Jordan Botelho

Jordan Botelho
Profile
PositionLinebacker
Personal information
Born (2001-05-16) May 16, 2001 (age 25)
Listed height
6 ft 2 in (1.88 m)
Listed weight
247 lb (112 kg)
Career information
High schoolSaint Louis
(Honolulu, Hawaii)
CollegeNotre Dame (2020–2025)
NFL draft2026: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only

Jordan Kalani Song Su Oh Botelho (born May 16, 2001) is an American professional football linebacker. He played college football for the Notre Dame Fighting Irish and he was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings in 2026.

Early life

Botelho attended Saint Louis School in Honolulu, Hawaii, where he played linebacker under coach Cal Lee. He won three straight Hawaii football state championships and committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.

College career

As a true freshman, Botelho played in 11 games and returned a blocked punt for a touchdown in his first collegiate game against South Florida. He made his first start in his sophomore year against Wisconsin at Soldier Field. He converted from linebacker to defensive end before the 2023 season and was named Most Outstanding Lineman in the 2023 Sun Bowl.

College statistics

Year Team GP Tackles Interceptions Fumbles
TotalSoloAstSackPDIntYdsTDFFFRTD
2020Notre Dame 104220.00000000
2021Notre Dame 11181172.00000000
2022Notre Dame 1311924.50000000
2023Notre Dame 133218144.00000000
2024Notre Dame 312571.00000000
2025Notre Dame 122010101.00000000
Career6297554212.50000000

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench press
6 ft 2+1⁄4 in
(1.89 m)		247 lb
(112 kg)		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m)		9+1⁄8 in
(0.23 m)		6 ft 3+1⁄8 in
(1.91 m)		4.86 s1.68 s2.85 s4.30 s7.10 s36.5 in
(0.93 m)		9 ft 10 in
(3.00 m)		21 reps
All values from Pro Day

Botelho was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft. He was released by the Vikings on May 14, 2026.

Personal life

Botelho's mother is Korean American.

References

  1. ↑ "DE Jordan Botelho". ndinsider. December 17, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  2. ↑ Smedley, Megan (December 22, 2019). "Jordan Botelho continues Hawaiian tradition". WNDU. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Jordan Botelho – Notre Dame Fighting Irish". UHND. December 18, 2019. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  4. ↑ Hansen, Eric (September 23, 2021). "Notebook: Baker, Notre Dame O-line ooze confidence heading into clash with Wisconsin". NDInsider. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  5. ↑ Shimabuku, Christian (December 29, 2023). "Botelho honored as Notre Dame routs Oregon State in Sun Bowl". khon2. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
  6. ↑ "Jordan Botelho College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved April 4, 2026.
  7. ↑ "Vikings Agree to Terms with 2026 Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
  8. ↑ Young, Lindsey (May 14, 2026). "Vikings Sign Rookie WR Terrill Davis". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
  9. ↑ Mentock, Drew (August 9, 2024). "Will Jordan Botelho's Monstrous Talent Finally Equate to Double-Digit Sacks at Notre Dame?". 247Sports. Retrieved June 6, 2026.