COSTA MESA, Calif. -- One of the evaluations of Melvin Gordon coming out of Wisconsin was that he couldn't catch the ball out of the backfield. Gordon had just 22 career receptions for the Badgers.
However, over three seasons for the Los Angeles Chargers, Gordon has built a perceived weakness into a strength through hard work, catching extra balls after practice or during his pregame routine on game days.
The result is Gordon developing into one of the better pass-catching backs in the NFL.
| Stat | 2015 | 2016 | 2017 |
|---|---|---|---|
| Targets | 37 | 55 | 75 |
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