Steve Jordan was drafted No. 179 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft out of Brown. 176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #179
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1982
- NFL games
- 176
- Years as starter
- 10
- Career AV
- 481st at Brown
- Pro Bowls
- 6
The pick
How Steve Jordan came off the board in 1982.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- College
-
Brown
Ivy League at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value
- Games played
- 176
- Seasons as a starter
- 10
- Career approximate value
- 481st among Brown picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 48100% of career value
- Final season
- 199412 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 6× Pro Bowl
Around pick 179
Who came off the board on either side of Steve Jordan.
Toledo
Colorado College
Northern Arizona
Texas
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Steve Jordan in the 1982 NFL Draft
Steve Jordan is a Tight end out of Brown selected No. 179 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft. 176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Brown has produced 6 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Steve Jordan drafted?
Steve Jordan was selected No. 179 overall by the Minnesota Vikings in the 1982 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/steve-jordan.
What college did Steve Jordan play for?
Steve Jordan played college football at Brown in the Ivy League. See every Brown draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/brown-bears.
How did Steve Jordan's NFL career turn out?
176 regular-season games · 10 seasons as a starter · 48 career approximate value Accolades: 6× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1982/steve-jordan.