Is Cameron Jordan on the path to the Hall of Fame?
By: Jake Rajala
The New Orleans Saints legend Jordan Cameron Cameron Jordan refused to slow down in 2021. He unveiled 12.5 sacks, 22 quarterback hits, and 13 TFLs in his 11th NFL season. Furthermore, Jordan was rightfully named NFC Defensive Player of The Week in Week 15 and Week 17.
Jordan’s biggest moment in 2021 unequivocally came when he recorded his 100th career sack in Week 15 against the Bucs. With that said, it’s clear that Jordan entered himself into prestigious conversation with his efforts a season ago. So, the ultimate question easily resting on Jordan’s mind is: can the Saints 2011 first-round pick enter Canton after his career is eclipsed?
Well, I’m going to untwine the career production from Jordan:
- 107 career sacks
- 137 TFLs
- 56 pass deflections
- 573 combined tackles
- 206 QB hits
- 7 Pro Bowl selections
- All-Pro in 2017
- Zero Super Bowl rings
It’s clear that Jordan is one of the best pass rushers over the past decade, but how does he compare to players that have actually made it into the HOF? Well, I believe a poetic, realistic profile comparison for Jordan is Rickey Jackson. The Saints long-time edge hunter wasn’t a first-ballot HOF player, but he did crack a HOF spot in 2010 (after retiring in 1995). Here is a sharp look at Jackson’s resume:
- 136 career sacks
- 1,180 tackles
- 6 Pro Bowl selections
- Super Bowl XXIX champion
Jackson has impressive production in his career as a member of “The Dome Patrol” and a Super Bowl ring with SF. I believe that Jordan (33 in July) may not make an All-Pro team in the future or continue to play like Reggie White in December and January, but he should honestly be able to have two more Pro Bowl-caliber seasons, unveil around 30+ more sacks, make his presence felt as a run defender, and potentially win a Super Bowl. If Jordan can have a few more stout years (including two Pro Bowl spots), he should eventually be the next Saints legend to give a HOF speech (after Jackson in 2010 and Sam Mills in 2022).
