Cameron Gordon (American football) facts for kids
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| Position: | Linebacker |
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| Born: | June 5, 1991 |
| Height: | 6 ft 3 in (1.91 m) |
| Weight: | 240 lb (109 kg) |
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| High school: | Inkster (MI) |
| College: | Michigan |
| Undrafted: | 2014 |
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Cameron Gordon, born on June 5, 1991, is a former American football player. He used to play as a linebacker, a defensive position. Today, he works as a Michigan State Police Trooper. He played college football for the University of Michigan. In 2014, he joined the New England Patriots. He was an undrafted free agent, which means no team picked him in the main draft.
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Playing Professional Football
Cameron Gordon had a dream of playing in the NFL. He worked hard to achieve this goal.
Playing for the Patriots
After the 2014 NFL draft, Cameron Gordon signed with the New England Patriots. This happened on May 12, 2014. Later that year, on August 26, he was placed on the team's injured reserve list. This means he couldn't play because of an injury.
Even though he was injured, Gordon was part of the Patriots team. They won Super Bowl XLIX! The Patriots beat the Seattle Seahawks with a score of 28–24. This was a huge win for the team. On August 27, 2015, the Patriots decided to release Gordon from their team.
Time with the Chiefs
On January 5, 2016, Gordon signed a special agreement with the Kansas City Chiefs. This is called a futures contract. It means he would join the team for the next season.
Becoming a Police Officer
Cameron Gordon found a new path after his football career. He decided to become a police officer.
Training to be a Trooper
On June 4, 2017, Gordon started training to become a Michigan State Police Trooper. He joined the 133rd Trooper Recruit School. He had been cut by the Kansas City Chiefs and was looking for his next step. He realized he wasn't playing football as well as he used to.
Gordon thought about what else he could do. He wanted a job where he could help people. He also wanted to be a good example for younger kids. He wanted to leave behind a positive legacy. Becoming a state trooper and working in law enforcement came to his mind right away.
Starting His New Career
On November 30, 2017, Cameron Gordon finished his training. He became a Michigan State Police Trooper. He was then assigned to the Michigan State Police Metro South Post. This new career allowed him to make a difference in his community.
