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Salvon Ahmed
No. 36 – Chicago Bears
PositionRunning back
Roster status
Practice squad
Personal information
Born (1998-12-30) December 30, 1998 (age 27)
Kirkland, Washington, U.S.
Listed height
5 ft 11 in (1.80 m)
Listed weight
197 lb (89 kg)
Career information
High schoolJuanita (Kirkland, Washington)
CollegeWashington (2017–2019)
NFL draft2020: undrafted
Career history
* Offseason or practice squad member only
Career NFL statistics as of 2025
Rushing yards593
Rushing average3.6
Rushing touchdowns5
Receptions40
Receiving yards274
Receiving touchdowns1
Stats at Pro Football Reference

Salvon Ahmed (born December 30, 1998) is an American professional football running back for the Chicago Bears of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football for the Washington Huskies, and was signed by the San Francisco 49ers after going unselected in the 2020 NFL draft.

Early life

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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). A 4-star athlete recruit by 247Sports, Ahmed committed to play college football at Washington over offers from Notre Dame, Oregon, Stanford, USC, and Utah, among others.[3]

College career

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As a true freshman in 2017, Ahmed played in all 13 games, recording 61 carries for 388 yards and three touchdowns, along with 13 receptions for 77 yards and 14 kick returns for 353 yards. He was the team's Co-Freshman of the Year and was named Honorable Mention All-Pac 12. As a sophomore, Ahmed played in 14 games (starting three), recording 104 carries for 608 yards and seven touchdowns, along with 21 receptions for 170 yards.[4]

On July 25, 2019, Ahmed was named to preseason watch lists for the Paul Hornung Award.[5] Ahmed became Washington's full-time starting running back as a junior in 2019 following Myles Gaskin departing for the NFL. In 12 games, all of which he started, Ahmed rushed for 1,020 yards and 11 touchdowns on 188 carries along with 16 receptions for 84 yards. He was named Honorable Mention All-Pac 12 for his efforts.[6][7]

Professional career

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Pre-draft measurables
HeightWeightArm lengthHand spanWingspan40-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)		5 ft 11+5⁄8 in
(1.82 m)		4.62 s1.56 s2.69 s34.5 in
(0.88 m)		10 ft 0 in
(3.05 m)
All values from NFL Combine[8][9]

San Francisco 49ers

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Ahmed went undrafted in the 2020 NFL draft. He was signed by the San Francisco 49ers as an undrafted free agent on May 1, 2020,[10] but was waived on August 25.[11]

Miami Dolphins

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On August 26, 2020, Ahmed was claimed off waivers by the Miami Dolphins.[12] He was waived during final roster cuts on September 5,[13] and signed to the practice squad two days later.[14] On October 9, he was promoted to the active roster.[15] In Week 9, he made his NFL debut against the Arizona Cardinals and had seven carries for 38 rushing yards.[16] He earned his first start and scored his first professional rushing touchdown in 2020 against the Los Angeles Chargers.[17] In Week 15 against the New England Patriots, Ahmed rushed for 122 yards and a touchdown during the 22–12 win.[18]

On March 10, 2023, Ahmed re-signed with the Dolphins on a one-year contract.[19]

On March 14, 2024, Ahmed re-signed for a fifth season with the Dolphins.[20] On July 18, Ahmed was placed on the Active/Non-football injury or illness (NFI) list.[21] He was waived on August 19.[22]

Denver Broncos

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On October 1, 2024, Ahmed was signed to the Denver Broncos' practice squad.[23] On October 8, he was released by the Broncos.[24]

Indianapolis Colts

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On October 16, 2024, Ahmed signed with the Indianapolis Colts' practice squad.[25] He signed a reserve/future contract with Indianapolis on January 6, 2025.[26] On August 3, Ahmed suffered a severe ankle injury requiring him to be carted off the field in training camp due to a hip drop tackle.[27] He spent the entirety of the 2025 season on injured reserve.

Chicago Bears

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On May 21, 2026, Ahmed signed with the Chicago Bears.[28] Ahmed was released by Chicago as a part of final roster cuts on August 30; he was re-signed to the team's practice squad the following day.[29][30]

NFL career statistics

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Legend
Bold Career high

Regular season

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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

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

Personal life

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While in college, Ahmed put together a rap album with his friends called A Safehouse Summer. The album consisted of six original songs that Ahmed wrote and recorded. His favorite artist is Tupac. He has him tattooed on his arm and he has Nipsey Hussle tattooed on his leg. [31]

References

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  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. ↑ https://247sports.com/player/salvon-ahmed-77252/high-school-134693/
  4. ↑ https://www.nfl.com/prospects/salvon-ahmed/32004148-4d08-8990-8df4-f46ca7aff75b
  5. ↑ "Ahmed, Harris Named To Hornung & Wuerffel Watch Lists". University of Washington Athletics. October 4, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
  6. ↑ https://www.nfl.com/prospects/salvon-ahmed/32004148-4d08-8990-8df4-f46ca7aff75b
  7. ↑ https://gohuskies.com/sports/football/roster/salvon-ahmed/9464
  8. ↑ "Salvon Ahmed Draft and Combine Prospect Profile". NFL.com. Retrieved November 15, 2020.
  9. ↑ "2020 Draft Scout Salvon Ahmed, Washington NFL Draft Scout College Football Profile". DraftScout.com. Retrieved May 17, 2022.
  10. ↑ "49ers Announce Roster Moves". 49ers.com. May 1, 2020. Retrieved October 26, 2020.
  11. ↑ "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.
  12. ↑ "Dolphins Awarded Running Back Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. August 26, 2020. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  13. ↑ Nogle, Kevin (September 5, 2020). "2020 Dolphins roster cuts: News, rumors, instant analysis, more". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  14. ↑ Nogle, Kevin (September 7, 2020). "Dolphins practice squad 2020: All 17 players announced". ThePhinsider.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  15. ↑ Fetters, Chris (October 9, 2020). "Miami: Salvon Ahmed has been promoted to 53-man roster". 247Sports.com. Retrieved October 25, 2020.
  16. ↑ "Miami Dolphins at Arizona Cardinals – November 8th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 13, 2020.
  17. ↑ "Los Angeles Chargers at Miami Dolphins – November 15th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved November 18, 2020.
  18. ↑ "New England Patriots at Miami Dolphins – December 20th, 2020". Pro-Football-Reference.com. Retrieved December 20, 2020.
  19. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Re-sign Salvon Ahmed". MiamiDolphins.com. March 10, 2023. Retrieved March 12, 2023.
  20. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Re-Sign Salvon Ahmed and Jake Bailey". MiamiDolphins.com. March 14, 2024. Retrieved March 14, 2024.
  21. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. Retrieved July 19, 2024.
  22. ↑ "Miami Dolphins Make Roster Moves". MiamiDolphins.com. August 19, 2024.
  23. ↑ DiLalla, Aric (October 1, 2024). "Broncos sign RB Salvon Ahmed to practice squad". DenverBroncos.com. Retrieved October 1, 2024.
  24. ↑ "Salvon Ahmed: Loses spot". CBSSports.com. October 8, 2024. Retrieved October 8, 2024.
  25. ↑ "Colts sign RB Salvon Ahmed to practice squad, release K Spencer Shrader from practice squad". Colts.com. October 16, 2024. Retrieved October 17, 2024.
  26. ↑ "Colts sign RB Tyler Goodson, LB Segun Olubi to 1-year contract extensions, sign 14 players to reserve/future contracts". Colts.com. January 6, 2025.
  27. ↑ Erickson, Joel A. "Colts reserve running back suffers severe ankle injury due to hip drop tackle". The Indianapolis Star. Retrieved August 7, 2025.
  28. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. Retrieved May 21, 2026.
  29. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. August 30, 2026.
  30. ↑ "Chicago Bears announce roster moves". ChicagoBears.com. September 1, 2026.
  31. ↑ "Ahmed Has Found Passion In More Than Just Football". University of Washington Athletics. October 4, 2025. Retrieved November 12, 2025.
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