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| Position: | Wide receiver | ||||||
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| Born: | June 16, 1965 Portland, Oregon | ||||||
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| College: | Oregon | ||||||
| NFL Draft: | 1988 / Round: 8 / Pick: 216 (By the Cleveland Browns) | ||||||
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LaJourdain J. Birden Sr. (born June 16, 1965) is a former professional American football player who was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 8th round of the 1988 NFL Draft.
A 5'10", 157-lb. wide receiver, Birden graduated from Lakeridge High School in Lake Oswego, Oregon, and the University of Oregon.[1] He played in 9 NFL seasons for the Kansas City Chiefs and Atlanta Falcons from 1988 to 1996.
College statistics
- 1985: 3 catches for 39 yards
- 1987: 19 catches for 399 yards and 1 touchdown; his quarterback was Bill Musgrave
After football
Following his football career, Birden became an executive for Xocai with Team X 88. Later he became a distributor of Isagenix health and wellness products and continues to represent Isagenix. Birden has also travelled extensively as a motivational and opportunity speaker and trainer for companies large and small; team building seminars, as well as youth group life skill development meetings.
Birden and his wife Raina have three children and five adopted children. They live in Scottsdale, Arizona.[1]
In 2010, Birden was inducted into the University of Oregon's Athletic Hall of Fame for his performance on the Ducks' 1985 Track and Field NCAA Championship team.
References
- ^ a b Newell, Cliff (2008-07-03). "Birden sees plenty of success after pro football career". Lake Oswego Review. Retrieved 2008-07-08.
External links
- NFL.com player page
- JJ Birden's Personal Website
- Isagenix Top Leader
- JJ's bestselling book, "When Opportunity Knocks 8 Surefire Ways to Take Advantage!