The Ultimate Guide to Clyde Edwards-Helaire: A Dynamic Running Back with a Promising Future
Early Life and College Career
Clyde Edwards-Helaire (born May 12, 1999) is an American football running back for the Kansas City Chiefs of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Louisiana State University (LSU) and was drafted by the Chiefs in the first round of the 2020 NFL Draft.Edwards-Helaire was born and raised in Baton Rouge, Louisiana. He attended Catholic High School, where he was a standout running back. In his senior season, he rushed for 2,024 yards and 26 touchdowns, leading his team to the state championship game.
Edwards-Helaire committed to LSU to play college football. As a freshman, he rushed for 414 yards and four touchdowns. He emerged as a star in his sophomore season, rushing for 1,414 yards and 16 touchdowns.
NFL Career
Edwards-Helaire was drafted by the Chiefs with the 32nd overall pick in the 2020 NFL Draft. He quickly became a key part of the Chiefs' offense, starting 13 games as a rookie. He rushed for 803 yards and four touchdowns, and also caught 55 passes for 367 yards and a touchdown.In 2021, Edwards-Helaire again started 13 games for the Chiefs. He rushed for 517 yards and four touchdowns, and caught 30 passes for 297 yards.
Strengths and Weaknesses
Edwards-Helaire is a versatile running back who can both run and catch the ball well. He is also a good blocker. His strengths include:
- Vision
- Agility
- Speed
- Pass-catching ability
- Blocking
However, Edwards-Helaire also has some weaknesses. These include:
- Size
- Durability
- Power
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