A former Clemson blocking-trophy winner who converted from tackle to guard and delivered a surprise playoff start for Chicago.
Jordan McFadden built his reputation at Clemson as a durable, decorated tackle before shifting inside to guard as a pro. After a fifth-round start with the Chargers, he found a home on Chicago's roster, where an injury opened the door for him to start a Divisional Round playoff game.
Path to the league
McFadden started 39 consecutive games at tackle to close out his Clemson career and earned two All-ACC selections, along with the 2022 Jacobs Blocking Trophy as the ACC's best blocker. The Los Angeles Chargers selected him in the fifth round (156th overall) of the 2023 NFL Draft.
Career highlights
McFadden played in 12 games with two starts as a rookie for the Chargers in 2023 before Chicago claimed him off waivers in January 2025. He has transitioned from tackle to guard at the NFL level while continuing to compete for a consistent role along the offensive line.
2025 season recap
McFadden spent part of the 2025 season on Chicago's practice squad before being elevated and eventually signed to the 53-man roster, appearing in seven regular-season games. When an injury hit the Bears' offensive line, McFadden started the Divisional Round playoff game against the Los Angeles Rams, a performance strong enough that Chicago re-signed him in March 2026.
Sources
- Wikipedia: Jordan McFadden
- Pro Football Reference: Jordan McFadden
Player Profile
Background
- Position
- Guard
- Group
- offense
- College
- Clemson
- Hometown
- Spartanburg, SC, USA
- Age
- 26
- Status
- active
