Jordan Palmer
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| College: | Texas-El Paso | ||||||||
| NFL draft: | 2007 / round: 6 / pick: 205 | ||||||||
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| Roster status: | Active | ||||||||
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Jordan William Palmer (born May 30, 1984, in Westlake Village, California) is an American football quarterback for the Cincinnati Bengals of the National Football League. He was originally drafted by the Washington Redskins in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft. He played college football at Texas-El Paso.
He is also the younger brother of Cincinnati Bengals starting quarterback and teammate Carson Palmer.
College career
During his freshman year, he threw 7 touchdowns and 13 interceptions while completing 49.5% of his passes for 1168 yards. During his sophomore year he threw for 26 touchdowns and 18 interceptions while completing 58.2% of his passes for 2618 yards. In his junior year in 2005, he had his best statistical year while also leading UTEP to a record of 8 wins and 4 losses, including a point in which they were 8-1 and an appearance in the GMAC Bowl versus Toledo. He threw for a career-high 29 touchdowns and 19 interceptions while completing 59.4% of his passes for 3503 yards. In his senior season, Palmer threw for 26 touchdowns and 14 interceptions. He completed 65.7% of his passes while his team went 5-7 and did not qualify for post-season play.
Professional career
Washington Redskins
The Washington Redskins drafted Palmer in the sixth round of the 2007 NFL Draft with the 205 pick overall. On August 4, 2007, the Redskins played the Baltimore Ravens in a scrimmage in Baltimore. Their only score of the scrimmage was on a 24-yard TD pass from Palmer to rookie WR Burl Toler. On September 2, 2007, the Redskins waived Palmer along with others in order to get their roster to the league requirement.
Arizona Rattlers
On November 6, 2007, Palmer signed a contract with the Arizona Rattlers of the Arena Football League for the 2007 season.
Cincinnati Bengals
On January 30, 2008, Palmer signed a two-year contract with the Cincinnati Bengals.