Former Wisconsin Football Running Back Finds New NFL Home

A former Wisconsin football legend has found a new home in the NFL.

According to a report by Adam Schefter, Melvin Gordon has signed with the Baltimore Ravens.

A RB deal: Veteran free-agent Melvin Gordon reached agreement today on a one-year deal worth up to $3.1 million with the Baltimore Ravens, per league source.

— Adam Schefter (@AdamSchefter) July 21, 2023

Gordon was released from the Denver Broncos last season after three seasons with the team before being picked up by the Kansas City Chiefs’ practice squad. Before those two stints, the Badger legend spent five seasons with the Los Angeles Chargers.

The former Doak Walker Award winner has carved out an excellent career for himself. Gordon has amassed 6,462 career rushing yards and 55 rushing touchdowns. On top of that, the NFL vet has earned two Pro Bowl nominations.

His best season came in 2016 when he logged 1,416 combined yards and 12 touchdowns. With that performance, Gordon was selected to his first Pro Bowl.

During his time at UW, Gordon became one of the most decorated running backs in school history. The Kenosha, Wisconsin native was a Doak Walker Award winner, a Heisman Trophy runner-up (he should have won, but that’s neither here nor there), the Big Ten Offensive Player of the Year, and was named a unanimous first-team All-American in 2014. Sprinkle in a few First Team All-Big Ten nominations, and you’ve got one heck of a player.

The 30-year-old running back is entering his ninth NFL season and will be a veteran presence for Baltimore’s young running back group.

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