JACKSONVILLE, Fla. — Four-star offensive guard Tyler Jordan was presented with his Under Armour All-America Game jersey Friday morning in a ceremony sponsored by American Family Insurance. The ceremony took place in front of family, friends and teammates at the Bishop Kenny High School cafeteria.
The 10th-ranked guard and the 128th-ranked prospect overall in the ESPN 300 said he felt honored to be selected.
“I’ve been dreaming of this since I was a little kid and honestly I never thought I would be here," Jordan said.
Jordan has been committed to Florida since February but with the Gators coaching position in limbo, Jordan has received attention from a few Big Ten schools.
“I’m still committed and not wavering at all,” Jordan said. “My commitment is really solid but because of the whole coaching situation, I’ll probably take my visits. I’m not sure where yet but I’ve heard from a few that were talking to me even when I was committed. Penn State and Ohio State I talk to some but I haven’t decided where I’ll visit yet.”
The 6-foot-4, 270 pound prospect at Bishop Kenny but is being recruited by Florida and other schools to play on the interior of the line.
Tyler Jordan with his Under Armour All-America jersey. https://t.co/VA6BD4Af2D
— Derek Tyson (@DerekTysonESPN) November 21, 2014Seven questions with Tyler Jordan
Who was the best player you ever saw play in the Under Armour game?
Jordan: I remember watching [Jadeveon] Clowney. He’s a heck of a player — he was really good.
If you could start a team with any other player in your class who would it be?
Jordan: Probably CeCe Jefferson. I’ve played against him every year but I didn’t get a chance to this year because he was injured.
If you could start a team with any player in this class who would it be?
Jordan: Probably my entire team at Kenny. We have a strong bond and we play well together.
What’s your earliest football memory?
Jordan: Probably the first day of tryouts my freshman year. First year, first practice, first day in pads I was laying kids out and putting them on their backs.
If you could take on a professional athlete in their sport, who would it be and why?
Jordan: Mike Tyson. I’d take a punch — why not?
What would you like to improve on before you get to college?
Jordan: Body position and hand position so that I can get on to people and move them around more.
What are you looking forward to most about going to Orlando?
Jordan: Getting to play against the best-of-the best and learning from experienced coaches and former college coaches.
What’s something about yourself that not many people know about?
Jordan: I’m trying to learn how to play guitar right now, which is not going so well for me.
