Jordan Poyer
Jordan Poyer was born in Dallas, Oregon, United States on April 25th, 1991 and is the Football Player. At the age of 33, Jordan Poyer biography, profession, age, height, weight, eye color, hair color, build, measurements, education, career, dating/affair, family, news updates, and networth are available.
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Jordan Poyer (born April 25, 1991) is an American football free safety for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League. (NFL).
He was drafted by the Philadelphia Eagles in the 2013 NFL Draft and played college football for Oregon State University.
Poyer was named a consensus All-American and played for the Cleveland Browns before being named a consensus All-American.
In the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft, he was selected by the Florida Marlins as a senior in high school.
Personal life
Poyer's mother, Julie Poyer, and his stepfather, Fa'alaeo Poyer, were both raised in Astoria, Oregon. At Oregon State, he majored in elementary education. Poyer has a brother named Jeremy but has never met his biological father. Louis Dunbar, his biological father, has been in prison for multiple stints over the past two decades. Both his mother and stepfather attended Eastern New Mexico University. His mother moved to Eastern New Mexico for volleyball and his stepfather played a tight end for their football team. Lynn Baxter, Poyer's grandfather, played basketball for Oregon State.
Poyer and his partner, Rachel Bush, had a baby girl named Aliyah on December 30, 2016. Bush is a model on Instagram, and he met Poyer on Twitter. They began dating in 2015 and married on February 17, 2018, in a Jamaican wedding.
In Astoria, Oregon, Poyer's hometown, "Jordan Poyer Football Camp" is held each year.
In March 2021, Poyer shared a post on Instagram about his alcohol struggles, especially after a humiliating loss in the 2019-20 NFL playoffs. Since discovering the consequences that his continued drinking has on his family, work, and health, he has remained sober since March 2020. Since then, Poyer has been working with others struggling with alcoholism. In November 2021, he published a piece on The Players' Tribune.
High school career
At Astoria High School, Poyer played baseball, basketball, and football. He helped the baseball team win the state championship as a freshman, and as a senior, he helped the football team win the state championship. He was named Oregon's Player of the Year and was drafted by the Florida Marlins in the 42nd round of the 2009 Major League Baseball Draft as a senior. Poyer was dubbed the Basketball Cowboy of the Year in 2009 by the year's Basketball Cowboy of the Year. He was a quarterback and safety on the football team and had 123 touchdowns in three years. He was the state's player of the year on offense and defense in his senior season.
College career
Poyer attended Oregon State University and was a member of the Oregon State Beavers football team from 2009 to 2012. He appeared in 13 games and had 11 tackles as a true freshman in 2009. At the cornerback position in the following season, he had 1,109 all-purpose yards and 34 tackles.
In 2011, Poyer appeared in 12 games for the first time. He was the team's top punt returner and averaged 14.1 yards per return. His four interceptions were ranked first in the Pac-12, and he had 57 tackles. Poyer had 51 tackles in 2012, the most notable of which was in 2012. With seven interceptions, he led the Pac-12 in interceptions. He was also a consensus All-American and was named to the All-Pac-12 first team that season.
Professional career
In the seventh round (218th overall) of the 2013 NFL Draft, the Philadelphia Eagles selected Poyer. In 2013, he was the 27th cornerback selected in 2013.
The Philadelphia Eagles signed Poyer to a four-year, $2.22 million contract, with a signing bonus of $60,256.
During training camp, he competed for a roster spot against Brandon Boykin, Curtis Marsh Jr., Trevard Lindley, and Brandon Hughes. Poyer was the fourth cornerback on the depth chart, behind Cary Williams, Bradley Fletcher, and Brandon Boykin.
In the 33–27 victory, he made his professional appearance in the Philadelphia Eagles' season-opener at the Washington Redskins, where he had three combined tackles. After Davis intercepted a ten-yard pass in the third quarter, he made his first tackle on tight end Fred Davis. After being outnumbered on the depth chart by Shaun Prater and Roc Carmichael, Poyer was recalled to special teams. The Philadelphia Eagles cut Poyer after he was a healthy scratch in their last two games (Weeks 5–6) on October 19, 2013.
The Cleveland Browns ruled Poyer off waivers on October 21, 2013. Upon his arrival, head coach Rob Chudzinski named Poyer as the backup strong safety behind T. J. After Josh Aubrey was put on injured reserve due to ankle and knee injuries, he was unable to function.
During a 27-26 loss to the New England Patriots on December 8, 2013, Poyer made a season-high six solo tackles. The Cleveland Browns fired head coach Rob Chudzinski after finishing with a 4–12 record on December 30, 2013. He finished his rookie season with 21 combined tackles (20 solo) in 12 games and zero starts. He also served as a backup punt returner, with eight punts for 114 yards.
During training camp, he competed for a spot as a backup safety against Jim Leonhard, Johnson Bademosi, Josh Aubrey, Robert Nelson, and Darwin Cook. Poyer, the backup free safety, was named by head coach Mike Pettine alongside Tashaun Gipson to start the regular season.
During a 26–24 victory over the New Orleans Saints in Week 2, Poyer sparked a fumble by running back Khiry Robinson during a 30-yard kickoff return by Robinson on September 14, 2014. It was the first provoked fumble of Poyer's career. In the Browns' 30–0 loss to the Cincinnati Bengals in Week 15, Poyer had a season-high four combined tackles on December 14, 2014. During a 20–10 loss to the Baltimore Ravens, he made a season-high three solo tackles and assisted on a tackle. He had 21 combined tackles (1 solo) in 16 games and zero starts on the season.
In 2015, Poyer was back as the backup free safety behind Tashaun Gipson. Poyer made his first appearance in place of Gipson on October 18, 2015, after suffering an ankle injury the week before. When the Browns lost 26–23 to the Denver Broncos, he had three solo tackles. During a 24–6 loss to the St. Louis Rams this week, he made his second straight start and collected a season-high 11 combined tackles (five solo) and posted his second straight start (five solo) for his second straight start. Since suffering a shoulder injury, he was inactive for two games (Weeks 8-9). During a 30–9 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on November 15, 2015, Poyer had four combined tackles, broke up a pass, and made his first career interception by Ben Roethlisberger. During a 24–10 victory over the San Francisco 49ers, quarterback Blaine Gabbert scored two solo tackles and made his first career cut on him. During a 28-12 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers on January 3, 2016, Poyer made his fourth appearance and made four combined tackles, a season-high two pass deflections, and intercepted Ben Roethlisberger. After the game, head coach Mike Pettine was officially relieved of his duties by general manager Ray Farmer after the Cleveland Browns finished the season with a 3-13 record. He had 43 combined tackles (28 solo), four pass deflections, two interceptions, two interceptions, and a sack in 14 games and four starts in the 2015 season.
Poyer played against Rahim Moore for the job as the starting free safety after Tashaun Gipson left in a free agency in training camp. Poyer, the head coach, along with Ibraheim Campbell, named Poyer the starting free safety for the regular season.
In their 29–10 loss, he started the Cleveland Browns' season-opener with the Philadelphia Eagles and made six solo tackles. During a 30–24 loss to the Miami Dolphins on September 25, 2016, Poyer recorded a career-high 13 combined tackles (ten solo) and deflected a pass. Poyer started with three solo tackles before losing the Browns' 28–26 loss to the Tennessee Titans due to a back injury on October 16, 2016. Poyer was still covering a punt when he was struck by an illegal blindside block by running back Antonio Andrews during the second quarter. Poyer was rushed to the hospital, where he was diagnosed with a laced kidney and a potential concussion. Andrews was chastised among players and the public for posting the video of it on his social media page. The Cleveland Browns put Poyer on injured reserve on October 18, 2016, and he was expected to take up to four months to recover. In six games and six starts, he had 39 total tackles (29 solo) and two pass deflections. Pro Football Focus's Top Ranks ranked him 69th out of qualifying safeties in overall grades.
The Buffalo Bills signed Poyer to a four-year, $13 million contract, with $7.40 million guaranteed and a signing bonus of $3.50 million. On the first day of free agency, he immediately signed with the Bills and was reunited with Cleveland Browns' former assistant defensive backs coach Bobby Babich. Poyer first met Babich at the 2013 NFL Scouting Combine while doing defensive back field drills.
Poyer's head coach Sean McDermott and free safety Micah Hyde announced that the upcoming season would feature good health. In the Buffalo Bills' season-opener against the New York Jets, he had three combined tackles, two pass deflections, a suspension, and intercepted Josh McCown's pass. During a 9–3 loss to the Carolina Panthers in Week 2, he made a season-high 11 combined tackles (seven solo) and three pass deflections. Due to a knee injury, he was inactive for the Bills' Week 8 victory over the Oakland Raiders. Poyer made a season-high eight solo tackles, three assisted tackles, and blocked a pass in the Bills' 54–24 loss to the Los Angeles Chargers in Week 11. During a 37–16 loss to the New England Patriots on December 24, 2017, Poyer broke up a pass, an interception, and a touchdown. In the second quarter, he intercepted a pass intended for Kenny Britt and returned it for a 19-yard touchdown, marking his first touchdown of his career. He played in 94 combined tackles, 13 pass deflections, two sacks, and a touchdown in 15 games and 15 starts in his first season with the Buffalo Bills. In all five statistic categories, he had a career high. Poyer was given an overall rating of 87.6, the ninth highest rating among all qualifying safeties in 2017.
With a 9–7 record, the Buffalo Bills finished second in the AFC East, finishing second. During a 10–3 loss to the Jacksonville Jaguars on January 7, 2018, Poyer played in his first career playoff game and total tackled five tackles.
Poyer finished the 2018 season with 100 combined tackles, 4 interceptions, 2 sacks, and 1 forced fumble. Despite the fact that the Bills missed the playoffs in 2018, their defense, including Poyer and Hyde, remained solid, finishing with the second-most passing yards allowed in the league. In particular, Poyer's intercept of Aaron Rodgers in a week 4 loss to the Packers brought an end to Rodgers' streak of 150 passes without an interception.
Poyer made his first interception of the season against Eli Manning in week 2 against the New York Giants, 28-14. Poyer recovered the football after a fumble against wide receiver Allen Hurns in week 11 against the Miami Dolphins. Poyer intercepted a pass from rookie quarterback Devlin Hodges in the endzone and recovered a fumble by teammate Trent Murphy on Diontae Johnson during the 17-10 victory on Sunday Night Football. Poyer had 11 total tackles and compelled fumble on running back Rex Burkhead, which was retrieved by teammate Micah Hyde in the 24-17 loss.
Poyer signed a two-year contract extension with the Bills on March 19, 2020.
During Week 2 against the Miami Dolphins, Poyer suffered his first dismissal of the season on Ryan Fitzpatrick, who was 31-28. Poyer made his first interception of the season against the Seattle Seahawks in Week 9 as a result of Russell Wilson's pass during the 44–34 victory.
Poyer was admitted to the 2021 All-Pro Team on January 14, 2022, the first of his career. He finished the 2021 season with a career-high 3 sacks and tied for his first high of 5 interceptions, becoming the first NFL player to score at least 5 interceptions and three sacks this season, according to Bill Bennett, who was the league's best defense.
In a 23-20 win over the Baltimore Ravens in Week 4, Poyer had two interceptions, six tackles, and six passes defensed, earning AFC Defensive Player of the Week.