Richard Jordan was drafted No. 239 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft out of Missouri Southern. 36 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #239
- Round
- 7
- Draft class
- 1997
- NFL games
- 36
- Career AV
- 41st at Missouri Southern
The pick
How Richard Jordan came off the board in 1997.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
- Missouri Southern
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
36 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value
- Games played
- 36
- Career approximate value
- 41st among Missouri Southern picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 4100% of career value
- Final season
- 20025 years after the draft
Around pick 239
Who came off the board on either side of Richard Jordan.
Sacramento State
Louisville
Army
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Richard Jordan in the 1997 NFL Draft
Richard Jordan is a Linebacker out of Missouri Southern selected No. 239 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft. 36 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Missouri Southern has produced 1 NFL draft picks since 1997.
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 Richard Jordan drafted?
Richard Jordan was selected No. 239 overall by the Detroit Lions in the 1997 NFL Draft (Rd 7). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/richard-jordan.
What college did Richard Jordan play for?
Richard Jordan played college football at Missouri Southern. See every Missouri Southern draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/missourisouthern.
How did Richard Jordan's NFL career turn out?
36 regular-season games · 4 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1997/richard-jordan.