Gus Edwards is an American running back representing the Los Angeles Chargers in the 2024 NFL season. He embarked on his professional career with the Ravens. Initially, he went undrafted, later he signed with the Ravens as an undrafted free agent. However, he was waived and then re-signed to the team’s practice squad. Subsequently, he secured a position on the team's active roster and made his NFL debut against the Tennessee Titans. During the 2023 regular season, he recorded his personal career-high, with 198 carries for 810 rushing yards and 13 touchdowns. Additionally, he secured 12 receptions for 180 receiving yards. In 2024, he joined the Chargers.
Edwards attended Tottenville High School, where he played high school football. He was rated a three-star recruit by ESPN, 247Sports.com, Rivals.com, and Scout.com. Edwards went on to play college football at the University of Miami from 2013 to 2016 before transferring to Rutgers University in 2017 as a graduate student.
Gus Edwards College
Edwards initially enrolled at the University of Miami before ultimately joining Rutgers University as a graduate transfer. He participated and played college football for the Miami Hurricanes from 2013 to 2016. He joined the Rutgers Scarlet Knights in 2017.
According to Sports Reference, Edwards concluded his overall collegiate career playing at the running back position, amassing 350 carries for 1,690 rushing yards and 18 touchdowns. He also recorded 16 receptions for 156 yards and one receiving touchdown. Unfortunately, he missed the entire 2015 season because of a foot injury sustained during training camp, resulting in a season-ending condition (via the official website of the University of Miami).
Edwards’ college statistics are as follows:
| Rushing | Receiving | ||||||||||
| Year | School | Conf | G | Att | Yds | Avg | TD | Rec | Yds | Avg | TD |
| 2013 | Miami (FL) | ACC | 9 | 66 | 338 | 5.1 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2014 | Miami (FL) | ACC | 10 | 61 | 349 | 5.7 | 6 | 2 | 44 | 22 | 0 |
| 2015 | Miami (FL) | ACC | Did not play due to injury | ||||||||
| 2016 | Miami (FL) | ACC | 10 | 59 | 290 | 4.9 | 1 | 1 | 9 | 9 | 0 |
| 2017 | Rutgers | Big Ten | 12 | 164 | 713 | 4.3 | 6 | 13 | 103 | 7.9 | 1 |
| Career | 350 | 1,690 | 4.8 | 18 | 16 | 156 | 9.8 | 1 | |||
FAQs on Gus Edwards
A. No, Gus Edwards is not married as of January 2025.
A. Gus Edwards attended Tottenville High School, where he played high school football.
A. Gus Edwards is 29 years old, as of January 2025. He was born on April 13, 1995 in Monrovia, Liberia.
A. Gus Edwards’ parents are Mamie Edwards and Sackie Edwards.
