For the Denver Broncos of the National Football League, Melvin Gordon plays running back professionally. He is 98 kilograms and 1.85 meters tall. He attended Bradford High School, where as a junior, on just 99 carries, he amassed 1,098 yards and 11 touchdowns. The Wisconsin Football Coaches Association named him an honorable mention All-state and All-region player for his five receiving touchdowns (WFCA).
He ran for 2,009 yards and 38 touchdowns as a senior, earning first-team All-state honors from the WFCA and the Associated Press. He played collegiate football for the Wisconsin Badgers while attending the University of Wisconsin-Madison.
In 2011, he played in three games as a rookie and carried the ball 20 times for 98 yards and a touchdown. He waived his last year of NCAA eligibility in order to take part in the 2015 NFL Draft. In his final college game, he gained 251 yards on the ground. San Diego Chargers made Gordon the 15th overall pick in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
In March 2020, he signed a $16 million, two-year contract with the Denver Broncos. He made his Broncos debut against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1 of the season. Over the course of the game, he had 15 carries for 78 yards and a running touchdown. On April 27, 2022, Gordon re-signed with for a single season.
How Old Is Melvin Gordon?
Melvin Gordon is 29 years old. He was born on April 13, 1993.