Melvin Gordon plays a running back position in the National Football League for the Denver Broncos. He is 1.85 meters tall and weighs 98 kilos. He went to Bradford High School, where as a junior, he racked up 1,098 yards and 11 touchdowns on just 99 carries. For his five receiving touchdowns, the Wisconsin Football Coaches Association recognized him an honorable mention All-state and All-region player (WFCA).
As a senior, he amassed 2,009 yards of rushing and scored 38 touchdowns, garnering first-team All-state recognition from the WFCA and the Associated Press. While a student at the University of Wisconsin-Madison, he participated in NCAA football for the Wisconsin Badgers.
He ran 20 times for 98 yards and a score in his three games as a freshman in 2011. In 2015, he waived his last year of NCAA eligibility and was not drafted. In his final college game, he racked up 251 yards on the ground. In the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers selected Gordon with the 15th overall choice.
In March 2020, he signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Denver Broncos. He played in his first game for the Broncos against the Tennessee Titans in Week 1. During the game, he ran 15 times for 78 yards and a rushing touchdown. On April 27, 2022, Gordon re-signed with the Broncos for a single season.
How Much Does Melvin Gordon Make?
Melvin Gordon makes $2,500,000 as his average annual salary.