Jordan finishes up first pro football season

Chatham’s Ethan Jordan completed his first year as a professional football player in the Canadian Football League.

The 24-year old Jordan spent most of the season with the Ottawa Redblacks on their practice roster, but appeared in four games. A receiver, Jordan had one catch for six yards.

The Redblacks struggled on the field, finishing with a 1-17 record and missing a playoff berth,

Jordan joined the Redblacks after a stellar career with the Laurier Golden Hawks. The Chatham-Kent Secondary School grad was awarded the Hec Crighton Trophy in 2025 as U Sports football’s most outstanding player.

He was drafted by Ottawa in the 2025 CFL draft.