Melvin Gordon Makes San Diego Chargers a Contender

May 1, 2015; San Diego, CA, USA; San Diego Chargers first round draft pick Melvin Gordon (C) holds his Chargers jersey next to head coach Mike McCoy (L) and general manager Tom Telesco (R) at Charger Park. Mandatory Credit: Jake Roth-USA TODAY Sports

At the 2015 NFL Draft, the San Diego Chargers traded up to get the No. 15 overall pick. And with that pick, they selected mercurial running back Melvin Gordon from the University of Wisconsin. This for a Chargers team that needs a running game to go to the next level in 2015.

So if you’re a Chargers fan, you have to be happy with the team picking Gordon. The funny thing here is I don’t hear that many experts talking about what Gordon can bring to the Chargers. But he’s the one player picked in the draft this year that turns his team into instant Super Bowl contenders.

Turn the page to see how.

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