Jordan Cravens Cameron (born August 7, 1988) is an American football tight end for the Cleveland Browns of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Browns in the fourth round of the 2011 NFL Draft. He played college football at USC.
Early years
Cameron was born in Los Angeles, California, the son of Cathy (née Cravens) and Stan Cameron, who works for a telecommunications company. He was raised Mormon (LDS). Cameron attended Newbury Park High School in Newbury Park, California. He made the All-Marmonte League first team in 2004 as a junior. As a senior in 2005, he made Prep Star All-West and once again made All-Marmonte League first team. He caught 73 passes for 1,022 yards and 12 touchdowns in his senior year. He was a teammate of former San Jose State' quarterback, Jordan LaSecla. He also starred in basketball and volleyball at Newbury Park High.
His sister Brynn played guard on the USC women's basketball team and his brother Colby was recently a quarterback for the Carolina Panthers as an undrafted free agent.
Collegiate career
Appeared in 23 games as a reserve at the University of Southern California (2008-10) after transferring from Ventura Junior College (2007) and Brigham Young University (2006)… Saw action in 12 contests as a senior, recording 16 receptions for 126 yards and one touchdown along with one carry for six yards… Appeared in five games in 2009 and six in 2008 and did not record any statistics… Hauled in 22 passes for 340 yards with four touchdowns as he helped Ventura to the WSC Pacific Division title and a victory in the Southern California Bowl… Originally attended BYU and redshirted as a forward on the school’s basketball team before deciding to transfer to USC for football… Chose to transfer to Ventura after it was discovered his credits from Brigham Young wouldn’t transfer to Southern California… Walked on to the USC basketball team for the 2008-09 season and appeared in three games… Majored in sociology.
Professional career
Pre-draft
After his senior season at USC, Cameron was invited to play in the East–West Shrine Game where he made a big impression on the coaches during the week of practice. Cameron helped his draft stock significantly during his workouts at the NFL Combine. He was in the top three of every drill he participated in and fifth in bench press reps. He was projected to be a mid to late round pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Cleveland Browns
Cameron was selected by the Cleveland Browns with the 102nd pick in the 2011 NFL Draft.
Appeared in eight games with two starts… Inactive for eight contests… Caught six passes for 33 yards… Made NFL debut vs. Seattle (10/23)… Hauled in a season-best three passes for eight yards at Arizona (12/18).
On December 27th, 2013, Jordan Cameron was voted to his first Pro Bowl Selection.
Personal: Native of Newbury Park, Calif., where he attended Newbury Park High School… Named All-Marmonte League first team as a wide receiver after totaling 73 receptions for 1,022 yards with 12 touchdowns as a senior… Also played basketball and was named Marmonte League and Ventura County Basketball Coaches Association Player of the Year... Also played volleyball at Newbury Park… Brother, Colby, is a quarterback at Louisiana Tech… Sister, Brynn, was a guard on Southern California’s women’s basketball team from 2005-09… Grandfather, Jack Cravens, played basketball and baseball at Brigham Young from 1957-59… Active in the Cleveland community volunteering for numerous hospital and school visits… Has a son (Tristan).
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