Jordan Senn
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Career Summary
Jordan Senn was an NFL linebacker who played for Indianapolis and Carolina after starring at Portland State.
Senn played six NFL seasons, appearing in 83 regular-season games with the Indianapolis Colts and Carolina Panthers. He attended Portland State, where he became one of the program's leading tacklers.
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Early Life
Senn grew up in Beaverton, Oregon.
Portland State identified Senn as a Beaverton native and a graduate of Beaverton High School.
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High School
He attended Beaverton High School in Oregon.
Senn attended Beaverton High School before joining the Portland State football program.
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College Career
Senn ranks second in Portland State history with 320 career tackles.
Senn recorded 320 career tackles at Portland State, ranking second in program history. He had a career-high 127 tackles as a senior and was a key player on the Vikings' 2006 defense.
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Path to the NFL
Senn signed with Indianapolis as an undrafted free agent in 2008.
After the 2008 NFL Draft, Senn signed a free-agent contract with the Indianapolis Colts. Portland State reported that he was one of six Vikings from that group to sign NFL free-agent contracts.
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NFL Career
Senn played 83 NFL games, recording 112 tackles and an interception.
NFL career statistics credit Senn with 83 games, 112 tackles, two passes defended and one interception. He played for Indianapolis in 2008 and 2009 before joining Carolina, where he played from 2009 through 2013.
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Career Accomplishments
Senn earned all-conference and academic honors at Portland State.
At Portland State, Senn earned first-team All-Big Sky recognition once and honorable mention All-Big Sky honors three times. He was a two-time Academic All-American and two-time NCAA I FCS Academic All-Star.
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Playing Style
Special teams play was central to Senn's early role in Carolina.
The Panthers initially retained Senn for his special-teams ability, and he later earned opportunities as an injury replacement at linebacker. Carolina's 2013 media guide notes that he led Indianapolis with 16 special-teams tackles in 2008.
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Legacy
Portland State inducted Senn into its Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014.
Portland State inducted Senn into its Athletics Hall of Fame in 2014, honoring both his football production and academic record.
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21897, 00-0025995, 1984-06-11, Jordan Senn, Jordan, Senn
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