Todd Gurley

Todd Gurley, born on August 3, 1994, in Baltimore, Maryland, is a former professional American football running back who gained prominence in the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at the University of Georgia, where he emerged as a standout player, earning accolades such as the Associated Press SEC Offensive Player of the Year in 2012. Gurley declared for the NFL Draft after his junior season and was selected tenth overall by the St. Louis Rams in the 2015 NFL Draft.

During his NFL career, Gurley quickly established himself as one of the league's premier running backs. He was named NFL Offensive Rookie of the Year in 2015 and later won the NFL Offensive Player of the Year award in both 2017 and 2018. Gurley was also selected to the Pro Bowl in each of those three seasons and was recognized for his dual-threat ability to both rush and receive, contributing significantly to the Rams' offensive schemes and their journey to Super Bowl LIII in 2019.

Gurley's career was marked by his explosive playing style and scoring ability, as he concluded his tenure with a total of 67 rushing touchdowns and over 5,000 rushing yards. Despite facing challenges with injuries in the latter part of his career, Gurley's impact on the game and his contributions to the teams he played for, including the Rams and the Atlanta Falcons, have left a lasting legacy in the NFL. His accomplishments have solidified his status as one of the notable running backs of his generation.