Melvin Gordon III

Melvin Gordon Stats, Bio, Age, Net Worth, & Career

Melvin Gordon III is a running back who currently plays for the Denver Broncos in the National Football League. Gordon has carved out a long and successful career in the league for multiple teams. At his best, Gordon has been one of the most difficult backs to slow down in the NFL, as Gordon has found a way to get into the end zone consistently throughout his career.

High School Career (Mary D. Bradford High School)

Melvin Gordon played his high school football at Mary D. Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin. As a junior, he rushed for 1,098 yards and 16 total touchdowns, numbers he improved on as a senior. In his final season as a high school athlete, Gordon eclipsed 2,000 yards on the ground along with 38 touchdowns.

In his senior season, Gordon was named the Gatorade high school player of the year in Wisconsin. Gordon was also a proficient track and field athlete, excelling in the long jump and 55-meter dash. His football and track exploits led to Gordon being a four-star recruit, receiving scholarship offers from schools including Michigan, Iowa and Louisville. Gordon ended up choosing Wisconsin, opting to remain in his home state.

College Career (Wisconsin Badgers)

At the University of Wisconsin, Melvin Gordon improved in each of his four seasons on the football team. As a freshman, he tallied just 98 yards rushing in three games of action. By the time he was a senior, he was putting together one of the best seasons that a running back has enjoyed at the major collegiate level.

As a senior, Gordon rushed for over 2,500 yards and 29 rushing touchdowns, adding three receiving touchdowns as well. That season saw Gordon earn a number of accolades, including the Doak Walker Award and the Jim Brown Trophy. Gordon was named the Big Ten running back of the year, and was the runner-up for the Heisman Trophy.

NFL Career

Melvin Gordon was drafted with the 15th overall pick of the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers, and stayed with the team as they became the Los Angeles Chargers. Gordon failed to find the end zone in his rookie season, but has put up huge numbers every year since. Each of the next four seasons saw Gordon score at least eight rushing touchdowns, as he was a key component of the Chargers’ offense.

Gordon left the Chargers after the 2019 season, as the teams were unable to agree to terms on a contract extension. Gordon was signed by the Denver Broncos, where he continued to remain a productive running back in 2020. Despite some issues in the passing game for the Broncos, Gordon enjoyed his second best yards per carry average in his first season in Denver.

Melvin Gordon Net Worth, Salary, Endorsements & Career Earnings

Melvin Gordon signed a two-year, $8 million deal with the Denver Broncos ahead of the 2020 season. He has earned a total of $31 million in his career, including the amount that he will see from his contract with the Broncos. Gordon has received endorsement deals during his career with brands including Lids and Dr. Squatch soap.

Melvin Gordon Personal Life

Melvin Gordon is the son of Melvin Gordon Sr. and Carmen Gordon. He has one brother named James. Gordon has a girlfriend named Keisha, though the personal details of their relationship are few and far between. Gordon has prioritized keeping his relationships as private as possible. To this point, Melvin Gordon is not known to have any children of his own.

Melvin Gordon Quotes

• On leading by example: “When younger players see you slacking they might think it’s OK to slack, too, when it’s not. You have to be a leader. You have to understand, and you have to have a Grade-A performance in whatever you do.”
• On playing in empty stadiums in 2020: “We didn’t have many Chargers fans at the game. I’m just going to be honest. We didn’t have many Chargers fans at the game. Much loyalty, love, but we didn’t have many. So I’m not missing anything.”
• On his father: “My dad’s been there every step of the way, that’s what people need to know.”
• After his holdout did not result in a new contract: “All I can do is come out here and play ball, and kind of let my skill take place, and determine my future.”
• On taking responsibility: “You do something against the rules, you pay the consequences.”

Melvin Gordon Fun Facts

• Gordon spent a summer as an intern with Merrill Lynch before beginning his NFL career.
• Gordon has also shown interests in architecture and broadcasting, and plans on accomplishing a lot after his football career is complete.
• Gordon was not able to get revenge when he played against the Chargers for the first time. He had 47 total yards in that game and did not get into the end zone.
• His career long run is an 87-yard run that he managed during the 2017 season.
• Gordon ran a 4.52 40-yard dash heading into the NFL Draft.