Jordan Michael Mills (born December 24, 1990) is an American football Offensive Tackle for the Buffalo Bills of the National Football League (NFL). He was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round of the 2013 NFL Draft. He played college football at Louisiana Tech.
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High school
Mills lettered four years at Assumption High School in Napoleonville, Louisiana. He was a two-time all-district selection for District 8-5A, and was named honorable mention all-state as a senior. He also lettered in basketball for three years and threw the shot put on the track team for three years, while helping lead the track team to regionals as a junior. Considered a three-star recruit by Rivals.com, he was rated the 53rd best offensive tackle in the nation. He accepted a scholarship from Louisiana Tech over offers from Southern Mississippi and Tulane.
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College career
In 2009, as a true freshman, Mills, saw action in seven games, starting at left guard in the last five. In 2010, the coaching staff originally planned to redshirt Mills, but a season-ending knee injury to teammate Cudahy Harmon forced Louisiana Tech to pull the redshirt off him. He would go on to play in five games, starting in four at right tackle. In 2011, he started in all 13 games, paving the way for Louisiana Tech's tailbacks to rush for over 1,800 yards. As a senior, he started in all 12 games, and earned first team all-conference honors.
Professional career
Chicago Bears
Mills was drafted by the Chicago Bears in the fifth round, 163rd overall in the 2013 NFL Draft. On May 1, 2013, Mills and sixth-round pick Cornelius Washington were the first players to sign, both signing four-year contracts. After a strong preseason, he won the starting right tackle job. Mills started all sixteen games for the Bears, allowing three sacks in 1,022 plays. In the first quarter of week seventeen against the Green Bay Packers, Mills suffered a fractured fifth metatarsal bone in his left foot when leaving the field, and required surgery.
Dallas Cowboys
On September 6, 2015, the Bears waived Mills and the Dallas Cowboys claimed him the following day. On September 14, 2015, he was released by the Cowboys.
Detroit Lions
On September 16, 2015, the Detroit Lions signed Mills to their practice squad.
Buffalo Bills
Mills joined the Buffalo Bills midway through the 2015 season from the Detroit Lions practice squad.
On March 11, 2017, Mills signed a two-year, $4 million contract extension with the Bills.
Personal life
Mills is cousins with former Louisiana Tech Bulldog and former Green Bay Packers and Cleveland Browns cornerback Tramon Williams. He is also cousins with former running back Brandon Jacobs.
References
External links
- Chicago Bears bio
- Louisiana Tech Bulldogs bio
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