Derrick Gore (born December 13, 1994) is an American football running back. He played college football at Alabama and Louisiana–Monroe.
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| Born: | December 13, 1994 Syracuse, New York, U.S. | ||||||||||
| Height: | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) | ||||||||||
| Weight: | 212 lb (96 kg) | ||||||||||
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| High school: | Syracuse (NY) Nottingham | ||||||||||
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| Position: | Running back | ||||||||||
| Undrafted: | 2019 | ||||||||||
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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
| 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 | |
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| 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 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
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
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]