Quick Info
| Profession | American football running back |
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| Nationality | American |
| Date of Birth | 17/05/1995 |
| Age | 31 years |
| Birthplace | Lincoln, Nebraska, United States |
| Zodiac Sign | Taurus |
Latest News about Austin Ekeler
Ekeler was cleared to play in Week 6 despite being limited in practice all week with a chest injury. He carried no injury designation for the Commanders' Monday Night Football game against the 49ers. He is expected to share the lead backfield role with Rachaad White, as Jacory Croskey-Merritt was ruled out with a groin injury.
Ekeler made his 2026 debut in the Commanders' 30-13 loss to the Colts in London. He rushed four times for 29 yards and caught one pass for 11 yards, operating as the backup while Rachaad White was out with a shoulder injury. His 2026 debut came after returning from a torn Achilles tendon that ended his 2025 season.
Ekeler officially re-signed with the Washington Commanders after working out for the Panthers earlier that week. The move followed Rachaad White's shoulder injury in a win over the Seahawks, which left the backfield thin. Ekeler had been medically cleared in April 2026 and had remained unsigned through the preseason.
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Bio/Wiki
| Full Name | Austin Ryan Ekeler |
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| Summary | Ekeler is a running back for the Washington Commanders of the National Football League. He previously spent his NFL career with the Los Angeles Chargers, after going undrafted in 2017 and rising to become one of the league's most versatile backs. He missed the 2025 season after tearing his Achilles tendon in Week 2 and returned to the Commanders in September 2026. |
Physical Stats & More
| Height | 5 ft 10 in (1.78 m) |
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| Weight | 200 lb (91 kg) |
| Position | Running back |
| Jersey Number | 30 |
Educational Qualification(s)
| High School | Eaton High School, Eaton, Colorado |
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| College | Western Colorado University (Western Colorado Mountaineers), 2013-2016 |
| College Achievements | Finished as the program's all-time leader in rushing yards; four-time first-team All-RMAC selection; RMAC Offensive Freshman of the Year (2013) |
Personal Life
| Upbringing | Grew up on an 80-acre ranch in Briggsdale, Colorado |
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Family
| Mother | Suzanne |
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| Brother | Wyett Ekeler, a football player |
Career
| Draft Status | Undrafted, 2017 |
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| Notable Contract | Signed a two-year deal with the Washington Commanders in free agency |
| Recent Signing | Rejoined the Washington Commanders on 29/09/2026 after returning from his 2025 Achilles injury |
| Career Totals (as of Week 5, 2026) | 4,793 rushing yards, 43 rushing touchdowns, 482 receptions, 4,314 receiving yards |
Some Lesser Known Facts
| 1. Was a zero-star recruit coming out of high school | |
| 2. Was a two-sport star in high school | |
| 3. Went undrafted in 2017 and signed with the Chargers as a free agent | |
| 4. Known by the nickname "Pound for Pound" |
