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

Derrick Gore

Personal information
Born:	(1994-12-13) December 13, 1994 (age 27) Syracuse, New York
Height:	5 ft 10 in (1.78 m)
Weight:	207 lb (94 kg)
Career information
High school:	Syracuse (NY) Nottingham
College:	Alabama (2015–2016) Louisiana–Monroe (2017–2018)
Position:	Running back
Undrafted:	2019
Career history
Los Angeles Chargers (2019)* Washington Redskins (2019)* Los Angeles Chargers (2020)* Kansas City Chiefs (2021)
* Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Career highlights and awards
CFP national champion (2015)
Career NFL statistics as of 2021
Rushing attempts: 52 Rushing yards: 256 Rushing touchdowns: 2 Receptions: 8 Receiving yards: 105 Receiving touchdowns: 0
Player stats at NFL.com · PFR

College career

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

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

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

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

Los Angeles Chargers (second stint)

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

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 on November 1, 2021, against the New York Giants on a halfback stretch run to the left front pylon in a 20–17 win.[19]

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

References

External links

• Alabama Crimson Tide bio
• Louisiana–Monroe Warhawks bio
• Kansas City Chiefs bio

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