Leander Jordan (born September 15, 1977) is an American former professional
football
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offensive tackle
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. He was drafted by the
Carolina Panthers
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in the third round of the
2000 NFL draft
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.
He played
college football
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at
Indiana University of Pennsylvania
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(IUP).
References
External links
Jacksonville Jaguars profile
1977 births
Living people
American football offensive guards
American football offensive tackles
Atlanta Falcons players
Carolina Panthers players
IUP Crimson Hawks football players
Jacksonville Jaguars players
San Diego Chargers players
Players of American football from Pittsburgh
20th-century American sportsmen
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