Notre Dame has needed a nickel for the last couple of years, and this season, they found a blessing in disguise as Jordan Clark joined the Al Golden’s ranks. The 5-foot-10 safety has every reason to be looking forward to getting himself an NFL shot, but at the same time, he’s dialed into helping his team go all the way in College football.

“We’re just doing our job,” says Clark. “Just taking it week by week. The gravity of our destiny, winning out and doing this or that, we don’t really focus on that. It’s just about winning every game week to week.” Well, this has worked pretty great for Clark and the team, there’s no doubt about that. So much so, that one could say he has thrived at Notre Dame and become a key member of the squad.

In fact, they’d be absolutely spot on! After being bitten by the injury bug to a point he couldn’t even get out of his bed. He’s made a remarkable comeback. More than that, if you ever need to look at what a team player is like. Look no further than Clark, he has the utmost respect for his teammates and is ready to give everything he’s got for the team’s cause.

And there’s no better example of this than the Louisville game where he played cornerback after Benjamin Morrison left the game injured. Despite his unfamiliarity with the position he took on the challenge to help his team. Clark has amassed great experience over the years as he looks to end his time at Notre Dame at a high. Let’s get to know his off-field life as we get to know about his family and more.

Who is Jordan Clark’s Mom?

Yonka Clark is the mother of Jordan Clark. She has been a pillar of strength in her son’s life since the start of his football journey. Although Yonka herself hasn’t played any sport she enjoys watching her son play with great pride. While only a little is known about Jordan’s mother, who tries to live away from the limelight.

We do know that she hails from Ama, Louisiana, and attended Louisiana State University. Furthermore, Yonka met her future husband Ryan at Archbishop Shaw High School graduation picnic since that day in 1997 the couple have stayed together and are loving parents to three kids, their oldest daughter Jaden, son Jordan, and youngest child Loghan Clark.

Who is Jordan Clark’s Dad?

One might think that where does Jordan get his football genes from, right? Well, the answer is his father, Ryan Clark, who is a former NFL star who has played 13 seasons in the league for some big names including the New York Giants, Washington Redskins (now Commanders), and the Pittsburgh Steelers. Ryan’s biggest achievement came in the 2009 season when he earned his maiden championship ring with the Steelers.

Ryan and Jordan share a really special father-son bond. So much so, “There are only two things I loved the first time I ever held them,” Says Ryan. “A football and my children.” While the former NFL star never pressured his kids to follow in his footsteps, he was on cloud nine when Jordan said that he wanted to fully commit to football. A testament to this would be him coaching his son for the past decade turning him into the country’s finest!

From waking up at 5:00 a.m. for footwork and conditioning to fierce bouts of “Danney Ball”. Ryan made sure that anything that he had missed during his early days, Jordan doesn’t. Well, it seems to be paying off big time as his son suited up for Arizona State before transferring to Notre Dame this season. We know the kind of support he shows towards Jordan. How do we know? Well, Ryan, an LSU man, is seen defending Notre Dame on First Take whenever Stephen A. Smith and Notre Dame utters something nonsensical about Marcus Freeman‘s team.

Where did Jordan Clark grow up?

The Notre Dame safety Jordan Clark was born and brought up in Baton Rouge, Los Angeles. A place where he initiated his first steps toward the sport, when Jordan was just 13 years old he talked to his dad about dropping soccer and hooping with the hope of following his dad’s footsteps and playing football. His dad didn’t need to hear more, “I retired for Jordan,” says Ryan.

“Yes, I was old and beat up, but when he told me he wanted to play college football, I felt like I could give him that opportunity.” That’s exactly what he did next. Giving in his all and training and nurturing his son into a top prospect. He also was the first to suggest his son make a switch from cornerback to Nickleback- The very position he played throughout his career. All eyes are now on Jordan and Notre Dame as they try to bring home the championship and end the season on a high!