Salvon Ahmed

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Salvon Ahmed
No. 26 – Miami Dolphins
Position: Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-30) December 30, 1998 (age 25)
Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Height:5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Weight:197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High school: Juanita (Kirkland, Washington)
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
Player stats at NFL.com  ·  PFR

Salvon Ahmed (born December 30, 1998) is an American football running back for the Miami Dolphins of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Washington.

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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 [1] [2]

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, [3] but was waived on August 25. [4]

Miami Dolphins

On August 26, 2020, Ahmed was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins. [5] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5, [6] and signed to the practice squad two days later. [7] On October 9, he was promoted to the active roster. [8] In Week 9, he made his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals and had seven carries for 38 rushing yards. [9] He earned his first start and scored his first professional rushing touchdown in 2020 against the Los Angeles Chargers. [10] In Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Ahmed rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown during the 22–12 win. [11]

On March 10, 2023, Ahmed re-signed with the Dolphins on a one-year contract. [12]

On March 14, 2024, Ahmed re-signed for a fifth season with the Dolphins. [13]

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References

  1. ↑ "Salvon Ahmed Combine Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  2. ↑ "2020 Draft Scout Salvon Ahmed, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". draftscout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  3. ↑ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  4. ↑ "49ers Sign TE Erik Swoope; Waive RB Salvon Ahmed". 49ers.com. August 25, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  5. ↑ "Dolphins Awarded Running Back Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  6. ↑ Nogle, Kevin (September 5, 2020). "2020 Dolphins roster cuts: News, rumors, instant analysis, more". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  7. ↑ Nogle, Kevin (September 7, 2020). "Dolphins practice squad 2020: All 17 players announced". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  8. ↑ Fetters, Chris (October 9, 2020). "Miami: Salvon Ahmed has been promoted to 53-man roster". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  9. ↑ "Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals – November 8th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  10. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins – November 15th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  11. ↑ "New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  12. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Re-sign Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  13. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Salvon Ahmed and Jake Bailey". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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