Kyler Gordon
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Gordon with Archbishop Murphy in 2016
No. 6 – Chicago Bears
Position:Cornerback
Personal information
Born: (1999-12-17) December 17, 1999
Mukilteo, Washington, U.S.
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
Roster status:Active
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2022
Total tackles:98
Forced fumbles:1
Sacks:1
Pass deflections:12
Interceptions:5
Sacks:1
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

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 second 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

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard split20-yard shuttleThree-cone drillVertical jumpBroad jumpBench 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 s1.56 s2.62 s3.96 s6.67 s39.5 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 second round of the 2022 NFL Draft.[12] On October 24, in a Week 7 game against the New England Patriots, Gordon recorded his first career interception off of Patriots quarterback Bailey Zappe.[13] He finished his rookie season with 71 tackles, a forced fumble and recovery, six passes defensed and three interceptions through 14 starts.

Gordon entered the 2023 season as the Bears third cornerback behind Jaylon Johnson and rookie Tyrique Stevenson. He suffered a broken hand in Week 1 and was placed on injured reserve on September 14.[14] He was activated on October 14.[15]

References

  1. ↑ Mayer, Larry (April 29, 2022). "Jets draft CB Kyler Gordon at No. 39 in Round 2". Chicago Bears. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  2. ↑ Shapiro, Alex (April 29, 2022). "How Kyler Gordon works ballet background into football". RSN. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  3. ↑ "Archbishop Murphy's Kyler Gordon, state's No. 1 recruit, chooses Huskies over Notre Dame". Seattle Times. December 21, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  4. ↑ "Four-star CB Kyler Gordon commits to Washington". NDInsider. December 22, 2017. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  5. ↑ "UW Huskies' Kyler Gordon has always been an athlete. But is he a starting corner?". August 12, 2019.
  6. ↑ Kirschman, Lauren (December 2, 2020). "Archbishop Murphy alum Gordon fills multiple roles for UW". HeraldNet. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  7. ↑ Talbott, Chris (September 26, 2021). "UW's Kyler Gordon plays the game of his life in win over Cal, atones for mistakes in 'lightning game'". Seattle Times. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  8. ↑ Vorel, Mike (August 13, 2021). "Archbishop Murphy alum a versatile weapon for UW". HeraldNet. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  9. ↑ Eklund, Scott (January 5, 2022). "BREAKING: Husky DB Kyler Gordon Declares for the NFL Draft". 247Sports. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  10. ↑ "Kyler Gordon Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  11. ↑ "2022 Draft Scout Kyler Gordon, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 1, 2022.
  12. ↑ Mayer, Larry (April 29, 2022). "Bears draft CB Kyler Gordon at No. 39 in Round 2". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved April 9, 2023.
  13. ↑ Cronin, Courtney (October 29, 2022). "Jaquan Brisker, Kyler Gordon igniting resurgence of Bears' secondary". ESPN.com. Retrieved November 6, 2022.
  14. ↑ Mayer, Larry (September 14, 2023). "Roster Moves: Bears put Gordon on IR; add Stroman to roster". ChicagoBears.com.
  15. ↑ "Roster Move: Bears activate Kyler Gordon off IR". ChicagoBears.com. October 15, 2023.
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