Jordan Babineaux

Infobox NFLactive


currentteam=Seattle Seahawks
currentnumber=27
currentpositionplain=Defensive back
birthdate=birth date and age|1982|8|31
birthplace=Port Arthur, Texas
heightft=6
heightin=0
weight=200
debutyear=2004
debutteam=Seattle Seahawks
college=Southern Arkansas
undraftedyear=2004
pastteams=
* Seattle Seahawks (2004-present)
statweek=17
statseason=2007
statlabel1=Tackles
statvalue1=201
statlabel2=Sacks
statvalue2=1.0
statlabel3=INTs
statvalue3=5
nfl=BAB720379

Jordan Jude Babineauxcite web|title=Babineaux on Pro-Football-Reference |work=pro-football-reference.com |url=http://www.pro-football-reference.com/players/B/BabiJo21.htm |accessdate=2008-02-01] (born August 31, 1982 in Port Arthur, Texas) is an American football defensive back for the Seattle Seahawks. He is most notable for his game-saving effort in the 2006 NFC Wild Card game when he tackled Dallas Cowboys quarterback Tony Romo after Romo infamously fumbled the snap for what might have been a game-winning field goal for the Cowboys.

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 University.

Pro career

Babineaux was signed as an undrafted free agent out of Southern Arkansas University. 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 plays cornerback, safety, and special teams.

Jordan was suspended for the first game of the 2008 season for violating the leagues substance abuse policy. The Seahawks opened the season away at Buffalo, losing 34-10.

Personal

* Jordan is of Louisiana Creole descent.
* He is also the younger brother of Atlanta Falcons defensive tackle Jonathan Babineaux.
* Jordan currently resides in Renton, WA.

References

External links

* [http://sports.espn.go.com/nfl/players/profile?statsId=7138 Stats] at ESPN.com
* [http://sports.yahoo.com/nfl/players/7138 Stats] at Yahoo! Sports
* [http://www.seahawks.com/Team/Players.aspx?id=12932 Biography] at Seahawks.com
* [http://sportsline.com/nfl/players/playerpage/493566 Stats] at CBSSportsline.com
* [http://www.nfl.com/players/jordanbabineaux/profile?id=BAB720379 Biography] at NFL.com