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Derrick Gore
Personal information
Born: (1994-12-13) December 13, 1994 (age 29)
Syracuse, New York, U.S.
Height:5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:212 lb (96 kg)
Career information
High school:Syracuse (NY) Nottingham
College:
Position:Running back
Undrafted:2019
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing yards:282
Rushing average:5.2
Rushing touchdowns:2
Receptions:8
Receiving yards:105
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

Derrick Gore (born December 13, 1994) is an American football running back. He played college football at Alabama and Louisiana–Monroe.

College career[edit]

Gore began his collegiate career at Coffeyville Community College.[1] He suffered an injury in training camp and missed his freshman season. Following the season, Gore transferred to Alabama after receiving an offer to join the team as a walk-on. He played mostly on special teams as a redshirt freshman as the Crimson tide won the 2015 National Championship[2] As a redshirt sophomore, Gore rushed for 93 yards and one touchdown.[3] After the season Gore announced his intent to transfer from Alabama and ultimately committed to transfer to Louisiana–Monroe for his final two seasons of NCAA eligibility.[4] He led the Warhawks in rushing in both seasons with 585 and 662 yards scored 13 total touchdowns.[5]

Professional career[edit]

Pre-draft measurables
Height Weight Arm length Hand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split 20-yard split 20-yard shuttle Three-cone drill Vertical jump Broad jump Bench press
5 ft 9+1⁄8 in
(1.76 m) 		206 lb
(93 kg) 		31+1⁄8 in
(0.79 m) 		9+3⁄4 in
(0.25 m)		 4.63 s 1.64 s 2.61 s 4.32 s 7.14 s 34.0 in
(0.86 m)		 9 ft 6 in
(2.90 m)		 23 reps
All values from Pro Day[6]

Los Angeles Chargers[edit]

Gore was signed by the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent on July 24, 2019.[7] Gore was released by the team on August 31, 2019, during final roster cuts.[8] Gore was re-signed to the Chargers' practice squad on October 16, 2019, but was waived two days later.[9]

Washington Redskins[edit]

Gore was signed to the Washington Redskins practice squad on December 10, 2019.[10]

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)[edit]

Gore was re-signed by the Chargers on May 5, 2020.[11] He was waived at the end of training camp on September 5, 2020.[12] He was re-signed to the Chargers' practice squad on November 16, 2020.[13] The Chargers released Gore on December 4, 2020.[14]

Kansas City Chiefs[edit]

Gore signed a reserve/futures contract with the Kansas City Chiefs on February 6, 2021.[15] He was waived by the Chiefs during final roster cuts on August 30, 2021, and was re-signed to their practice squad on September 1[16][17] Gore was signed to the Chiefs active roster on October 12, 2021.[18] He rushed for his first NFL touchdown against the New York Giants in 2021.[19]

On August 23, 2022, Gore was placed on injured reserve with a fractured thumb.[20] He was released on August 25.

New Orleans Saints[edit]

On November 9, 2022, Gore was signed to the New Orleans Saints practice squad. He signed a reserve/future contract on January 9, 2023.[21] He was waived on May 2, 2023.

Washington Commanders[edit]

On July 31, 2023, Gore signed with the Washington Commanders.[22] He was waived on August 29, 2023, and re-signed to the practice squad.[23][24] He was signed to the active roster on December 22.[25]

References[edit]

  1. ^ Weidner, Nolan (January 12, 2017). "Former Nottingham player Derrick Gore announces he'll transfer from Alabama". The Post-Standard. Retrieved October 13, 2021.
  2. ^ Tamurian, Niko (January 12, 2016). "Syracuse native Derrick Gore wins National Championship with Alabama". CNYCentral.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  3. ^ Tamurian, Niko (January 11, 2017). "Syracuse native Derrick Gore to transfer from Alabama". CNYCentral.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  4. ^ Webb, Donnie (January 12, 2017). "Nottingham's Derrick Gore announces where he'll transfer to play college football". The Post-Standard. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  5. ^ Kerkhoff, Blair (November 2, 2021). "Derrick Gore provides surprise production for NFL KC Chiefs". Kansas City Star. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  6. ^ "Derrick Gore, Louisiana-Monroe, RB, 2019 NFL Draft Scout, NCAA College Football". draftscout.com. Retrieved December 19, 2021.
  7. ^ Peloquin, Steve (July 25, 2019). "Chargers Sign Former ULM RB Derrick Gore". ESPN1420.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  8. ^ Burrows, Ben (August 31, 2019). "Former Nottingham RB Derrick Gore cut by Chargers". The Post-Standard. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  9. ^ Miller, Jeff (October 16, 2019). "Chargers rookie Drue Tranquill tackles more responsibility at linebacker". Los Angeles Times. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  10. ^ Inabinett, Mark (December 10, 2019). "Running back Derrick Gore gets another NFL opportunity". AL.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  11. ^ "Los Angeles Chargers Sign Running Back Derrick Gore". Chargers.com. May 5, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  12. ^ "Derrick Gore: Let go by Bolts". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 5, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  13. ^ "Derrick Gore: Joins Chargers' practice squad". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. November 16, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  14. ^ "Derrick Gore: Cut from practice squad". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. December 4, 2020. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  15. ^ Goldman, Charles (February 6, 2021). "Chiefs sign three players to reserve/future contracts". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  16. ^ Williams, Charean (August 30, 2021). "Report: Chiefs cut Derrick Gore, Wyatt Miller". Profootballtalk.com. NBC Sports. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  17. ^ "Derrick Gore: Signs with Chiefs' practice squad". CBSSports.com. RotoWire. September 1, 2021. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  18. ^ Inabinett, Mark (October 12, 2021). "Chiefs bring up Derrick Gore, Prince Tega Wanogho". AL.com. Retrieved October 15, 2021.
  19. ^ Al-Khateeb, Zac (November 2, 2021). "Who is Derrick Gore? Meet Chiefs running back breaking out in Kansas City's backfield". Sporting News. Retrieved November 2, 2021.
  20. ^ Goldman, Charles (August 23, 2022). "Chiefs to place RB Derrick Gore on injured reserve". Chiefs Wire. USA Today. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  21. ^ "Saints sign eight to reserve/future contracts". NewOrleansSaints.com. January 9, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  22. ^ Selby, Zach (July 31, 2023). "Commanders sign RB Derrick Gore". Commanders.com. Retrieved July 31, 2023.
  23. ^ Selby, Zach (August 29, 2023). "Commanders release 20 players, place four on IR". Commanders.com. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  24. ^ "Commanders sign 15 players to practice squad". Commanders.com. August 30, 2023. Retrieved September 29, 2023.
  25. ^ "Commanders' Derrick Gore: Joins active roster". CBS Sports. Retrieved December 23, 2023.

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