Kyler Gordon
 Gordon with Archbishop Murphy in 2016 | |
| No. 6 – Chicago Bears | |
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| Position: | Cornerback |
| Personal information | |
| Born: | December 17, 1999 Mukilteo, Washington |
| Height: | 6 ft 0 in (1.83 m) |
| Weight: | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Archbishop Murphy (Everett, Washington) |
| College: | Washington (2018–2021) |
| NFL draft: | 2022 / round: 2 / pick: 39 |
| Career history | |
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| Roster status: | Active |
| Career highlights and awards | |
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| Stats at Pro Football Reference | |
Kyler Gordon (born December 17, 1999) is an American football cornerback for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington and was drafted by the Bears in the second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.[1]
Early life
Gordon became a ballet dancer at a young age, and has used it to his advantage. Gordon's rare balance and jumping, as showcased at the NFL Combine, helped him become an early 2nd round draft pick many years later. Ballet is more of a hobby for him now as he moves to professional football, but he still credits ballet for a lot of his football success.[2]
High school career
Gordon attended Archbishop Murphy High School in Everett, Washington. He played cornerback and wide receiver in high school. He committed to the University of Washington to play college football.[3][4]
College career
Gordon played in four games his first year at Washington in 2018 and was redshirted.[5] In 2019, he started four of 13 games, recording 32 tackles.[6] In 2020, he started one of four games and had 18 tackles. Gordon became a full-time starter in 2021.[7][8] On January 5, 2022, Gordon declared for the 2022 NFL Draft.[9]
Professional career
| Height | Weight | Arm length | Hand span | 40-yard dash | 10-yard split | 20-yard split | 20-yard shuttle | Three-cone drill | Vertical jump | Broad jump | Bench press | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5 ft 11+1⁄2 in (1.82 m) |
194 lb (88 kg) |
31 in (0.79 m) |
9+1⁄4 in (0.23 m) |
4.52 s | 1.56 s | 2.62 s | 3.96 s | 6.67 s | 39.5 in (1.00 m) |
10 ft 8 in (3.25 m) |
20 reps | |
| All values from NFL Combine/Pro Day[10][11] | ||||||||||||
Gordon was drafted by the Chicago Bears with the 39th overall pick in the 2nd round of the 2022 NFL Draft.[12]
References
- ^ "Jets draft CB Kyler Gordon at No. 39 in Round 2". www.chicagobears.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "How Kyler Gordon works ballet background into football". RSN. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Archbishop Murphy's Kyler Gordon, state's No. 1 recruit, chooses Huskies over Notre Dame". December 21, 2017.
- ^ "Four-star CB Kyler Gordon commits to Washington".
- ^ "UW Huskies' Kyler Gordon has always been an athlete. But is he a starting corner?". August 12, 2019.
- ^ "Archbishop Murphy alum Gordon fills multiple roles for UW". December 2, 2020.
- ^ "UW's Kyler Gordon plays the game of his life in win over Cal, atones for mistakes in 'lightning game'". September 26, 2021.
- ^ "Archbishop Murphy alum a versatile weapon for UW". August 13, 2021.
- ^ "BREAKING: Husky DB Kyler Gordon Declares for the NFL Draft".
- ^ "Kyler Gordon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "2022 Draft Scout Kyler Gordon, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
- ^ "Bears draft CB Kyler Gordon at No. 39 in Round 2". April 29, 2022.
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