Despite the impressive season, Gordon hasn't had a top-12 fantasy campaign since 2018 and is now 29 years old. [113] In Week 2, against the Buffalo Bills, he had three total touchdowns (one rushing and two receiving) in the 3120 victory. That's the team who blessed me with an opportunity. Legal Statement. [164] The DUI charge was dismissed on March 10, 2021, and Gordon instead pleaded guilty to speeding and reckless driving. [5] He earned a second-place finish in the 100-meter dash at the 2011 SEC Outdoor Conference, recording a career-best time of 10.95 seconds. But he was a good father. 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Melvin Gordon, 84, of Bloomington, passed away at 9:30 p.m. Saturday (Oct. 20, 2018) at his home. [17] To start the season, Gordon had 13 carries for 144 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown against Massachusetts. "Real one," Broncos rookie receiver Jalen Virgil wrote. Melvin Gordon Stats, Height, Weight, Position, Draft, College | Pro-Football-Reference.com NFL Scores Melvin Gordon Melvin Gordon III Position: RB 6-1 , 215lb (185cm, 97kg) Born: April 13 in Kenosha, WI (Age: 29-273d) More bio, uniform, draft, salary info 2x Pro Bowl 28 25 25 SUMMARY 2022 Career G 10 108 AV 3 58 Rush 90 1567 Yds 318 6462 Y/A 3.5 ESPN Enterprises, Inc. All rights reserved. Like I said it was difficult and challenging, but I got through. I'm not going to lie to you. [78] On October 12, 2015, Gordon had seven catches for a season-high 52 yards and also accounted for 42 yards on 15 carries in a 2024 loss to the Pittsburgh Steelers in Week 5. Denver Broncos running back Melvin Gordon (25), right, runs past New York Giants cornerback James Bradberry (24) for a 70-yard touchdown run at MetLife Stadium on Sept. 12, 2021 in East Rutherford . ): 7.79 (201114), Highest average yard per carry, season (min 100 att. As per Spotrac, the running back has inked a 2-year contract worth $16 . Gordon has a brother, but not much information has been out about him. Furthermore, no information about her family, education, or profession is provided. He also knew how to show Melvin tough love, telling him that he was not good enough to exploit his full potential and push him to his limits. Out of all 32 teams, that was the team that called. He was selected 15th overall in the 2015 NFL Draft by the San Diego Chargers. Gordon, like his parents, is of Afro-American descent, holding American Citizenship. The record would be broken the following week. By subscribing, I agree to the Privacy Policy and Terms of Use, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. He outperformed other athletes in both track and field. On December 1, Gordon was named the Big Ten's AmecheDayne Running Back of the Year as well as being a consensus 1st Team All-Big Ten Running Back. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed. Melvin Gordon III is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League. ALL RIGHTS RESERVED, Download the TMZ App on the Apple App Store, Download the TMZ App on the Google Play Store. The Broncos running back said: You kind of know everything thats going on. The. Even when he was at Wisconsin, she used to drive for about two hours from Kenosha to Madison for the games. Gordon, though, pled guilty to reckless driving Wednesday, and prosecutors dismissed his two DUI charges. "Hahaha, boy y'all fans was hell lmfaoo," Gordon posted to his Instagram Stories with a photo of OJ Simpon's white Ford Bronco with his team photo Photoshopped in. "I ain't going to lie to you, I'm in a f***ing position battle, bruh. ): 19.5 (September 20, 2014, vs. Asher Low. He was the Wisconsin Gatorade Football Player of the Year. [24] Two days later, against Indiana, he had 13 carries for 146 rushing yards and one rushing touchdown. Supplemental Privacy Policy for Singapore. He also knows that without his father, Melvin Gordon Sr. (also known as Big Bo), he probably wouldnt have made it to the NFL. Despite an impressive rookie season from Javonte Williams in 2021, Gordon still managed 4.5 yards per carry, running for 918 yards on 203 attempts and adding 28 receptions for 213 yards he also scored 10 total touchdowns. Fastest player to reach 2,000 yards rushing, season: 241 carries (2014), Most rushing yards by teammates, season: 3,536 (2014, Melvin Gordon and Corey Clement), Highest average rushing yards per carry, career: 7.79, Most rushing yards, conference season: 1,648 (2014), Highest average yard per game, conference season: 206.0 (2014), Most rushing yards, game: 408 (November 15, 2014, vs. Nebraska), Most rushing yards, post season game: 251 (2015 Outback Bowl), Most rushing yards, single quarter: 189 (November 15, 2014, vs. Nebraska), Highest average yard per carry, career (min 300 att. [18] In the following game, against Tennessee Tech, on only nine carries, he had 140 rushing yards and a rushing touchdown for a 15.6 yards per carry average. One of the things that Melvin Gordon used to do, as well, was run up The Hill, a famous mound located in Kenosha, his hometown. [23] On November 14, Gordon was named one of the ten semifinalists for the 2013 Doak Walker Award. Please fill in your e-mail so we can share with you our top stories. I felt like I could've helped make a difference but apparently not." [15][34] 2014 was the first year where Gordon was Wisconsin's featured running back; in 2012, he was behind both Montee Ball and James White, and 2013 he was behind James White with Corey Clement as the third string running back after Gordon. Obviously, I can't take back what I did. new police video obtained by TMZ Sports shows. Told Cops He Was Drinking & Driving Before Arrest, Reconciles With Wife, Despite Ongoing Divorce, Wrestler's Two Daughters Injured In Wreck, Ricky 'Wild Thing' Vaughn, Roger Dorn, & Jake Taylor, 'Optimistic' Tank Davis & Ryan Garcia Will Fight April 15, 2023 EHM PRODUCTIONS,INC. [134] On October 20, in Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans, the Chargers had driven down the field to Tennessee's one-yard line and had a chance to score late in the fourth quarter. Keep on rocking," posted Broncos safety Kareem Jackson. [12], In 2012, Gordon was the third string running back behind Montee Ball and James White. How's that for an incredible stat? Gordon stated that "I know my value. He started playing football at the age of 13. After inexplicably not scoring a touchdown in his rookie season, Gordon has 57 TDs in his last 68 games in the five seasons that have followed. I started out slow and being able to catch my stride toward the end of the season, but then it's too late. Going to visit the old middle school then back to grinding baby. [50] He reached the 2,000 yard mark faster than any of his predecessors, on just 241 carries. [95] But he only has scored twice this year and has averaged only 3.5 yards per carry in the wake of Williams' torn ACL. On 2nd down, the Chargers again ran the ball with Gordon where Titans' linebacker Wesley Woodyard forced him to fumble the ball into the endzone which was recovered by defensive end Jurrell Casey leading to a Titans' recovery and touchback. Required fields are marked *. Obviously, you probably know. Melvin Gordons support system is nothing short of impressive. Ahead of being stated on injured reserve on December 21, he had 641 yards on 184 carries (3.5 average) and 192 yards on 33 receptions (5.8 average). And, I cannot risk getting in trouble. [45] Gordon garnered multiple Player of the Week awards for his performance against the Huskers. He still takes a ladder to the beaches of San Diego in the middle of the night and obsesses over X's and O's during the day. [163] He pleaded not guilty to the charges on January 14, 2021. Still, he re-signed with the Los Angeles Chargers for a 5 million dollar annual salary, a 20 million contract, and a $5 million signing bonus. [1], After the end of the 2014 college football season, Gordon prepared for the NFL Combine at EXOS San Diego in Carlsbad based on his former Wisconsin teammate Jared Abbrederis's recommendation. Among those people, the most important one is usually their partner. CLICK HERE FOR MORE SPORTS COVERAGE ON FOXNEWS.COM, Melvin Gordon III of the Denver Broncos runs against the Los Angeles Chargers at SoFi Stadium on Oct. 17, 2022, in Inglewood, California. [129], On July 13, 2019, Gordon told the Chargers that if he did not receive a new contract, he would demand to be traded and skip training camp. At times it definitely was difficult. [140][141] Gordon became a free agent after the 2019 season ended. [139] Overall, in the 2019 season, Gordon finished with 162 carries for 612 rushing yards and eight rushing touchdowns to go along with 42 receptions for 296 receiving yards and one receiving touchdown as the Chargers finished with a 511 record. Melvin Gordon 2022 Net Worth. "[27] With their 93 record, the Badgers earned a spot in the Capital One Bowl against South Carolina. He didnt score a single touchdown, had six fumbles, and rushed for 641 yards only. Against Pit, he carried 15 times for 42 yards (2.8 average) and caught seven passes for 52 yards (7.4 average). Melvin is . On April 27, 2022, Gordon re-signed with the Broncos on a one-year deal. 9NEWS+ has multiple live daily shows including 9NEWS Mornings, Next with Kyle Clark and 9NEWS+ Daily, an original streaming program. Just a day after being released by the Denver Broncos, running back Melvin Gordon went to social media to take a shot at Broncos fans. [81] Gordon returned to his starting role the next game at the Baltimore Ravens and carried the ball a season-high 18 times for 54 yards in a 2629 loss. I live three minutes from here, probably four.". Gordon has found the end zone 67 times over the last six seasons after going scoreless as a rookie in 2015. The two-time Pro . [13] In the Badgers' third game against UTEP, he had eight carries for 112 rushing yards and a touchdown for his first collegiate game going over the century mark. 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