Quick Facts
Lamar Gordon is a slashing runner who can run with power and explosive breakaway speed with the ability to go the distance from anywhere on the field. He finished as top rusher in school history (game, season, and career) and as one of the top ball carriers in both North Central Conference history and NCAA Division II history. Gordon ended his college career with 4,700 yards rushing and 62 rushing touchdowns and ran for at least 100 yards 31 times in last 37 games and ran for at least 200 yards four times. He was the consensus first team all-America in 2000 and finished third in the voting for the Harlon Hill Trophy as the nation's best Division II player in 2000.
Born Lamar Deshawn Gordon in Milwaukee, Wisc., Gordon prepped at Cudahy High in Milwaukee, where he was two-time all-conference player and first team all-state performer as senior. He ran for more than 1,100 yards as junior with 28 touchdowns and followed that up with 1,500 yards and 34 touchdowns as senior, averaging 9.4 yards per carry. He played safety on defense, hauled in 15 passes for 314 yards and four touchdowns, and placed in both the 100 and 200 meters in Wisconsin state track meet as senior. Gordon was a business administration major.