COSTA MESA, Calif. -- He's free.
The man responsible for helping Los Angeles Chargers running back Melvin Gordon III reach the NFL -- his father Melvin Gordon Jr. -- will watch the talented running back in person as a pro for the first time when the Chargers host the Seattle Seahawks on Sunday at the StubHub Center.
Known as Bo, Ohio. His sentence was later reduced and he was released last December.,Authentic Josh Doctson Jersey, Melvin Jr. was found guilty of trafficking cocaine and sentenced in District Court to 10 years in prison. Melvin Jr. served his time at a federal correctional institution in Elkton
Bo couldn't watch Chargers' games in the Midwest,Authentic Su'a Cravens Jersey, and is looking forward to watching him play this weekend. Gordon kept in regular contact with his father while in prison through texts and daily emails.,Womens Kendall Fuller Jersey, so he had to settle on watching highlights of his son after the game was over. Gordon said his father has been in attendance at most of the Chargers' practices with wife Carmen at the Jack Hammett Sports Complex
"It means a lot to have my dad out here,Womens Nate Sudfeld Jersey," Gordon said. "I'm definitely excited to have him out here and see me go. I think it will be a good one.
"I know that he's happy that he can be a part of it now and don't get left out of the loop."
Gordon said he bought his father two No. 28 jerseys, a navy blue and white one.
Speaking of jerseys, Gordon inquired about the possibility of switching to his old No. 25 from his days at Wisconsin after the Chargers released safety Darrell Stuckey. However, so he will stick with No. 28., Gordon was rebuffed because the league already has produced its jersey inventory for the season
"I actually asked them about it today but they said it was too late, but they said I have to wait until next year to do that.Authentic Brandon Scherff Jersey, "," Gordon said. "I told myself if I go three years in it (No. 28) I don't want to change it. I'm trying to get the 'III' on the back of my jersey too
Gordon credits his father for giving him the motivation and drive to pursue his dream of making the NFL, Barry Sanders and other great NFL running backs for his son to emulate.,Womens Josh Doctson Jersey,Womens Su'a Cravens Jersey, running him through drills and lifting weights as a grade-schooler. Gordon's father also introduced him to video of Walter Payton
"I embedded it in his head that he was going to the NFL,Authentic Kendall Fuller Jersey,and look at him now. It's the same thing with Melvin.Authentic Nate Sudfeld Jersey,"," Melvin Jr. told ESPN The Magazine. "Almost like Floyd Mayweather's dad. He trained his son from the time he was a baby
Selected No. 14 overall by the Chargers in the 2015 draft,Womens Brandon Scherff Jersey, failing to get into the end zone and fumbling six times., Gordon struggled his rookie season
However, Gordon turned things around last year. He finished with 12 total touchdowns and came just three yards short of 1, earning his first Pro Bowl invitation.,000 yards rushing in 2016
