Lennox Gordon facts for kids
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| Position: | Running back |
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| Born: | April 9, 1978 Higley, Arizona, U.S. |
| Height: | 5 ft 11 in (1.80 m) |
| Weight: | 201 lb (91 kg) |
| Career information | |
| High school: | Red Mountain (Mesa, Arizona) |
| College: | New Mexico (1995–1998) |
| Undrafted: | 1999 |
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Lennox Constantine Gordon (born April 9, 1978) is a former American football running back. He played for two seasons in the National Football League (NFL). Lennox was part of the Buffalo Bills and Indianapolis Colts teams. He also played college football at the University of New Mexico.
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Lennox Gordon's Early Life and College Football
Growing Up in Arizona
Lennox Constantine Gordon was born on April 9, 1978. His hometown is Higley, Arizona. He went to Red Mountain High School in Mesa, Arizona.
Playing for the New Mexico Lobos
Gordon played college football for the New Mexico Lobos. He was a key player for the University of New Mexico team from 1995 to 1998.
- In 1995, he ran the ball 15 times for 58 yards. He also caught one pass.
- As a sophomore in 1996, he had a great year. He ran for 1,008 yards and scored nine touchdowns. He also caught 22 passes.
- In 1997, Gordon ran for 494 yards and scored four touchdowns. He caught 11 passes that season.
- During his senior year in 1998, he ran for 571 yards and scored four touchdowns. He also caught 15 passes and scored one receiving touchdown.
Lennox Gordon's Professional Football Career
Time with the Buffalo Bills
Lennox Gordon started his professional career with the Buffalo Bills. He signed with them on April 23, 1999. He was first on the practice squad. Later, he joined the main team on October 26, 1999.
- During the 1999 season, he played in eight games for the Bills.
- He ran the ball 11 times for 38 yards.
- He also scored two touchdowns.
- Gordon played in one playoff game that year.
- The Bills released him on August 27, 2000.
Playing for the Indianapolis Colts
Gordon then joined the Indianapolis Colts. He signed with their practice squad on August 29, 2000. He was later moved to the active roster on September 27, 2000.
- He played in nine games for the Colts during the 2000 season.
- He ran the ball four times for 13 yards.
- Gordon scored one touchdown for the Colts.
- He also played in one playoff game with the team.
- The Colts released him on July 18, 2001.
