Gus Edwards (American football)

Augustus Edwards (born 13 April 1995) is a Liberian American football running back. He plays for the Baltimore Ravens of the National Football League (NFL).

College
He was recruited out of Tottenville High School as a three-star recruit by both ESPN and Rivals.com.

Edwards started his career by playing college football at Miami. He would play with the Hurricanes from 2013 until 2016. In 2017, he transferred to Rutgers to play his final year in college.

NFL
Baltimore Ravens
Edwards would go undrafted. On 4 May 2018, the Baltimore Ravens would sign Edwards along with 14 other undrafted rookies.

On 15 October, Edwards would make his NFL debut with the Ravens in a 21–0 win against the Tennessee Titans. In the game, he was able to record his 42 yards on 10 carries. 

In his debut year, Edwards would finish the 2018 season with 718 rushing yards and 2 touchdowns. He was fifth in rookie running backs in the league. On 25 November 2018, Edwards would become the first Ravens rookie since Jamal Lewis in 2000 to have back-to-back 100+ yard rushing games.

On 7 June 2021, Edwards would sign a two-year; $10 million contract extension with the Ravens.

Personal life
Edwards was born on 13 April 1995 in Monrovia, Liberia. He was born during the First Liberian Civil War. His family would move to New York when Edwards was five years old.

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Category:1995 births
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Category:American football running backs
Category:Baltimore Ravens players
Category:Liberian people
Category:People from Monrovia
Category:People from Staten Island