Clemente Gordon

Professional career Gordon was selected by the Cleveland Browns in the 11th round, with the 296th overall pick, of the 1990 NFL draft. He was also selected by the Chicago White Sox in the 51st round of the 1990 Major League Baseball draft. He signed with the Browns in 1990 but was waived later that year on August 23, 1990.

Gordon was signed to the practice squad of the Dallas Cowboys on October 1, 1990. He spent the rest of the year on the practice squad and became a free agent after the season.

On April 23, 1991, Gordon was selected by the Orlando Thunder of the World League of American Football (WLAF) in a special midseason WLAF quarterback draft. The draft was convened to give WLAF teams a third-string practice quarterback after the San Antonio Riders lost two quarterbacks due to injuries. He also posted two solo tackles and two assisted tackles.

Gordon appeared in eight games for the Miami Hooters of the AFL in 1993, throwing a five-yard completion and posting two solo tackles.

Gordon appeared in three games for the Charlotte Rage of the AFL in 1996, recording one of one passing attempts for six yards.

He played in ten games for the AFL's Florida Bobcats in 1997, rushing 13 times for 19 yards and three touchdowns and making one solo tackle. He appeared in ten games for the Bobcats in 1998, completing 33 of 56 passes (58.9%) for 401 yards, nine touchdowns, and one interception. Gordon played in ten games for the third straight season in 2000, recording 31 completions on 79 passing attempts (39.2%) for 325 yards, five touchdowns, and two interceptions.