Alex Gordon (gridiron football)
Alex Groncier Gordon (born September 14, 1964) is a former American football linebacker who played in the National Football League from 1987 through 1993. He played college football at the University of Cincinnati.
| Born: | September 14, 1964 Jacksonville, Florida |
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| Career information | |
| CFL status | American |
| Position(s) | LB |
| College | Cincinnati |
| NFL draft | 1987 / Round: 2 / Pick: 42 |
| Drafted by | New York Jets |
| Career history | |
| As player | |
| 1987–1989 | New York Jets |
| 1990 | Los Angeles Raiders |
| 1991–1993 | Cincinnati Bengals |
| 1995 | Memphis Mad Dogs (CFL) |
| 1996 | Toronto Argonauts (CFL) |
According to an August 1987 Sports Illustrated article, Chicago Bears coach Mike Ditka wanted to draft Gordon in the first round (No. 26 overall) in the 1987 NFL Draft. However, Ditka was overruled by the Bears' front office, which instead selected Michigan quarterback Jim Harbaugh.
In 1995, Gordon began playing in the Canadian Football League for the U.S. expansion Memphis Mad Dogs. In that one season, he led the team with 61 tackles and 7 sacks.
In 1996, after the Mad Dogs folded, he was selected by the Toronto Argonauts during the dispersal draft. He went on to win the 84th Grey Cup with the Argonauts that season.