Los Angeles Chargers

Chargers give Melvin Gordon four years, $10.67 million guaranteed

Published May. 19, 2015 10:46 p.m. ET

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San Diego thought enough of Melvin Gordon to move up in the draft and ensure that he'd be a Charger.

Now, they'll pay the Wisconsin product like the valuable asset he is.

The #Chargers deal for 1st rounder Melvin Gordon is for 4 years, $10.67M fully guaranteed. $6M signing bonus.
— Ian Rapoport (@RapSheet) May 19, 2015

Under the new collective bargaining agreement, all rookies have their first salaries slotted. Gordon will get a $6 million signing bonus and $10 million guaranteed -- both high for a a position that was viewed as replaceable just a short time ago.

The Bolts didn't see things that way. Gordon will be worth every penny of that deal if he can balance out San Diego's pass-heavy offense and take some of the load off Philip Rivers' arm.

(h/t Fansided)