Melvin Gordon is a 2-year Explosive Back for Wisconsin. Melvin's 2013 season ranks in the 80th percentile nationally by opponent-adjusted EPA per play across 189 plays — a above-average rate for the RB.
Elite per-carry efficiency — breaks big runs and creates chunk plays at a top rate while in a limited role.
Players from 2013–2025 matched on EPA efficiency, play volume, and adjusted value tier — not just one metric.
| Player | Team | Yr | Plays | WEPA/play | Line val | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Saquon Barkley | Penn State | 2016 | 288 | 0.340 | 3.9 | 97.9 |
| Dalvin Cook | Florida State | 2016 | 292 | 0.340 | 4.3 | 99.3 |
| Breece Hall | Iowa State | 2020 | 301 | 0.340 | 4.5 | 102.3 |
| Royce Freeman | Oregon | 2015 | 275 | 0.360 | 5.1 | 99.0 |
| James Flanders | Tulsa | 2016 | 266 | 0.390 | 4.9 | 103.7 |
Comps are statistical — efficiency, volume, and value tier all factor in. Style and conference context differ.
| Wk | Opponent | Result | Opp SP+ | Car | Rush Yds | Avg | Rush TD | Rec | Rec Yds | Rec TD | EPA/play |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | vsMassachusetts | W45-0 | -36.1 | 13 | 144 | 11.1 | 1 | — | — | — | 0.38 |
| 2 | vsTennessee Tech | W48-0 | — | 9 | 140 |
Showing 3 of 13 games — the chart above covers the full season.
Snap-share proxy, pass/rush usage, and standard- vs passing-down EPA splits — visualized.
Unlock with Pro →| Season | Team | Line value | WEPA/play | YoY Δ | Total EPA |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2013 | Wisconsin | 2.7 | 0.160 | — | 29.8 |
| 2014 | Wisconsin | 11.5 | 0.580 | +0.42 | 202.4 |
Chart shows per-game EPA (bars) and rolling 5-game average (line). Season breaks marked with dashed lines. Line value = est. points over replacement per game.
Car 25 · Rush Yds 143 · Avg 5.7 · Rush TD 0
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| 3 | @Arizona State | L30-32 | 17.5 | 15 | 193 | 12.9 | 2 | — | — | — | 0.33 |
