Rise to Success: Career Highlights of Andre Cisco

By Popular Timelines Editorial Team · Updated: March 11, 2025

How Andre Cisco built a successful career. Explore key moments that defined the journey.

Andre Cisco is an American football safety currently playing for the New York Jets in the NFL. He was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the 2021 NFL Draft. Prior to his professional career, Cisco played college football at Syracuse.

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2018: Freshman Year at Syracuse

In 2018, as a freshman at Syracuse, Andre Cisco started 11 of 13 games, recorded 60 tackles and seven interceptions, earning ACC Defensive Rookie of the Year and freshman All-American honors.

October 13, 2020: Declared for NFL Draft

On October 13, 2020, Andre Cisco officially announced he would forego his remaining college eligibility to enter the NFL draft after tearing his ACL.

June 11, 2021: Signed with Jacksonville Jaguars

On June 11, 2021, Andre Cisco signed a four-year contract with the Jacksonville Jaguars for $5.23 million, including a $1.16 million signing bonus.

September 12, 2021: NFL Regular Season Debut

On September 12, 2021, Andre Cisco made his professional regular season debut for the Jacksonville Jaguars against the Houston Texans.

December 20, 2021: Named Starting Free Safety

On December 20, 2021, Andre Cisco was named the starting free safety for the last three games of the season after Rayshawn Jenkins was placed on injured reserve.

December 26, 2021: First Career Start

On December 26, 2021, Andre Cisco earned his first career start and recorded five combined tackles (two solo) and had one pass break up during a loss at the New York Jets.

2021: NFL Draft

In 2021, Andre Cisco was drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round of the NFL draft.

2021: Drafted by the Jacksonville Jaguars

In 2021, Andre Cisco was selected by the Jacksonville Jaguars in the third round (65th overall) of the NFL draft.

January 14, 2022: First Career Playoff Game

On January 14, 2022, Andre Cisco started in his first career playoff game, recording four solo tackles and breaking up a pass during a victory against the Los Angeles Chargers.

September 18, 2022: First Career Interception

On September 18, 2022, Andre Cisco made his first career interception against the Indianapolis Colts.

October 2, 2022: First Career Touchdown

On October 2, 2022, Andre Cisco recorded his first career touchdown, intercepting a pass and returning it 59 yards during a game against the Philadelphia Eagles.