Melvin Gordon III is a professional American football player who plays as a running back in the National Football League (NFL) and is currently a free agent. He was a consensus All-American and first-team All-Big Ten selection during his college career at the University of Wisconsin-Madison. In the NFL, he has earned two Pro Bowl selections and is one of the most productive running backs in the league. Get all of the latest Melvin Gordon news and stats here!
Melvin Gordon was born on April 13, 1993, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA. Gordon played college football at the University of Wisconsin–Madison, where he was a consensus All-American and a first-team All-Big Ten selection. He set the single-game FBS record for rushing yards with 408 in 2014 and finished his college career with 4,915 rushing yards and 45 touchdowns.
In 2015, Gordon was selected by the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) in the first round of the NFL draft with the 15th overall pick. He played for the Chargers for five seasons, earning two Pro Bowl selections and becoming one of the most productive running backs in the league during that time. In 2020, he signed with the Denver Broncos as a free agent.
In the 2021 season, Melvin Gordon shared the backfield with rookie Javonte Williams and had notable performances, including a 101-yard game with a rushing touchdown in Week 1 and a 111-yard game with two rushing touchdowns in Week 14. He finished the season with 918 rushing yards, eight rushing touchdowns, 213 receiving yards, and two receiving touchdowns.
In the 2022 season, he re-signed with the Denver Broncos but was waived after a costly fumble. He later joined the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad and won a Super Bowl ring in Super Bowl LVII without playing in the regular season or playoffs.
Throughout his NFL career, Gordon has showcased his ability as a versatile and explosive runner with excellent speed, agility, and power. He has also proven to be a reliable receiver out of the backfield and a skilled blocker in pass protection. Off the field, Gordon has been involved in various philanthropic endeavors, including supporting youth organizations and promoting education.
