Jordan Bernstine
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Career Summary
Jordan Bernstine is a former defensive back who played at Iowa and for Washington in 2012.
Bernstine was a Des Moines native who played defensive back and returned kickoffs for Iowa. Washington selected him in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
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Early Life
Bernstine is from Des Moines, Iowa.
Iowa identified Bernstine as a Des Moines native when he signed with the Hawkeyes.
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High School
Bernstine attended Lincoln High School in Des Moines.
Iowa listed Lincoln as Bernstine's high school and described him as a highly regarded defensive-back recruit from Des Moines.
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College Career
Bernstine played 44 games for Iowa and became a starting strong safety as a senior.
Bernstine appeared in 44 Iowa games with 11 starts. In 2011, he started 11 games at strong safety and recorded 89 tackles while leading the team in kickoff returns.
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Path to the NFL
Washington selected Bernstine in the seventh round of the 2012 NFL Draft.
Washington selected Bernstine 217th overall in the seventh round. The team signed him in May 2012.
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NFL Career
Bernstine played in Washington’s 2012 season opener before a knee injury ended his rookie season.
Bernstine was injured on kickoff coverage against New Orleans in Washington's 2012 opener. NFL.com reported that torn ligaments in his right knee ended his season, and Iowa later reported he was placed on injured reserve.
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Career Accomplishments
Bernstine was among Iowa’s leading 2011 tacklers and kickoff returners.
Bernstine ranked 10th in the Big Ten at 7.4 tackles per game in 2011 and ranked seventh in the conference in kickoff-return average at 23.8 yards.
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Playing Style
Bernstine played defensive back and strong safety, and he also returned kickoffs.
Iowa listed Bernstine as a defensive back, with 2011 starts at strong safety. He led the Hawkeyes in kickoff returns that season.
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Legacy
Bernstine helped Iowa make four consecutive bowl appearances.
During Bernstine's Iowa career, the Hawkeyes appeared in four consecutive bowl games and won the 2009 Outback Bowl, 2010 Orange Bowl, and 2010 Insight Bowl.
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