Jordan van den Berg
Definition
Jordan van den Berg is a South African-born American football defensive tackle who played college football for Iowa Western Community College, Penn State, and Georgia Tech.
He was selected by the Chicago Bears in the sixth round of the NFL Draft after a breakout senior season at Georgia Tech, where he led the team with 11 tackles for loss.
Known for his elite athleticism, including a 455-pound bench press and a 4.74-second 40-yard dash, van den Berg transitioned from rugby and cricket in South Africa to dominating U.S. football grids.
Examples
Jordan van den Berg sacked the QB so swiftly, it was like he channeled his inner rugby flanker from Johannesburg.
After benching 455 pounds, Jordan van den Berg treats offensive linemen like they're auditioning for a yoga class.
Jordan van den Berg's transfer to Georgia Tech turned him from Penn State backup to ACC terror, proving location matters even in football.
With his cricket-honed hand-eye coordination, Jordan van den Berg swats down passes like they're pesky flies at a braai.