Salvon Ahmed

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.

Salvon Ahmed
No. 26 – Miami Dolphins
Position:Running back
Personal information
Born: (1998-12-30) December 30, 1998
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 PFR

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 span40-yard dash10-yard split20-yard splitVertical jumpBroad 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]

NFL career statistics
Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsY/ALngTDRecYdsY/RLngTDFumLost
2020MIA 64753194.331311615.513000
2021MIA 120541492.8160121179.818000
2022MIA 12012645.3111188.08000
2023MIA 8022612.810116885.520100
Career3841635933.6315402746.920100

Postseason
Year Team Games Rushing Receiving Fumbles
GPGSAttYdsAvgLngTDRecYdsAvgLngTDFumLost
2022MIA 10530.66034515.020000
Career10530.66034515.020000

References
  1. "University of Washington Football Bio". University of Washington Football. Retrieved June 6, 2024.
  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.
  8. Nogle, Kevin (September 5, 2020). "2020 Dolphins roster cuts: News, rumors, instant analysis, more". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  9. Nogle, Kevin (September 7, 2020). "Dolphins practice squad 2020: All 17 players announced". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  10. Fetters, Chris (October 9, 2020). "Miami: Salvon Ahmed has been promoted to 53-man roster". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  11. "Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals – November 8th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  12. "Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins – November 15th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  13. "New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  14. "Miami Dolphins Re-sign Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  15. "Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Salvon Ahmed and Jake Bailey". MiamiDolphins.com. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
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