Jordan Ta’amu
Quarterback

Ole Miss

Alex Khvatov:  Tell me about your experience at the 2019 East/West Shrine Game. 

Jordan Ta’amu:  It has been a blessing.  To be here with a bunch of great athletes.  I am super excited to come here and learn from the NFL coaches.  Get the plays down and work with wonderful guys.  Just bonding with the teammates here in general.      

Alex Khvatov:  What do you want to prove to scouts during this week?

Jordan Ta’amu:  That I can command a huddle.  I am jumping around.  I get everybody hyped.  I am a leader.  Showcase myself under center. 

Alex Khvatov:  How did you wind up at JUCO?

Jordan Ta’amu:  Coming out of high school, I had zero offers.  University of Hawaii wanted me to walk-on and play safety.  I didn’t want to do that.  I wanted to help my parents out.  A junior college in New Mexico called me and offered me a full ride.  You don’t have to pay a dime.  It was a great opportunity to go to the next level.  It was a good start to get to a D-I school.  I went there and played for a tear and a half. 

Alex Khvatov:  Why did you decide to transfer to Ole Miss? 

Jordan Ta’amu:  I wanted to reach the NFL.  Another goal of mine.  For me to go to the next level, I had to play in the toughest conference.  I wanted to play against the best in the SEC.  I believed in myself. 

Alex Khvatov:  You had an unbelievable receiving core at Ole Miss.  How would you describe those guys?            

Jordan Ta’amu:  My WR core is awesome.  TE Dawson Knox is a good player too.  It is wonderful to have those weapons out there.  I know that they will come down with the balls.  My job is to get them the ball and watch them after.    

Alex Khvatov:  What are your strengths? 

Jordan Ta’amu:  Being that leader.  Using my feet when I have to get out of trouble.    

Alex Khvatov:  What is the highlight of your career up to this point?

Jordan Ta’amu:  The ability to spread the ball around and not being selfish.  Everybody was a weapon.  My job was to get them the ball. 

Alex Khvatov:  Where are you currently training for the NFL Draft? 

Jordan Ta’amu:  XPE down at Boca Raton, FL. 

Alex Khvatov:  What areas of your game are you trying to improve upon?

Jordan Ta’amu:  In the huddle.  I have never done that in my life.  That is a change for me.  Also being under center.