Jordon Vaden

Height:
6-3
Weight:
195
Class:
Redshirt Senior
Hometown:
Henderson, Colo.
High School:
Prairie View

2016 (Senior): Converted to cornerback during spring camp after spending three seasons as a wide receiver... Has played in all 12 games and started two, recording 25 tackles, an interception, a tackle for loss and three pass breakups.

Recorded four tackles in his first career start at cornerback in the season opener against Colorado (Sept. 2).
Registered a career-high six tackles including a tackle for loss in a win over UTSA (Sept. 10).
Logged his first career interception in a shutout win over Fresno State (Nov. 5).

2015 (Junior): Played in 11 games, earning starts vs. Minnesota (9/12) and at Fresno State (11/28)... Caught 11 passes for 184 yards... Returned five kickoffs for 168 yards, including a 99-yard return vs. Savannah State (9/5).

Caught at least one pass in six of CSU's final eight games after not recording any through the first five contests.
Had two receptions for 38 yards in a win over Air Force (10/17), including a 23-yard reception in which he hauled in the catch on his toes in order to remain in bounds.
Recorded a season-high 87 receiving yards on just four catches in a win at New Mexico (11/21)... On the third play of the third quarter, Nick Stevens found Vaden for a 57-yard pickup, setting up a Rams' field goal... It was CSU's second-longest play from scrimmage of the season.

2014 (Sophomore): Played in seven games, catching five passes for 42 yards.

2013 (Freshman): Provided the Rams with a deep-play threat, hauling in 22 receptions for 255 yards (11.6 average) and three touchdowns while playing in 11 games with one start.

Caught his first career touchdown pass against Tulsa (9/7) on a 19-yard strike from Garrett Grayson to put the Rams in front 17-14... Also pulled down a deep pass across the middle for a gain of 52 yards, putting CSU on Tulsa’s one-yard line and setting up a Chris Nwoke touchdown run... Finished the contest with a career-high 80 receiving yards.
Hauled in his second career touchdown in the regular-season finale vs. Air Force (11/30), a 49-yard pass to put the Rams up 51-0.
In the Rams’ win over Washington State in the Gildan New Mexico Bowl (12/21) had a career-most eight catches for 60 yards and one touchdown, which pulled CSU within one score with 2:52 remaining in a game the Rams would win 48-45 on a last-second field goal.

2012 (Redshirt): Redshirted during his first collegiate season.

High School:

Is a 2012 graduate of Prairie View High School in Henderson, Colo., a suburb northeast of Denver.
Scored more touchdowns and compiled more receiving, return and all-purpose yards than any player in Prairie View history... Surpassed 1,000 career return yards, including five touchdowns.
An electrifying offensive attacker and return specialist, twice earned first-team Class 4A All-Colorado honors, and garnered three consecutive first-team All-Mountain Plains League selections.
As a senior in 2011, ran for 654 yards on 96 carries (6.8 average) with seven touchdowns, while catching a team-leading 16 passes for 147 yards... Also completed 15-of-28 passes for 296 yards and four touchdowns.
As a senior team captain in 2011, led his team in rushing and passing touchdowns after starting three games at quarterback.
Picked up All-Colorado and All-Mountain Plains League honors in 2010, registering 21 receptions for 299 yards with four touchdowns and rushing for 273 yards and a score on 33 carries.
As a sophomore first-year starter in 2009, posted a career-best 37 catches for 550 yards and two touchdowns, while averaging nearly 15 yards per carry with one score on the ground.
Had four catches for 11 yards as a freshman in 2008.
Head football coach was Rocky Schneider.
Also lettered four years in basketball and twice in track & field and cross country... Earned first-team all-conference honors on the hardwood... Owned a top time of 14.7 seconds in the 100-meter hurdles and 4.5 seconds in the 40-yard dash.
Achieved Academic All-Colorado honors.

Personal: Last name is pronounced VAY-din... Born Dec. 1, 1993 in Denver, Colo. ... Hometown is Henderson, Colo. ... Parents are Jeff and Debra Vaden... The youngest of four children, has one brother and two sisters... Brother, Jeff, played football and competed on the track & field team at Northern Colorado... Sister, Avyn, played basketball and golf at Peru State in Nebraska... Majoring in interdisiplinary liberal arts.