Jordan Akins was drafted No. 98 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCF. 107 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
2018 NFL Draft · Rd 3, Pick 34 · #98 overall
Jordan Akins UCF Draft
Jordan Akins was drafted No. 98 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2018 NFL Draft out of UCF. 107 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #98
- Round
- 3
- Draft class
- 2018
- NFL games
- 107
- Years as starter
- 1
- Career AV
- 1614th at UCF
The pick
How Jordan Akins came off the board in 2018.
- Position
- Tight end TE
- Measurables
- 6'3" · 249 lbs
- Hometown
- Atlanta, GA
- Pre-draft board
- No. 152 prospect61.0 grade
- Side of the ball
- Offense
NFL career
107 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value
- Games played
- 107
- Seasons as a starter
- 1
- Career approximate value
- 1614th among UCF picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1488% of career value
- Final season
- 20246 years after the draft
Around pick 98
Who came off the board on either side of Jordan Akins.
Stanford
Michigan
Boston College
Clemson
UCF in the 2018 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other TE picks from UCF
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Jordan Akins in the 2018 NFL Draft
Jordan Akins is a Tight end out of UCF selected No. 98 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2018 NFL Draft. 107 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value UCF has produced 53 NFL draft picks since 1987.
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 Jordan Akins drafted?
Jordan Akins was selected No. 98 overall by the Houston Texans in the 2018 NFL Draft (Rd 3, Pick 34). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jordan-akins.
What college did Jordan Akins play for?
Jordan Akins played college football at UCF in the American Athletic. See every UCF draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/ucf-knights.
How did Jordan Akins's NFL career turn out?
107 regular-season games · 1 seasons as a starter · 16 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/2018/jordan-akins.