Jordan Babineaux
Encyclopedia
Jordan Jude Babineaux is an American football
safety for the Tennessee Titans
of the National Football League
. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks
as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas University
.
He is most notable for his game-saving effort in the 2006 NFC
Wild Card game when he tackled Dallas Cowboys
quarterback
Tony Romo
on a 4th down scramble just short of the first-down marker after Romo fumbled the snap for what might have been a game-winning field goal for the Cowboys. He also intercepted a Drew Bledsoe pass against the Cowboys in 2005 with 3 seconds remaining, allowing his kicker to kick the game winning field goal as time expired.
.
. In Seattle he is known as "Big Play Babs". He earned this nickname after a game-changing interception against the Dallas Cowboys
on October 23, 2005. He intercepted a pass by Drew Bledsoe
and returned the ball to the Cowboys' 32 yard-line with five seconds left in the game, setting up a game winning Josh Brown field goal
.
On January 6, 2007, late in the final quarter of the Wild Card game against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2007 NFL playoffs, Babineaux made a diving, game-saving ankle tackle of Dallas quarterback and place kick holder Tony Romo
, who was scrambling to the end zone
with the football after bobbling the snap for what might have been a winning field goal. The tackle stopped Romo inches short of a first down, and about a yard shy of a touchdown. As a result, Seattle took possession on downs and had a 21-20 victory.
In September 2007, Babineaux signed a 5 year extension to remain with the Seahawks. The deal is worth an aggregate value of between $ 10 - $ 15 Million. While he could have tested the free agent market, Babineaux's loyalty to the Seahawks organization and the fans of Seattle, along with his desire to lead the Seahawks back to the Super Bowl, were all factors in keeping the versatile defensive back in Seattle.
During the 2008 NFC Wild Card Game against the Redskins he made an interception and returned it 57 yards for a touchdown which secured a win for the Seahawks.
Babineaux uses his versatility to play cornerback, safety, and special teams.
He was suspended for the first game of the 2008 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The Seahawks opened the season away at Buffalo, losing 34-10. For the 2009 season, Babineaux beat former starting free safety Brian Russell
for the starting job during the pre-season. In 2010, Earl Thomas became the starting free safety, forcing Babineaux to go back to a backup role. He mainly played in the nickel and dime defense as a cornerback. One of the Seahawks formation (the "Nickel Babs") is named after him. He also was a key special team player. He finished the season with 46 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumbled and 2 interceptions. He also scored a safety, the first of his career.
on August 4, 2011. On October 2nd 2011, in a game against the Cleveland Browns
, Babineaux returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown.
In the 2010 season he recorded his 9th interception of his career of a Matt Ryan pass in a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
American football
American football is a sport played between two teams of eleven with the objective of scoring points by advancing the ball into the opposing team's end zone. Known in the United States simply as football, it may also be referred to informally as gridiron football. The ball can be advanced by...
safety for the Tennessee Titans
Tennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
of the National Football League
National Football League
The National Football League is the highest level of professional American football in the United States, and is considered the top professional American football league in the world. It was formed by eleven teams in 1920 as the American Professional Football Association, with the league changing...
. He was signed by the Seattle Seahawks
Seattle Seahawks
The Seattle Seahawks are a professional American football team based in Seattle, Washington. They are currently members of the Western Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League . The team joined the NFL in 1976 as an expansion team...
as an undrafted free agent in 2004 out of Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is a public four-year institution located in Magnolia, the seat of Columbia County in Arkansas, United States, not far from the Louisiana state line.-Location:Southern Arkansas University is located in Magnolia, which, as of the census...
.
He is most notable for his game-saving effort in the 2006 NFC
National Football Conference
The National Football Conference is one of the two conferences of the National Football League . This conference and its counterpart, the American Football Conference , currently contain 16 teams each, making up the 32 teams of the NFL.-Current teams:Since 2002, the NFC has comprised 16 teams,...
Wild Card game when he tackled Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
quarterback
Quarterback
Quarterback is a position in American and Canadian football. Quarterbacks are members of the offensive team and line up directly behind the offensive line...
Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
on a 4th down scramble just short of the first-down marker after Romo fumbled the snap for what might have been a game-winning field goal for the Cowboys. He also intercepted a Drew Bledsoe pass against the Cowboys in 2005 with 3 seconds remaining, allowing his kicker to kick the game winning field goal as time expired.
College career
Babineaux was Dopke.com’s National Special Teams Performer of the Year, was a second team selection on the D2Football.com All-America team, was a first team All-South Region pick on defense, and was a first team All-GSC defensive back. He tied two NCAA Division II records, set two GSC records and tied another, and set two school records for Southern Arkansas UniversitySouthern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is a public four-year institution located in Magnolia, the seat of Columbia County in Arkansas, United States, not far from the Louisiana state line.-Location:Southern Arkansas University is located in Magnolia, which, as of the census...
.
Seattle Seahawks
Babineaux was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Arkansas UniversitySouthern Arkansas University
Southern Arkansas University is a public four-year institution located in Magnolia, the seat of Columbia County in Arkansas, United States, not far from the Louisiana state line.-Location:Southern Arkansas University is located in Magnolia, which, as of the census...
. In Seattle he is known as "Big Play Babs". He earned this nickname after a game-changing interception against the Dallas Cowboys
Dallas Cowboys
The Dallas Cowboys are a professional American football franchise which plays in the Eastern Division of the National Football Conference of the National Football League . They are headquartered in Valley Ranch in Irving, Texas, a suburb of Dallas...
on October 23, 2005. He intercepted a pass by Drew Bledsoe
Drew Bledsoe
Drew McQueen Bledsoe is a former football quarterback in the National Football League, best known as the starting quarterback for the New England Patriots from 1993-2001. During the 1990s, he was considered the face of the Patriots franchise...
and returned the ball to the Cowboys' 32 yard-line with five seconds left in the game, setting up a game winning Josh Brown field goal
Field goal (football)
A field goal in American football and Canadian football is a goal that may be scored during general play . Field goals may be scored by a placekick or the now practically extinct drop kick.The drop kick fell out of favor in 1934 when the shape of the ball was changed...
.
On January 6, 2007, late in the final quarter of the Wild Card game against the Dallas Cowboys during the 2007 NFL playoffs, Babineaux made a diving, game-saving ankle tackle of Dallas quarterback and place kick holder Tony Romo
Tony Romo
Antonio Ramiro "Tony" Romo is a professional American football quarterback in the NFL for the Dallas Cowboys. Romo's career passer rating - at 95.8 - ranks third-best all time. Tony Romo didn't play in the regular season in 2003, 2004, or 2005...
, who was scrambling to the end zone
End zone
In gridiron-based codes of football, the end zone refers to the scoring area on the field. It is the area between the end line and goal line bounded by the sidelines. There are two end zones, each being on an opposite side of the field...
with the football after bobbling the snap for what might have been a winning field goal. The tackle stopped Romo inches short of a first down, and about a yard shy of a touchdown. As a result, Seattle took possession on downs and had a 21-20 victory.
In September 2007, Babineaux signed a 5 year extension to remain with the Seahawks. The deal is worth an aggregate value of between $ 10 - $ 15 Million. While he could have tested the free agent market, Babineaux's loyalty to the Seahawks organization and the fans of Seattle, along with his desire to lead the Seahawks back to the Super Bowl, were all factors in keeping the versatile defensive back in Seattle.
During the 2008 NFC Wild Card Game against the Redskins he made an interception and returned it 57 yards for a touchdown which secured a win for the Seahawks.
Babineaux uses his versatility to play cornerback, safety, and special teams.
He was suspended for the first game of the 2008 season for violating the league's substance abuse policy. The Seahawks opened the season away at Buffalo, losing 34-10. For the 2009 season, Babineaux beat former starting free safety Brian Russell
Brian Russell
Brian William Russell is an American football safety who last played for the Houston Texans of the National Football League. He was signed by the Minnesota Vikings as an undrafted free agent in 2001...
for the starting job during the pre-season. In 2010, Earl Thomas became the starting free safety, forcing Babineaux to go back to a backup role. He mainly played in the nickel and dime defense as a cornerback. One of the Seahawks formation (the "Nickel Babs") is named after him. He also was a key special team player. He finished the season with 46 tackles, 1.5 sacks, a forced fumbled and 2 interceptions. He also scored a safety, the first of his career.
Tennessee Titans
Babineaux signed with the Tennessee TitansTennessee Titans
The Tennessee Titans are a professional American football team based in Nashville, Tennessee, United States. They are members of the South Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League . Previously known as the Houston Oilers, the team began play in 1960 as a charter...
on August 4, 2011. On October 2nd 2011, in a game against the Cleveland Browns
Cleveland Browns
The Cleveland Browns are a professional football team based in Cleveland, Ohio. They are currently members of the North Division of the American Football Conference in the National Football League...
, Babineaux returned an interception 97 yards for a touchdown.
Personal
- He is also the younger brother of Atlanta FalconsAtlanta FalconsThe Atlanta Falcons are a professional American football team based in Atlanta, Georgia. They are a member of the South Division of the National Football Conference in the National Football League...
defensive tackle Jonathan BabineauxJonathan BabineauxJonathan Joel Babineaux is an NFL defensive tackle for the Atlanta Falcons. He was drafted with the 59th overall pick in the 2005 NFL Draft by the Atlanta Falcons.-High school career:...
. - Jordan currently resides in Renton, WA.
- He has a daughter.
In the 2010 season he recorded his 9th interception of his career of a Matt Ryan pass in a game against the Atlanta Falcons.
- He is a member of Omega Psi PhiOmega Psi PhiOmega Psi Phi is a fraternity and is the first African-American national fraternal organization to be founded at a historically black college. Omega Psi Phi was founded on November 17, 1911, at Howard University in Washington, D.C.. The founders were three Howard University juniors, Edgar Amos...
fraternity.
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