout game in week nine, where he rushed for 186 yards and two touchdowns to help upset #21 San Diego State and hand them their first loss of the year, beating them 30–20.{{cite web |last1=Gilgich |first1=Daniel |title=Jordan Mims, Bulldogs power through Aztecs to reclaim Old Oil Can |url=https://sjvsun.com/sports/jordan-mims-bulldogs-power-through-aztecs-to-reclaim-old-oil-can/ |website=The San Joaquin Valley Sun |access-date=29 July 2023}} Mims also had a stellar performance in the team's bowl game where he rushed for 165 yards and two touchdowns along with hauling in five passes for 71 yards and a touchdown.{{cite web |title=Fresno State beats UTEP 31-24 in New Mexico Bowl |url=https://www.usatoday.com/story/sports/ncaaf/2021/12/18/fresno-state-beats-utep-31-24-in-new-mexico-bowl/49545799/ |work=USA Today |date=18 December 2021 |access-date=29 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Ochoa |first1=Adrian |title= New Mexico Bowl: Fresno State defeats UTEP, 31-24|url=https://kvia.com/sports/2021/12/18/new-mexico-bowl-fresno-state-defeats-utep-31-24/ |website=KVIA |date=18 December 2021 |access-date=29 July 2023}} For his performance on the game he was named the New Mexico Bowl Offensive MVP.{{cite web |last1=Gilgich |first1=Daniel |title=Jordan Mims leads Bulldogs to New Mexico Bowl win over UTEP |url=https://sjvsun.com/sports/jordan-mims-leads-bulldogs-to-new-mexico-bowl-win-over-utep/ |work=The San Joaquin Valley Sun |access-date=29 July 2023}} Mims finished the 2021 season with 710 yards and six touchdowns while also racking up 25 receptions for 324 yards and four touchdowns.{{cite web |title=2021 Fresno State Bulldogs Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/2021.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=29 July 2023}} Mims opened up the season hot, having a standout game in week two against Oregon State, where he rushed 21 times for 122 yards and two touchdowns. However the Bulldogs would fall 35-32 as Oregon State fullback Jack Colletto scored a game winning touchdown.{{cite web |title=Oregon St. rallies to stun Fresno St. on final play |url=https://sportsnaut.com/oregon-st-rallies-to-stun-fresno-st-on-final-play/ |website=Sportsnaut |access-date=29 July 2023}} In week seven Mims had his best regular season performance as he would have 26 carries for 165 yards and a touchdown, as Mims helped the Bulldogs beat New Mexico 41–9.{{cite web |title=Fife leads Fresno State in 41-9 rout of New Mexico |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20221022_FRESNO@NMEX/ |work=CBS Sports |access-date=29 July 2023}} Then four weeks later in Week 11, Mims had another great performance rushing 19 times for 156 yards and a touchdown as he helped lead Fresno State to another win beating Nevada 41–14.{{cite web |title=Haener accounts for 4 TDs, Fresno St. beats Nevada 41-14 |url=https://www.cbssports.com/college-football/gametracker/recap/NCAAF_20221119_FRESNO@NEVADA/ |website=CBS Sports |access-date=29 July 2023}} Just a week later in Fresno State's season finale Mims rushed for three touchdowns to help beat Wyoming 30–0.{{cite web |title=Mims runs for 3 TDs, Fresno St. beats Wyoming 30-0 |url=https://www.seattletimes.com/sports/mims-runs-for-3-tds-fresno-st-beats-wyoming-30-0/?amp=1 |work=Seattle Times |access-date=29 July 2023}}{{cite web |title=Jordan Mims scores three touchdowns to lead Fresno State over Wyoming |url=https://billingsgazette.com/sports/college/mountain-west-conference/university-of-wyoming/football/jordan-mims-scores-three-touchdowns-to-lead-fresno-state-over-wyoming/article_db170ad0-6e0c-11ed-96d2-db41a262d18c.html |work=Billings Gazette |access-date=29 July 2023}} In the Mountain West Conference Football Championship Game, Mims had an excellent game running for 83 yards and two touchdowns, as he helped the Bulldogs beat Boise State, 28–16.{{cite web |last1=Chatraw |first1=Jason |title=Fresno State beats Boise State 28-16 for Mountain West title |url=https://apnews.com/article/college-football-sports-boise-jake-haener-jordan-mims-d94e4d3592fb51163de849ed40e293f9 |work=AP News |access-date=29 July 2023}}{{cite web |title=Fresno State wins at Boise State for 2022 Mountain West football championship |url=https://spectrumnews1.com/wi/milwaukee/sports/2022/12/04/fresno-state-wins-at-boise-state-for-2022-mountain-west-conference-championship |website=Spectrum News |date=4 December 2022 |access-date=29 July 2023}} In Fresno State's bowl game, Mims had the best game of his career rushing for 205 yards and two touchdowns, as Fresno State defeated Washington State 29–6 to win the LA Bowl.{{cite web |title=Mims, Haener lead Fresno State past Washington State in LA Bowl |url=https://www.tsn.ca/ncaa/jordan-mims-jake-haener-fresno-state-beat-washington-state-la-bowl-1.1894816 |work=TSN |access-date=29 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Clark |first1=Colton |title=Difference makers: Fresno State's Jordan Mims rushes for 205 yards, two touchdowns in LA Bowl victory |url=https://www.nonstoplocal.com/spokane/sports/difference-makers-fresno-states-jordan-mims-rushes-for-205-yards-two-touchdowns-in-la-bowl/article_dde065a2-8992-5ead-864e-5e6fa38d0ce2.html |website=Non Stop Local |access-date=29 July 2023}} For his performance on the game he was named the LA Bowl offensive MVP.{{cite web |last1=Reedy |first1=Joe |title=Mims, Haener lead Fresno St. past Washington St. in LA Bowl |url=https://www.sandiegouniontribune.com/sports/national/story/2022-12-17/mims-haener-lead-fresno-st-past-washington-st-in-la-bowl |work=The San Diego Union Tribune |date=17 December 2022 |access-date=29 July 2023}} Mims finished the year with his best year ever, carrying the ball 261 times for 1,372 yards and 18 touchdowns, while also bringing in 21 receptions for 126 yards and a touchdown.{{cite web |title=2022 Fresno State Bulldogs Stats |url=https://www.sports-reference.com/cfb/schools/fresno-state/2022.html |website=Sports Reference |access-date=29 July 2023}} For his performance on the year he was named First Team All Mountain West.{{cite web |last1=Pool |first1=Colton |title=NFL Draft: Jordan Mims of Fresno State Brings Well-Balanced Game To Pro Level |url=https://herosports.com/fbs-nfl-draft-jordan-mims-fresno-state-cpcp/ |website=HERO Sports |access-date=29 July 2023}}
Mims finished his career in the Fresno State record books multiple times ending up 5th in all purpose yards, 4th all time in receptions by a running back, 4th all time in rushing yards, tied for 3rd all time in rushing touchdowns, tied for 3rd all time in 150 yard rushing games, 2nd all time in rushing attempts, and 2nd all time scoring leader.{{cite web |last1=Marchionte |first1=Bo |title=2023 NFL Draft: Interview with Fresno State RB Jordan Mims |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/draft/news/2023-nfl-draft-interview-with-fresno-state-rb-jordan-mims |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=29 July 2023}}
Professional career
{{NFL predraft
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| height in = 10 1/2
| weight = 206
| dash = 4.66
| ten split = 1.65
| twenty split = 2.70
| shuttle = 4.50
| cone drill = 7.50
| vertical = 30.0
| broad ft = 9
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| bench = 18
| arm span = 31
| hand span = 9 3/8
| note = All values from Pro Day{{Cite web |title=2023 NFL Draft Scout Jordan Mims College Football Profile |url=https://draftscout.com/dsprofile.php?PlayerId=1023784&DraftYear=2023 |access-date=August 3, 2023 |website=DraftScout.com}}
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=Buffalo Bills=
After not being selected in the 2023 NFL draft, Mims signed with the Buffalo Bills as an undrafted free agent.{{cite web |last1=Dimmitt |first1=Zach |title=Buffalo Bills Officially Sign Seven UDFAs to Contracts, Rookie Minicamp Begins |url=https://www.si.com/nfl/bills/news/buffalo-bills-undrafted-free-agents-udfas-sign-contracts-details-rookie-minicamp-jordan-mims-dj-dale |magazine=Sports Illustrated |access-date=29 July 2023}}{{cite web |last1=Reyna |first1=Lorenzo |title=Fresno State RB Jordan Mims signs with Buffalo Bills |url=https://247sports.com/college/fresno-state/article/jordan-mims-signs-with-buffalo-bills-undrafted-free-agent-fresno-state-rb-running-back-2023-nfl-draft-bulldogs--209210241/amp/ |website=247Sports |access-date=29 July 2023}} He was waived on August 29, 2023.{{cite web|title=Bills announce moves to get to 53-man roster|url=https://www.buffalobills.com/news/bills-announce-moves-to-get-to-53-man-roster|author=White, Alec|website=BuffaloBills.com|date=August 29, 2023}}
=New Orleans Saints=
On August 30, 2023, Mims was signed to the practice squad of the New Orleans Saints.{{Cite web |date=2023-08-30 |title=Saints practice squad signs former Bills RB Jordan Mims, Jake Haener's college teammate |url=https://saintswire.usatoday.com/2023/08/30/saints-sign-jordan-mills-fresno-state-jake-haener-nfl-bills-practice-squad/ |access-date=2023-08-30 |website=Saints Wire}} He was promoted to the active roster on October 14 and made his regular season debut in the Saints 20–13 loss to the Houston Texans, where he recorded one tackle in a special teams role.{{Cite web |title=Saints 13-20 Texans (Oct 15, 2023) Box Score |url=https://www.espn.com/nfl/boxscore/_/gameId/401547477 |access-date=2023-10-21 |website=ESPN}} Mims was waived five days later after running back Jamaal Williams was activated from injured reserve.{{Cite web |date=October 14, 2023 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-announce-roster-moves-101423 |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}}{{Cite web |date=October 19, 2023 |title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves |url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-thursday-night-football-2023-nfl-week-7 |access-date=2024-10-24 |website=NewOrleansSaints.com}} On October 23, Mims again signed to the Saints practice squad.{{Cite web |date=2023-10-23 |title=Jordan Mims: Latches back on with New Orleans |url=https://www.cbssports.com/fantasy/football/news/jordan-mims-latches-back-on-with-new-orleans/ |access-date=2023-10-24 |website=CBSSports.com}} Following the end of the 2023 regular season, the Saints signed him to a reserve/future contract on January 8, 2024.{{cite web|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-sign-11-to-reserve-future-contracts|title=New Orleans Saints sign 11 to reserve/future contracts|date=January 8, 2024|accessdate=January 9, 2024|work=NewOrleansSaints.com}}
On October 26, 2024, Mims was waived by the Saints and re-signed to the practice squad.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-announced-transactions-2024-nfl-week-8-elevations|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=October 26, 2024}} He was promoted to the active roster on November 2.{{cite web|title=New Orleans Saints announce roster moves|url=https://www.neworleanssaints.com/news/new-orleans-saints-roster-moves-announced-transactions-2024-nfl-week-9-carolina-panthers|website=NewOrleansSaints.com|date=November 2, 2024}}
References
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External links
- [https://www.neworleanssaints.com/team/players-roster/jordan-mims/ New Orleans Saints bio]
- [https://gobulldogs.com/sports/football/roster/jordan-mims/12121 Fresno State Bulldogs bio]
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Category:American football running backs
Category:Fresno State Bulldogs football players
Category:Players of American football from East Palo Alto, California
Category:Menlo-Atherton High School alumni