Former LSU TE Dillon Gordon makes Philadelphia Eagles’ 53-man roster
By Adam Spencer
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It’s been a long road to the NFL for former LSU TE Dillon Gordon.
After missing the 2015 season with a ruptured Achilles, Gordon was stabbed several times while at a bar in January.
To make matters worse, he then went the entire 2016 NFL Draft without hearing his name called.
Still, the Philadelphia Eagles took a flyer on the former Tiger as an undrafted free agent, a move that has apparently paid off:
Everyone doubted me and had every reason to torn Achilles, got stabbed in Jan., didn't do ota's, change from Te to OG, OG to LT, LT AND FB
— Dillon Gordon Sr.? (@IamDG_85) September 4, 2016
And he still made the 53 all of those reasons y'all counted me out made me grind even harder it's only up from here
— Dillon Gordon Sr.? (@IamDG_85) September 4, 2016
Fly EAGLES FLY ?
— Dillon Gordon Sr.? (@IamDG_85) September 4, 2016
Gordon made the Eagles’ 53-man roster and is listed on the team’s website as an offensive guard.
Here’s hoping Gordon has an injury-free season and gets to stick with one position as he tries to make an impact in the NFL.
Adam is a daily fantasy sports (DFS) and sports betting expert. A 2012 graduate of the University of Missouri, Adam now covers all 16 SEC football teams. He is the director of DFS, evergreen and newsletter content across all Saturday Football brands.
