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Detroit Lions 2015 NFL draft prospect: Wisconsin RB Melvin Gordon

Leading up to the 2015 NFL draft, MLive.com writers Justin Rogers and Kyle Meinke will preview prospects who could be a fit for the Detroit Lions.

Name: Melvin Gordon
Position: Running back
School: Wisconsin
Height: 6-foot-1
Weight:215 pounds
Projected round: First
40-yard dash time: 4.52 seconds
Bench press reps: 19 reps

Key stats: Averaged 7.8 yards per carry in 2013, which led all tailbacks who had at least 150 touches.