Alex Gordon was drafted No. 42 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft out of Cincinnati. 96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Overall pick
- #42
- Round
- 2
- Draft class
- 1987
- NFL games
- 96
- Years as starter
- 3
- Career AV
- 2013th at Cincinnati
The pick
How Alex Gordon came off the board in 1987.
- Position
- Linebacker LB
- College
-
Cincinnati
Big 12 at the draft
- Side of the ball
- Defense
NFL career
96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value
- Games played
- 96
- Seasons as a starter
- 3
- Career approximate value
- 2013th among Cincinnati picks
- AV with the drafting club
- 1575% of career value
- Final season
- 19936 years after the draft
Around pick 42
Who came off the board on either side of Alex Gordon.
Washington
Texas A&M
Wisconsin
Baylor
Cincinnati in the 1987 draft
Teammates who went in the same class.
Other LB picks from Cincinnati
The program's most accomplished players at the same spot.
About this draft profile
Last updated Aug 24, 2026
Alex Gordon in the 1987 NFL Draft
Alex Gordon is a Linebacker out of Cincinnati selected No. 42 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft. 96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Cincinnati has produced 74 NFL draft picks since 1980.
Where this data comes from
Pick order and career outcomes come from the nflverse draft archive; position, measurables, and conference at the time of the draft come from the college feed. Career columns stay empty until a player logs regular-season snaps.
Frequently asked questions
Where was Alex Gordon drafted?
Alex Gordon was selected No. 42 overall by the New York Jets in the 1987 NFL Draft (Rd 2). Full pick detail at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/alex-gordon.
What college did Alex Gordon play for?
Alex Gordon played college football at Cincinnati in the Big 12. See every Cincinnati draft pick at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/schools/cincinnati-bearcats.
How did Alex Gordon's NFL career turn out?
96 regular-season games · 3 seasons as a starter · 20 career approximate value Career outcome data at https://fantasyhq.co/cfb-hq/draft-history/players/1987/alex-gordon.