List Of Interesting Things About Melvin Gordon:-
50-Gordon signed a two-year, $16 million contract with the Denver Broncos in March 2020.
49-He has also played for the Los Angeles Chargers and the Philadelphia Eagles.
48-Melvin Gordon was a four-star recruit coming out of high school and was rated as the No. 4 running back in the country by Rivals.com.
47-He was a track and field star in high school, competing in the 100-meter dash, 200-meter dash, and the long jump.
46-Gordon has a tattoo on his chest that reads “Blessed and Highly Favored.”
45-He was named the FedEx Ground Player of the Week three times in 2018.
44-Gordon has a younger brother named Michael who also plays football.
43-He has a partnership with Adidas and has appeared in their advertisements.
42-Melvin Gordon is known for his powerful running style and ability to break tackles.
41-He has also been criticized for his fumbling issues throughout his career.
40-Gordon was involved in a contract dispute with the Chargers in 2019, which led to him sitting out the first four games of the season.
39-He made his first career touchdown pass in a game against the Kansas City Chiefs in 2018.
38-Gordon has scored four career touchdowns of 50 yards or more.
37-He has also been used as a receiver out of the backfield, with over 200 career receptions.
36-Melvin Gordon has appeared on the cover of Sports Illustrated.
35-He has been compared to former NFL running back Marshawn Lynch for his physical style of play.
34-Melvin Gordon is active on social media, with over 200,000 followers on Twitter and over 300,000 on Instagram.
33-He has a close relationship with his mother, Carmen, who has been his biggest supporter throughout his football career.
32-Melvin Gordon III was born on April 13, 1993, in Kenosha, Wisconsin, USA.
31-He attended the University of Wisconsin-Madison, where he played college football as a running back.
30-Melvin Gordon was a consensus first-team All-American in 2014 and a Doak Walker Award finalist.
29-He was selected by the San Diego Chargers (now Los Angeles Chargers) in the first round of the 2015 NFL Draft.
28-Gordon wears jersey number 25 for the Denver Broncos, his current team.
27-Melvin Gordon is 215 pounds and 6 feet tall.
26-Gordon has a daughter named Giselle who was born in 2019.
25-He played high school football at Bradford High School in Kenosha, Wisconsin.
24-Melvin Gordon holds the NCAA single-game rushing record with 408 yards in a game against Nebraska in 2014.
23-In 2014, he won Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year.
22-In his NFL career, Gordon has rushed for over 5,000 yards and scored 49 total touchdowns.
21-He has been named to two Pro Bowls in his career (2016, 2018).
20-Gordon was a standout athlete in multiple sports in high school, including football, track and field, and basketball.
19-He rushed for over 2,500 yards and scored 45 touchdowns in his senior year of high school.
18-Gordon was the first running back drafted in the 2015 NFL Draft.
17-He set a career high in rushing yards in a game with 196 yards against the New York Giants in 2019.
16-Gordon has participated in a number of philanthropic organisations, such as the Special Olympics and the Boys & Girls Club.
15-He is a fan of the TV show “The Office” and has said it’s one of his favorite shows.
14-Melvin Gordon has a love for dogs and has been spotted wearing cleats with dog designs.
13-He was a fan of the Green Bay Packers growing up and idolized former Packers running back Ahman Green.
12-Gordon has a close friendship with fellow NFL running back and former Wisconsin teammate, James White.
11-He was named the Wisconsin Gatorade Player of the Year in 2010 and 2011.
10-Gordon was a finalist for the Heisman Trophy in 2014, finishing in second place behind Marcus Mariota.
9-He has spoken out about the importance of mental health awareness and seeking help when needed.
8-Gordon has had a few injury setbacks throughout his NFL career, including a knee injury in 2016 and a hip injury in 2020.
7-He has recorded over 100 rushing yards in a game 22 times in his NFL career.
6-Gordon has had several multi-touchdown games throughout his career, including a three-touchdown game against the Arizona Cardinals in 2018.
5-He has played in three playoff games in his career, with his team winning one of them.
4-Gordon has credited his mother as his biggest inspiration and motivation for his football career.
3-He has a knack for finding the end zone and has scored at least one touchdown in 67% of his NFL games.
2-Melvin Gordon has shown versatility as a kick returner, with over 400 career return yards.
1-His hard ethic and leadership both on and off the field have earned him acclaim from his coaches and teammates.
