Jordan McFadden is a South Carolina native who grew up in Spartansburg and attended nearby Dorman High School. McFadden He finished his prep career leading his team to a 12-3 record as a senior while being rated the No. 10 recruit in the state.
McFadden chose to stay close to home by committing to play for Clemson and head coach Dabo Swinney. His first two seasons in Clemson were spent as a backup, playing in 17 games total from 2018-2019. McFadden then earned a starting job as a junior, going on to start 12 games at left tackle during the 2020 season.