Thomas Gordon
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Career Summary
Thomas Gordon is a tight end from Houston, Texas, who played six seasons at Northwestern before continuing his professional career with the Detroit Lions.
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High School
Gordon attended Strake Jesuit College Preparatory in Houston. A three-time all-district selection, he finished his prep career with 104 receptions for 1,550 yards and 20 touchdowns and earned second-team All-Houston recognition as a senior.
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College Career
Gordon appeared in 54 games at Northwestern, compiling 54 receptions for 529 yards and two touchdowns. In 2024, he made 10 starts and finished with 27 catches for 252 yards and a touchdown; he posted career highs of seven receptions and 53 yards in his final college game.
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Path to the NFL
Gordon signed with the Detroit Lions as a free agent on January 29, 2026.
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NFL Career
Gordon entered professional football with Detroit in 2026. The Lions' official player page listed him as a tight end with one year of experience and did not show regular-season receiving statistics at the time of research.
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Career Accomplishments
Gordon earned Academic All-Big Ten honors in 2023 and 2024 and was named to the CSC Academic All-District Team in 2024.
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Playing Style
Gordon developed as a reliable receiving tight end at Northwestern. His 2024 season included 10 starts, while his earlier 2022 production led Wildcats tight ends in receiving yards per game.
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