Austin Ekeler is a running back who plays for the Los Angeles Chargers in the National Football League. Ekeler is a versatile back, who is known for hurting opposing defenses both in the running and passing games. His talent has led to him lasting many years in the NFL and to emerge as a primary back.
Austin Ekeler played his high school football at Eaton High School in Eaton, Colorado. Ekeler flew under the radar as a high school athlete, and was not recruited to any high-profile schools. As a result, he elected to go to Western Colorado to play his college football rather than a blue blood program.
For his college career, Austin Ekeler played at Western Colorado. In four years, he had 55 rushing touchdowns and set school records for rushing and all-purpose yards. As a result, Ekeler earned honors as a Don Hansen All-Super Region IV offensive first team selection as a sophomore when he tallied over 2,000 all-purpose yards.
The professional career of Austin Ekeler started after he went undrafted in 2017. He was picked up by the Los Angeles Chargers and has remained there ever since. In four seasons, Ekeler has racked up 25 touchdowns combined between rushing and receiving. And with Justin Herbert at quarterback, who set a new NFL rookie record for touchdown passes in 2020, the future is bright for Ekeler and the Chargers.
Austin Ekeler signed a four year, $24.5 million deal with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2020. After the first year of that deal, Ekeler’s career earnings stand at $11.2 million. He is still owed another $15 million in the final three years of his contract.
Austin Ekeler is the son of Suzanne Ekeler-Adams. Austin’s father is serving life in prison and split from his mother when he was young. Ekeler does have a girlfriend, as he is dating Taylor Frick. He does not have any children.
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