Melvin Gordon III (born April 13, 1993) is a National Football League running back for the Denver Broncos (NFL).
Contract
Melvin Gordon agreed to terms with the Denver Broncos on a one-year, $2,500,000 contract that included a $100,000 signing bonus.
Salary per year
Melvin Gordon earns $2,150,000 annually.
Net worth
Melvin Gordon has a net worth of $4 million.
Gordon was one of three finalists for the Heisman Trophy, along with Oregon quarterback Marcus Mariota and Alabama wide receiver Amari Cooper. Gordon was Wisconsin’s fourth Heisman Trophy finalist, all of whom were running backs for the Badgers. Alan Ameche (1954) and Ron Dayne (1999) won the award, with Montee Ball (2011) coming in fourth. Gordon came in second place in the Heisman Trophy voting, trailing only Mariota.
Gordon chose to avoid his senior year of college to enter the 2015 NFL Draft. Gordon rushed for 251 yards in his final college game, a 34-31 overtime win over the #19 Auburn Tigers in the 2015 Outback Bowl. Gordon’s performance set the Outback Bowl rushing record and earned him the game MVP honors. Gordon gained 2,587 yards this season, trailing only the 2,628 yard record held by Barry Sanders since 1988.
