Cameron Jordan was drafted No. 24 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft out of California. 243 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value
2011 NFL Draft · Rd 1, Pick 24 · #24 overall
Cameron Jordan California Draft
Cameron Jordan was drafted No. 24 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft out of California. 243 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value
1× All-Pro 8× Pro Bowl
- Overall pick
- #24
- Round
- 1
- Draft class
- 2011
- NFL games
- 243
- Years as starter
- 15
- Career AV
- 1092nd at California
- Pro Bowls
- 8
- All-Pro
- 1
The pick
How Cameron Jordan came off the board in 2011.
- Position
- Defensive end DE
- College
-
California
Pac-10 at the draft
- Measurables
- 6'4" · 287 lbs
- Pre-draft board
- No. 9 prospect95.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
243 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value
- Games played
- 243
- Seasons as a starter
- 15
- Career approximate value
- 1092nd among California picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 109100% of career value
- Final season
- 202514 years after the draft
- Accolades
- 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl
Around pick 24
Who came off the board on either side of Cameron Jordan.
Boston College
Baylor
Alabama
Pittsburgh
California in the 2011 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other DE picks from California
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Cameron Jordan in the 2011 NFL Draft
Cameron Jordan is a Defensive end out of California selected No. 24 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft. 243 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value California has produced 138 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 Cameron Jordan drafted?
Cameron Jordan was selected No. 24 overall by the New Orleans Saints in the 2011 NFL Draft (Rd 1, Pick 24). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cameron-jordan.
What college did Cameron Jordan play for?
Cameron Jordan played college football at California in the Pac-10. See every California draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/california-golden-bears.
How did Cameron Jordan's NFL career turn out?
243 regular-season games · 15 seasons as a starter · 109 career approximate value Accolades: 1× All-Pro · 8× Pro Bowl. Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2011/cameron-jordan.