LaMont Jordan was drafted No. 49 overall by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft out of Maryland. 114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #49
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 2001
- NFL games
- 114
- Years as starter
- 2
- Career AV
- 3023rd at Maryland
The pick
How LaMont Jordan came off the board in 2001.
- Position
- Running back RB
- College
-
Maryland
Big Ten at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value
- Games played
- 114
- Seasons as a starter
- 2
- Career approximate value
- 3023rd among Maryland picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1137% of career value
- Final season
- 20098 years after the draft
Around pick 49
Who came off the board on either side of LaMont Jordan.
Vanderbilt
Purdue · 1× All-Pro · 3× Pro Bowl
Nebraska
Marshall
Maryland in the 2001 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other RB picks from Maryland
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
LaMont Jordan in the 2001 NFL Draft
LaMont Jordan is a Running back out of Maryland selected No. 49 overall by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft. 114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Maryland has produced 113 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 LaMont Jordan drafted?
LaMont Jordan was selected No. 49 overall by the New York Jets in the 2001 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/lamont-jordan.
What college did LaMont Jordan play for?
LaMont Jordan played college football at Maryland in the Big Ten. See every Maryland draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/maryland-terrapins.
How did LaMont Jordan's NFL career turn out?
114 regular-season games · 2 seasons as a starter · 30 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2001/lamont-jordan.