Melvin Gordon is one of the most consistent running backs of his generation — a player whose career coefficient of variation places him among the most reliable performers at the position. Year in, year out, Gordon delivered without dramatic peaks or valleys — the kind of player who earns trust, not headlines.
Regular-season all-time ranks
A top 10% all-time running back who consistently made an impact across multiple seasons. Average per-snap value reinforces the playmaking ability.
Career Value · VORP
147 career value over replacement — #654 all-time of 4,649. 16.3/season above a replacement-level RB.
Pick #15 (Rd 1) · LAC · 2015 · +14.1 vs expected KV-H
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Worth 147 points of value above a freely-available replacement running back — top 15% of all 4,649 ranked at the position. 8 of 9 seasons cleared the replacement bar, by +18.4 on average.See board →
Seasons above replacement
8 seasons × ~18.4 surplus ≈ VORP 147
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