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Melvin Gordon

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Running Back Age: 26 Exp: 5 Years
Drafted: Round 1 (#15 overall), 2015 College: Wisconsin Agent(s): Damarius Bilbo (Revolution Sports)

Broncos – The Athletic

  • Current Contract

    Melvin Gordon signed a 2 year, $16,000,000 contract with the Denver Broncos, including a $4,000,000 signing bonus, $13,500,000 guaranteed, and an average annual salary of $8,000,000. In 2020, Gordon will earn a base salary of $1,000,000, a signing bonus of $4,000,000 and a roster bonus of $4,000,000, while carrying a cap hit of $7,000,000 and a dead cap value of $13,500,000.

    Contract: 2 yr(s) / $16,000,000
    Signing Bonus $4,000,000
    Average Salary $8,000,000
    Total Guarantees $13,500,000
    Guaranteed at Signing $13,500,000
    Free Agent: 2022 / UFA
      Bonus Breakdown Cap Details Cash Details  
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Roster Cap Hit Dead Cap Yearly Cash
    2020 Contract details by year 27 $1,000,000 $2,000,000 $4,000,000 $7,000,000 $13,500,000 $9,000,000($9,000,000)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $13,500,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-6,500,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $8,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-1,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2020 Dead Cap: $11,500,000 2021 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $-4,500,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2020 Dead Cap: $6,000,000 2021 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2020 Cap Savings: $1,000,000
    2021 Contract details by year 28 $4,500,000 $2,000,000 $2,500,000 $9,000,000 $6,500,000 $7,000,000($16,000,000)
    Pre-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $6,500,000 2021 Cap Savings: $2,500,000 Pre-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2021 Cap Savings: $7,000,000 Post-6/1 Release 2021 Dead Cap: $6,500,000 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2021 Cap Savings: $2,500,000 Post-6/1 Trade 2021 Dead Cap: $2,000,000 2022 Dead Cap: $0 2021 Cap Savings: $7,000,000
    2022 Free Agent Year 29 UFA  
    Contract Notes:
    • $13.5M guaranteed at signing (signing bonus + 2020 salary + 2020 roster bonus + 2021 salary)
    • 2020 Roster Bonus: $4M
    • 2021 Roster Bonus: $2M
    • 2021 Per Game Active Bonus: $31,250 ($500,000)
    Sources: NFL contract specifics generally collected from verified reports.

    Previous Contracts

    2015-2019Entry Level

    Contract: 4 yr(s) / $10,669,773
    Signing Bonus $6,019,835
    Average Salary $2,667,443
    Guaranteed $10,669,773
    Free Agent: 2020 / UFA
    Year   Age Base Salary Signing Bonus Workout Bonus Cap Hit Dead Yearly Cash
    2015 22 $421,235 $1,504,958 - $1,926,193 $10,669,773 $6,469,722($6,469,722)
    2016 23 $919,990 $1,504,958 - $2,424,948 $8,729,812 $919,990($7,389,712)
    2017 24 $1,404,980 $1,504,958 - $2,909,938 $6,304,864 $1,404,980($8,794,692)
    2018 25 $1,889,968 $1,504,961 - $3,394,929 $3,394,929 $1,889,968($10,684,660)
    2019 26 $4,615,882 - - $4,615,882 $5,605,000 $4,615,882($15,300,542)
    2020 Free agent year 27 UFA  
    • 5th year option available
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  • Estimated Career Earnings

    Year Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2015 Player Cash Earnings $421,235 $6,019,835 - - - - $28,652 $6,469,722
    2016 Player Cash Earnings $919,990 - - - - - - $919,990
    2017 Player Cash Earnings $1,404,980 - - - - - - $1,404,980
    2018 Player Cash Earnings $1,889,968 - - - - - - $1,889,968
    2019 Player Cash Earnings $4,615,882 - - - - - - $4,615,882
    5 seasons $9,252,055 $6,019,835 - - - - $28,652 $15,300,542
    2020 Player Cash Earnings $1,000,000 $4,000,000 $4,000,000 - - - - $9,000,000
    2021 Player Cash Earnings $4,500,000 - $2,500,000 - - - - $7,000,000
    $14,752,055 $10,019,835 $6,500,000 - - - $28,652 $31,300,542
    Seasons Team Salary Signing Bonus Roster Bonus Workout Bonus Restructure Bonus Option Bonus Incentive Total Cash
    2 seasons Player Cash Earnings $1,341,225 $6,019,835 - - - - - $7,389,712
    3 seasons Player Cash Earnings $7,910,830 - - - - - - $7,910,830

  • 2020 Player Rankings

    A visual look at how Melvin Gordon ranks across the league, conference, division, and team.

     

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    Statistics

    Season Team GA GP GS Snaps Snaps% Rush Att Rush Yds Yds/Att Rush TD Rec Rec Yds Rec TD Fum Prod Pts
    2019 LAC 13 12 11 433 0.501 162 612 3.8 8 42 296 1 4 138.8
    2018 LAC 12 12 12 525 0.551 175 885 5.1 10 50 490 4 1 225.5
    2017 LAC 16 16 16 750 0.705 284 1105 3.9 8 58 476 4 1 230.1
    2016 SD 13 13 11 661 0.618 254 997 3.9 10 41 419 2 2 209.6
    2015 SD 14 14 12 396 0.387 184 641 3.5 0 33 192 0 6 75.3
    Totals 68 67 62 2,765 - 1,059 4,240 4.0 36 224 1,873 11 14 879.30

  • Calculated Market Value

    $8.3M Avg. Annual Salary

    Market Value

    • 4 yrs, $33,279,868
    • Avg. Salary: $8,319,967
    • NFL Rank: 193
    • RB Rank: 5

    Previous Contract

    • Free Agent:
    • Avg. Salary: -
    • NFL Rank: 0
    • RB Rank: 0

    Comparable Players

    We've selected the following players based on their age, contract status, and statistical production to compare Melvin Gordon to.

    Player Length Value Avg. Salary Age When Signed
    Mark Ingram 3 $15,000,000 $5,000,000 29
    Todd Gurley 4 $57,500,000 $14,375,000 23
    Devonta Freeman 5 $41,250,000 $8,250,000 25
    Ezekiel Elliott 6 $90,000,000 $15,000,000 24
    Averages 4.5 $50,937,500 $11,319,444 25.3


    Base Calculated Value

    After adjusting the above contracts as if signed at Gordon's current age (26), a linear regression is performed, providing us with the following initial value.

    Length Value Avg. Salary
    4 $32,833,332 $8,208,333


    Statistical Comparisons

    Now we'll compare our variables and Gordon statistically over the two seasons prior to their signing. In this case we're analyzing: Games Played %, Rushing Yards, Rushing Touchdowns, Fumbles, Receptions, Receiving Yards, Rating

    Player GP% Rush Yds/GM Rush TD/GM Fum/GM Rec Rec Yds Rating
    Mark Ingram 2017-2018, BAL 87.5 63.18 0.64 0.21 2.82 20.93 76.45
    Todd Gurley 2016-2017, LAR 96.88 70.65 0.61 0.23 3.45 35.97 70.35
    Devonta Freeman 2015-2016, ATL 96.88 68.87 0.71 0.13 4.1 33.55 71.3
    Ezekiel Elliott 2017-2018, DAL 78.13 96.72 0.52 0.28 4.12 33.44 70.9
    Average 89.85 74.86 0.62 0.21 3.62 30.97 72.25
    Melvin Gordon 2018-2019 75 62.38 0.75 0.21 3.83 32.75 76.1
    % Change -16.53% -16.67% 20.97% 0.00% 2.90% 2.88% 5.33%
    Median Prime % Change 2.88%
    Average Prime % Change -0.16%


    Melvin Gordon's Calculated Market Value

    After applying our Prime % figures into our base calculated value, we're given two values. The average of these values becomes our current calculated market value.

    Terms Avg. Salary
    4 years, $33,279,868 $8,319,967