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The expectations going in for Melvin Gordon were a little lower than this. If the San Diego Chargers didn't select him at 17, odds are he was going to fall into the twenties. Not the worst fate in the world, but Gordon was given a nice surprise after the Rams drafted Todd Gurley at No. 10. Being drafted with the 15th pick in the first round and going to a team that wanted you enough to trade up for you is always going to be a good day. Congratulations came rolling in for Gordon Thursday after the Chargers selected the Doak Walker winner and Heisman runner-up.
SO PROUD TO BE A CHARGER
— Gordon | 25™ | A01 (@Melvingordon25) May 1, 2015
It's just a RB thing , good luck to you my boul going to #chargers @Melvingordon25 pic.twitter.com/JPwKgoWX2k
— Corey Clement (@CoreyClement_6) May 1, 2015
That boy Melly Mel! pic.twitter.com/PBqOYxMULZ
— Dare Ogunbowale (@DGO23_) May 1, 2015
Congrats to my guy @Melvingordon25 !
— James White (@SweetFeet_White) May 1, 2015
Congrats @Melvingordon25! We've been through so much together and I couldn't be happier for ya! #Chargers
— Derek Watt (@DerekWatt34) May 1, 2015
Congrats @Melvingordon25! It's was a pleasure blocking for you!
— Robby Havenstein (@robhavenstein78) May 1, 2015
Congrats @Melvingordon25 way to chase your dreams my man, couldn't be happier for you. #⚡️⚡️⚡️
— Black Bear Ray Ray (@raywisc71) May 1, 2015
Money Mel at 15 ! @Melvingordon25
— Mike Caputo (@MikeCaputo_7) May 1, 2015
Chargers got the best player in the draft! Congrats Mel!!!
— Joe Schobert (@JoeTheShow58) May 1, 2015
Where do I buy an @Melvingordon25 Chargers jersey @nfl?
— Frank Kaminsky III (@FSKPart3) May 1, 2015
Congrats @Melvingordon25 !!! Proud of the bro!!
— Sam Dekker (@dekker) May 1, 2015
Congrats to my guy @Melvingordon25 proud of you bro!!!
— Jared Abbrederis (@abbrecadabra) May 1, 2015
Congrats to @Melvingordon25 for being picked 15th overall !!! Best back in the draft !!!
— Bronson Koenig (@BronsonK_24) May 1, 2015
The Chargers picked up a great one in @Melvingordon25 who's gonna be one hell of a RB in the NFL
— Duje Dukan (@DDukan13) May 1, 2015
LES GOOOOOOOO !!! @Melvingordon25 ⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️⚡️
— Sojourn Shelton II (@SDS1_) May 1, 2015
Speed Chargers @Melvingordon25 ⚡️
— Devin Gaulden™ (@_DGIV) May 1, 2015
Congrats @Melvingordon25 best of luck at the next level... #OnWisconsin
— Chris Maragos (@ChrisMaragos) May 1, 2015
.@Melvingordon25 I gave you a highlight reel so could you give me like 25% of your first year's salary
— Fake Bo Pelini (@FauxPelini) May 1, 2015
S/O to my dawg @Melvingordon25 to the Chargers!!!
— Warren Herring A01 (@DubbHerring45) May 1, 2015
Speed Diego Chargers™
— SPEED™ (@Rob_wheels) May 1, 2015
There may not be greater compliment to college player than when a team is willing to trade up to draft him. No one's more deserving than MG3
— Mike Lucas (@LucasAtLarge) May 1, 2015
Huge congrats to Melvin Gordon and his family. Incredible young man and family that helped him chase his dreams. Congrats to your #NFLDREAMS
— Bret Bielema (@BretBielema) May 1, 2015
While the expectation is that the Wisconsin Badgers are going to be done with first round selections with Gordon off the board, expectations are offensive tackle Rob Havenstein will be selected sometime tomorrow or Saturday and nose tackle/defensive end Warren Herring is definitely a prospect that could find a home on Saturday.