For several years, the Washington Commanders have largely neglected the linebacker position. This was a curious decision, considering the former head coach (Ron Rivera) and defensive coordinator (Jack Del Rio) were longtime ex-NFL linebackers.
The Washington Commanders made nine selections in the 2024 NFL draft. The big news out of Washington was the selection of quarterback Jayden Daniels at No.
Jordan Magee wrapped up the 2022 football season with his future at Temple in flux. The Owls had finished their first year with head coach Stan Drayton and earned their second consecutive 3-9 record, and Magee had the opportunity to seek greener pastures at another school.
The Washington Commanders entered the offseason with a major need at linebacker after failing to address the position for years. Under new general manager Adam Peters and head coach Dan Quinn, Washington completely rebuilt the position, signing five linebackers in free agency, led by Frankie Luvu and Bobby Wagner.
Former Temple linebacker Jordan Magee was selected by the Washington Commanders in the fifth round of the NFL Draft Saturday afternoon. He is the first Temple player picked in the draft since 2020 when four Owls had their names called.
The Denver Broncos recently hosted Temple’s Jordan Magee on a pre-draft visit, the linebacker confirmed during an interview with The Draft Network’s Justin Melo.
The Las Vegas Raiders are making changes to their roster this offseason in hopes of returning to the postseason in 2024. The Raiders built up a lot of momentum halfway through the 2023 season when Antonio Pierce took over.
Perhaps a less discussed prospect than other linebackers in the 2024 NFL Draft class, but Temple's Jordan Magee should not be overlooked. Magee's notable ability could make him a bargain pick for some NFL team looking to shore up their linebacker group immediately.
Temple Football linebacker Jordan Magee has declared for the NFL Draft, he announced in a social media post Saturday evening. “It has been an honor to represent Temple University over these last five years,” Magee wrote.
At the beginning of August, Temple Football linebacker Jordan Magee sat down at the front of the media room in Edberg-Olson Hall and answered questions during Temple’s Media Day.
During the summer prior to Jordan Magee’s junior year at Dover High School in Dover, Delaware, the redshirt-sophomore linebacker tore his meniscus in offseason workouts and was unsure of what his playing status would be going forward. “That injury put a lot of stress on me,” Magee said.
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