Austin Ekeler

Quick Facts

Full Name	Austin Ekeler
Occupation	Football Player
Date Of Birth	May 17, 1995(1995-05-17)
Age	29
Birthplace	Eaton
Country	United States
Birth City	Colorado
Horoscope	Taurus

Austin Ekeler Biography

Austin Ekeler is one of the most popular and richest Football Player who was born on May 17, 1995 in Eaton, Colorado, United States. Professional football player who rose to fame playing the running back position for the Los Angeles Chargers of the NFL. He signed with the organization as a free agent in 2017.

Both he and Philip Rivers played for the Chargers.

Ekeler began the season as the starter while Melvin Gordon was in a contract dispute. In Week 1, Ekeler rushed 12 times for 58 yards and the game-winning touchdown, in addition to six passes for 96 yards and two touchdowns in the 30–24 overtime win over the Indianapolis Colts. In Week 2 against the Detroit Lions, he rushed 17 times for 66 yards and a touchdown with additional work in the receiving game, recording six receptions for 67 in the team’s 10–13 loss to the Lions. In Week 3 against the Houston Texans, Ekeler rushed nine times for 36 yards and caught seven receptions for 45 yards. In Week 4 against the Miami Dolphins, Ekeler rushed 18 times for 60 yards and one touchdown and caught five passes for 62 yards and one touchdown in the 30–10 win. During Week 7 against the Tennessee Titans, Ekeler had only seven rushing yards but had 118 receiving yards as the Chargers lost 20–23. In Week 11 against the Kansas City Chiefs on Monday Night Football, Ekeler rushed five times for 24 yards and caught eight passes for 108 yards in the 24–17 loss. During Week 14 against the Jacksonville Jaguars, Ekeler finished with 101 rushing yards on just eight carries, with four receptions for 112 receiving yards, and a touchdown as the Chargers won 45-10. He was the sixth player ever, and the first since Herschel Walker in 1986, to average over 10 yards per carry and reception in a 100/100 game; it was only the fourth 100/100 game of the decade. Overall, he finished the 2019 season with 557 rushing yards and three rushing touchdowns to go along with 92 receptions for 993 receiving yards and eight receiving touchdowns.

In the season opening 24–21 loss to the Denver Broncos on Monday Night Football, Ekeler had two receptions for 18 yards in his NFL debut. In Week 4, against the Philadelphia Eagles, he had his first career touchdown, a 35-yard rush, on his first NFL carry. On November 12, against the Jacksonville Jaguars, he had 10 carries for 42 yards to go along with five receptions for 77 receiving yards and two touchdowns. Overall, he finished his rookie season with 260 rushing yards, two rushing touchdowns, 27 receptions, 279 receiving yards, and three receiving touchdowns.

He was born to Suzanne Ekeler-Adams.

Austin Ekeler Net Worth

Austin Ekeler is one of the richest Football Player from United States. According to our analysis, Wikipedia, Forbes & Business Insider, Austin Ekeler 's net worth $5 Million. (Last Update: December 11, 2023)

He played collegiate football for Western State Colorado.

He had two receptions for 18 yards during his NFL debut.

Austin Ekeler (born May 17, 1995) is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western State Colorado and signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.

Height, Weight & Body Measurements

Austin Ekeler height 5 ft 8 in Austin weight 200  lbs & body measurements will update soon.

Who is Austin Ekeler Dating?

According to our records, Austin Ekeler is possibily single & has not been previously engaged. As of December 1, 2023, Austin Ekeler’s is not dating anyone.

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Facts & Trivia

Austin Ranked on the list of most popular Football Player. Also ranked in the elit list of famous people born in United States. Austin Ekeler celebrates birthday on May 17 of every year.

Is Austin Ekeler a receiving back?

Rushing yards:2,812
Receiving yards:| 2,726
Receiving touchdowns:| 24

What is Austin Ekeler 40 yard dash?

Ekeler brings legit 4.4-second speed in the 40-yard dash. He also posted better vertical leap and broad jump numbers than the 2015 first-round draft pick. The 5’10”, 200-pound Ekeler is a slashing runner whose burst makes him instant offense in the team’s ground and aerial attacks.

Is Austin Ekeler a good fantasy pick?

Austin Ekeler was one of the best early-round fantasy draft values of last season. He typically went in the late 1st or early 2nd round, meaning he could have been paired with a Travis Kelce or even Jonathan Taylor en route to a fantasy championship.

Does Austin Ekler have Covid?

Los Angeles Chargers RB Austin Ekeler out Sunday after testing positive for COVID-19.

Will Austin Ekeler play this year?

Tony Gonzalez and Austin Ekeler Announce Chargers vs. Chiefs As First TNF Matchup of 2022 Season Former tight end Tony Gonzalez and Los Angeles Chargers running back Austin Ekeler announce first TNF matchup of 2022 season.