Melvin Gordon – Bio, Net Worth, Height
| contour: | Melvin Gordon |
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| age: | 28 years old |
| high: | 6 ft 1 in (186 cm) |
| Profession: | soccer player |
| net worth: | $2 million |
| status: | live |
origin
Melvin Gordon is an American professional football player signed with the San Diego Chargers. He’s 6-foot-1 and plays the running back position. Gordon was born on April 13, 1993 in Kenosha, Wisconsin. His mother, Carmen, is a former nurse, and his father, Melvin Sr., plays semi-professional football. Gordon is an only child. He attended Mary D. Bradford High School, followed by the University of Wisconsin-Madison. He majored in Life Sciences Communications.
Profession
Gordon began his football career at Mary D. Bradford High School under coach Jed Kennedy. As a track athlete, he is also competitive in the long jump and the 100-meter sprint. Gordon earned state and regional WFCA honors in football during his junior year. As a senior, he had 2,009 rushing yards and 38 touchdowns. He was an AP First Team All-State Selection and WFCA Offensive Player of the Year.
Gordon played 4 college football seasons for the Wisconsin Badgers from 2011 to 2014. He wears jersey number 25 because it symbolizes the age of his mother when he was born. In 2014, Gordon rushed for the FBS record of 2,587 yards, second only to Barry Sanders’ 1988 record of 2,628 yards. He received multiple honors in 2014, including a Big Ten Running Back of the Year and a Big Ten All-NBA First Team. Gordon won the 2014 Jim Brown Trophy and the Doc Walker Award. He finished second in the 2014 Heisman Trophy.
Gordon was selected by the San Diego Chargers with the 15th overall pick in the 2015 NFL Draft. He signed a four-year deal in May 2015 and made his debut against the Detroit Lions in September 2015. Gordon played 14 games in his rookie season. He totaled 833 yards, 184 carries and 33 catches.
personal
Melvin Gordon has a net worth of $2 million. In May 2015, he signed a four-year, $10.66 million contract with the San Diego Chargers. The contract is fully guaranteed and includes a $6 million signing bonus.
Photo by Bely Medved (flickr.com/photos/system13/15737372907) [CC BY-NC 2.0 (https://creativecommons.org/licenses/by-nc/2.0/)], via flickr
Melvin Gordon real name, birthday, wiki
| real name: | Melvin Gordon III |
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| Birthday: | April 13, 1993 |
| age: | 28 years old |
| place of birth: | Kenosha, Wisconsin, United States |
| Zodiac: | Aries |
| high: | 6 ft 1 in (186 cm) |
| Profession: | professional football player |
| Active for several years: | 2015 to present |
| net worth: | $2 million |
| marriage: | |
| Death instrument: | live |
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