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Randy Jordan

Running Backs

Biography

Randy Jordan has been named Running Backs coach after spending the last 10 seasons (2014-23) with the Washington Commanders. A former running back himself, Jordan spent nine seasons in the league, appearing in 122 career games with the Jaguars and Raiders.

He joined the Commanders as Running Backs coach in 2014 and added the title of Senior Offensive Assistant in 2023. Over the last two seasons, Jordan aided the development of running back Brian Robinson Jr., who surpassed 1,000 scrimmage yards (1,101) in 2023. Jordan also worked with Antonio Gibson since he entered the league in 2020. During the 2021 season, Gibson finished second in the NFC with 1,037 rushing yards.

Prior to his time at Washington, Jordan spent two seasons (2012-13) at his alma mater of North Carolina where he served as Running Backs coach in 2012 and added the title of Special Teams Coordinator in 2013. In his first season with UNC in 2012, running back Giovani Bernard led the ACC in rushing yards (1,228). Jordan was part of an offensive staff that set more than 35 school records, including total points per game and total offense.

Before his stint with the Tar Heels, Jordan spent four seasons (2008-11) with Texas A&M in the same role. He was first named Running Backs coach at the University of Nebraska in 2004 where he stayed for four years (2004-07). Following his on-field playing career with the Raiders, Jordan began his coaching career with the organization as Special Teams Assistant midway through the 2003 season. 

Jordan won the NFL Unsung Hero Award and Ed Block Courage Award in 2001 after returning from a season-ending injury the prior season. Jordan served as the special teams captain for the 2002 Oakland Raiders squad that reached Super Bowl XXXVII.

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