Salvon Ahmed

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Salvon Ahmed
No. 36 – Indianapolis Colts
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-30) December 30, 1998 (age 26)
Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Juanita (Kirkland)
College: Washington (2017–2019)
Undrafted: 2020
Career history
 * Offseason and/or practice squad member only
Roster status:Active
Career NFL statistics as of 2023
Rushing yards:593
Rushing average:3.6
Rushing touchdowns:5
Receptions:40
Receiving yards:274
Receiving touchdowns:1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Salvon Ahmed (born December 30, 1998) is an American professional football running back for the Indianapolis Colts of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies.

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Early years

Ahmed attended Juanita High School in Kirkland, Washington [1] He was named to the USA Today all-state team at defensive back. [2] He rushed for 1,300 yards and 13 touchdowns as a senior despite being limited to just six games due to injury. He was also named to the Seattle Times all-area team as both a senior and junior. In high school, he also played basketball and ran track (sprints and jumps).

Professional career

Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand span 40-yard dash 10-yard split20-yard split Vertical jump Broad jump
5 ft 10+7⁄8 in
(1.80 m)		197 lb
(89 kg)		29+1⁄4 in
(0.74 m)		8+3⁄4 in
(0.22 m)		4.62 s1.61 s2.69 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine [3] [4]

San Francisco 49ers

After playing three years at Washington, Ahmed was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2020, [5] but was waived on August 25. [6]

Miami Dolphins

On August 26, 2020, Ahmed was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. [7] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, [8] and signed to the practice squad two days later. [9] On October 9, he was promoted to the active roster. [10] In Week 9, he made his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals and had seven carries for 38 rushing yards. [11] He earned his first start and scored his first professional rushing touchdown in 2020 against the Los Angeles Chargers. [12] In Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Ahmed rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown during the 22–12 win. [13]

On March 10, 2023, Ahmed re-signed with the Dolphins on a one-year contract. [14]

On March 14, 2024, Ahmed re-signed for a fifth season with the Dolphins. [15]

On July 18, 2024, Ahmed was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list. [16] He was waived on August 19. [17]

Denver Broncos

On October 1, 2024, Ahmed was signed to the Denver Broncos practice squad. [18] On October 8, he was released by the Broncos. [19]

Indianapolis Colts

On October 16, 2024, Ahmed signed with the Indianapolis Colts practice squad. [20] He signed a reserve/future contract on January 6, 2025. [21]

NFL career statistics

Legend
BoldCareer high

Regular season

YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GPGSAttYdsY/ALngTDRecYdsY/RLngTDFumLost
2020 MIA 64753194.331311615.513000
2021 MIA 120541492.8160121179.818000
2022 MIA 12012645.3111188.08000
2023 MIA 8022612.810116885.520100
Career 3841635933.6315402746.920100

Postseason

YearTeamGamesRushingReceivingFumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022 MIA 10530.66034515.020000
Career 10530.66034515.020000

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  2. ↑ "2016 All-USA Washington Football Team". USA Today High School Sports. USA Today Sports. December 28, 2016. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  3. ↑ "Salvon Ahmed Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  4. ↑ "2020 Draft Scout Salvon Ahmed, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  5. ↑ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  6. ↑ "49ers Sign TE Erik Swoope; Waive RB Salvon Ahmed". 49ers.com. August 25, 2020. Archived from the original on September 13, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  7. ↑ "Dolphins Awarded Running Back Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
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  9. ↑ Nogle, Kevin (September 7, 2020). "Dolphins practice squad 2020: All 17 players announced". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
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  14. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Re-sign Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
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  16. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  17. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 19, 2024.
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