Melvin Gordon
Melvin Gordon III (born April 13, 1993) is an American football running back who is a free agent. He played college football for the Wisconsin Badgers, earning unanimous All-American honors and winning the Doak Walker Award as the top college running back in 2013. He was selected by the San Diego Chargers in the first round of the 2015 NFL draft with the 15th overall pick.
For the American professor, director and writer, see Mel Gordon. For the businessman, see Melvin Gordon (businessman).Personal information
April 13, 1993
Kenosha, Wisconsin, U.S.
6 ft 1 in (1.85 m)
215 lb (98 kg)
Bradford (Kenosha)
Wisconsin (2011–2014)
2015 / Round: 1 / Pick: 15
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Gordon briefly held the NCAA Division I FBS single-game rushing yards record with 408 yards, set playing in three quarters against Nebraska in November 2014, until it was broken the following week. He became the second all-time single-season rusher in FBS history with 2,587 yards, falling 41 yards shy of Barry Sanders record of 2,628 yards set in 1988.[1]
Personal life[edit]
In 2018, Gordon founded the Beyond the Flash Foundation, which is designed to help fight hunger and provide needy families with support. The foundation supports mission-aligned organizations in California, Colorado, and Wisconsin.[174]
Gordon was arrested in Denver for speeding and DUI on October 14, 2020. He posted a $55,000 cash bond.[175] He pleaded not guilty to the charges on January 14, 2021.[176] The DUI charge was dismissed on March 10, 2021, and Gordon instead pleaded guilty to speeding and reckless driving.[177]