Gus Edwards is a running back for the Baltimore Ravens. Born in Liberia, Edwards moved to the United States when he was just five-years old. Edwards attended Tottenville High School in New York. Considered a three-star recruit, Edwards played college football at the University of Miami for four years before playing one season at Rutgers as a grad transfer. After going undrafted in 2018, Edwards joined the Baltimore Ravens. Through three NFL seasons, Edwards has been an efficient running back who averages over five yards per carry and has rushed for over 2,100 yards in a primarily backup role.
Gus Edwards grew up in Staten Island, New York and played high school football at Tottenville High School. Edwards put himself on the national recruiting map in his junior year when he rushed for nearly 1,500 yards and had 11 touchdowns. Considered a three-star recruit, Edwards eventually committed to the University of Miami.
In his freshman season at Miami, Edwards played in nine games and rushed 66 times for 338 yards (5.1 YPC). The following season, Edwards rushed 61 times for 349 yards, upping his average to 5.7 yards per carry. After missing his entire junior season, Edwards returned to rush 59 times for 290 yards.
After four years at Miami, Edwards played one year at Rutgers as a graduate transfer. He had a career high 164 rush attempts for 713 yards and six touchdowns. Edwards added in 13 receptions for 103 yards and a receiving touchdown.
Edwards went undrafted at the 2018 NFL Draft. On May 4, 2018, Edwards signed as an undrafted free agent. Edwards was eventually waived and moved to the practice squad prior to the start of the season. Eventually, Edwards was promoted to the active roster in Week 6. Edwards went on to have the first back-to-back 100-yards rushing games since Jamal Lewis in 2000. He finished the season fifth in rushing yards among rookies.
In 2019, Edwards rushed the ball 133 times for 711 yards and two touchdowns. Following the 2019 season, Edwards signed a one-year exclusive-rights free agent contract with the Ravens. In six starts across 16 games in 2020, Edwards had a career-high 144 carries for 723 yards and six touchdowns.
Gus Edwards’ most recent contract was a one-year deal worth $750,000. He has earned nearly $1.9 million in his NFL career through three seasons. Edwards has an estimated net worth of $500,000.
Gus Edwards was born in Liberia and moved to the United States when he was five years old. Edwards became a father while in college when his girlfriend gave birth to their son.
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