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Melvin Gordon
RBBaltimore Ravens· Last played 2023
6'1" · 215 lbs · Age 33 · Yr 8 · 112 GP · Wisconsin · Rd 1, Pick 15 (2015)
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#152015 DraftMelvin Gordon
RBBaltimore Ravens· Last played 2023
6'1" · 215 lbs · Age 33 · Yr 8 · 112 GP · Wisconsin · Rd 1, Pick 15 (2015)
6'1" · 215 lbs · Age 33 · Yr 8 · 112 GP · Wisconsin · Rd 1, Pick 15 (2015)
Injury Status
No Report
No active injury designation.
Weekly reports clear in the offseason. Last on file: Wk 6, 2022, Questionable (Neck / Ribs) · over a year ago.
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2023 Season
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FP/G
20.3
Rush YDs/G
0.3
Rush TDs/G
0.8
Tgt/G
0.8
Rec/G
11.5
Rec YDs/G
0.0
Rec TDs/G
22%
Snap%
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Melvin Gordon is a former NFL running back who last played in 2023. Listed at 6'1", 215 lbs. Drafted in the 1st round (15th overall) of the 2015 NFL Draft out of Wisconsin. Across 112 games over 9 seasons, his career totals include 6,543 career rushing yards, 56 career rushing TDs, 312 career receptions. Browse Melvin Gordon's complete career stats, season-by-season game logs, Madden ratings, depth chart history, and fantasy football projections on League Station.
Career Stats
| Season | G | Rush Yds | YPC | Ru Yds/G | Rush TD | Tgt | Rec | Rec Yds | Re Yds/G | Rec TD |
|---|
| 2023 | 4 | 81 | 3.1 | 20.3 | 1 | 3 | 3 | 46 | 11.5 | 0 |
| 2022 | 10 | 318 | 3.5 | 31.8 | 2 | 32 | 25 | 223 | 22.3 | 0 |
| 2021 | 16 | 918 | 4.5 | 57.4 | 8 | 38 | 28 | 213 | 13.3 | 2 |
| 2020 | 15 | 986 | 4.6 | 65.7 | 9 | 44 | 32 | 158 | 10.5 | 1 |
| 2019 | 12 | 612 | 3.8 | 51.0 | 8 | 55 | 42 | 296 | 24.7 | 1 |
| 2018 | 12 | 885 | 5.1 | 73.8 | 10 | 66 | 50 | 490 | 40.8 | 4 |
| 2017 | 16 | 1,105 | 3.9 | 69.1 | 8 | 83 | 58 | 476 | 29.8 | 4 |
| 2016 | 13 | 997 | 3.9 | 76.7 | 10 | 54 | 41 | 419 | 32.2 | 2 |
| 2015 | 14 | 641 | 3.5 | 45.8 | 0 | 36 | 33 | 192 | 13.7 | 0 |
| Total | 112 | 6,543 | 4.1 | 58.4 | 56 | 411 | 312 | 2,513 | 22.4 | 14 |
| Avg | 12.4 | 727.0 | 6.2 | 45.7 | 34.7 | 279.2 | 1.6 |
Next Gen Stats: Rushing
RYOE = rush yards over expected (vs. a model trained on the defensive box at the snap). 8+ box rate flags loaded fronts.
| Yr | Tm | Att | Yds | TD | RYOE | RYOE/A | Eff | 8+ Box % | TLOS |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2022 | KC | 90 | 318 | 2 | -67 | -0.76 | 4.52 | 15.6% | 2.76s |
| 2021 | DEN | 203 | 918 | 8 | +74 | +0.37 | 3.82 | 31.0% | 2.75s |
| 2020 | DEN | 215 | 986 | 9 | +6 | +0.03 | 3.94 | 19.5% | 2.93s |
| 2019 | LAC | 162 | 612 | 8 | -62 | -0.39 | 4.16 | 12.3% | 2.70s |
| 2018 | LAC | 175 | 885 | 10 | -1 | -0.01 | 3.62 | 25.7% | 2.83s |
| 2017 | LAC | 284 | 1105 | 8 | — | — | 4.15 | 29.6% | 2.70s |
| 2016 | LAC | 254 | 997 | 10 | — | — | 4.08 | 36.2% | 2.51s |
Source: NFL Next Gen Stats via nflverse. Regular season only; coverage starts 2016. Color tone reflects percentile rank among qualified players that season.
PFR Advanced: Rushing
Yards before/after contact and broken tackles isolate "earned" yards from blocking. YBC/att leans on the offensive line; YAC/att and broken tackles are the runner.
| Yr | Tm | G | Att | Yds | TD | YBC/A | YAC/A | BTk | BTk/A |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2023 | BAL | 4 | 26 | 81 | 1 | 1.10 | 2.00 | 1 | 0.038 |
| 2022 | DEN | 10 | 90 | 318 | 2 | 1.90 | 1.70 | 5 | 0.056 |
| 2021 | DEN | 16 | 203 | 918 | 8 | 2.30 | 2.20 | 20 | 0.099 |
| 2020 | DEN | 15 | 215 | 986 | 9 | 2.50 | 2.10 | 16 | 0.074 |
| 2019 | LAC | 12 | 162 | 612 | 8 | 1.90 | 1.90 | 8 | 0.049 |
| 2018 | LAC | 12 | 175 | 885 | 10 | 2.30 | 2.70 | 21 | 0.120 |
Source: Pro Football Reference via nflverse. Regular season only; advanced stats coverage starts 2018.
Availability
5-Year Availability67%
2023 Season24%
Shutdown Seasons3 of 5