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.[1] He won three straight Hawaii football state championships and committed to the University of Notre Dame to play college football.[2]
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.[3] He made his first start in his sophomore year against Wisconsin at Soldier Field.[4] He converted from linebacker to defensive end before the 2023 season and was named Most Outstanding Lineman in the 2023 Sun Bowl.[5]
College statistics
| Year | Team | GP | Tackles | Interceptions | Fumbles | ||||||||
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Total | Solo | Ast | Sack | PD | Int | Yds | TD | FF | FR | TD | |||
| 2020 | Notre Dame | 10 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2021 | Notre Dame | 11 | 18 | 11 | 7 | 2.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | Notre Dame | 13 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | Notre Dame | 13 | 32 | 18 | 14 | 4.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | Notre Dame | 3 | 12 | 5 | 7 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2025 | Notre Dame | 12 | 20 | 10 | 10 | 1.0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Career | 62 | 97 | 55 | 42 | 12.5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | |
Professional career
Botelho was signed as an undrafted free agent by the Minnesota Vikings after the conclusion of the 2026 NFL draft.[6] He was released by the Vikings on May 14, 2026.[7]
Personal life
Botelho's mother is Korean American.[8]
References
- ^ "DE Jordan Botelho". ndinsider. 2019-12-17. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Smedley, Megan (December 22, 2019). "Jordan Botelho continues Hawaiian tradition". WNDU. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Jordan Botelho – Notre Dame Fighting Irish". UHND. December 18, 2019. Retrieved 31 August 2024.
- ^ Hansen, Eric (2021-09-23). "Notebook: Baker, Notre Dame O-line ooze confidence heading into clash with Wisconsin". NDInsider. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ Shimabuku, Christian (December 29, 2023). "Botelho honored as Notre Dame routs Oregon State in Sun Bowl". khon2. Retrieved August 31, 2024.
- ^ "Vikings Agree to Terms with 2026 Undrafted Free Agents". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings. April 25, 2026. Retrieved April 26, 2026.
- ^ Young, Lindsey (May 14, 2026). "Vikings Sign Rookie WR Terrill Davis". Vikings.com. Minnesota Vikings. Retrieved May 14, 2026.
- ^ "Will Jordan Botelho's Monstrous Talent Finally Equate to Double-Digit Sacks at Notre Dame?"