Austin Ekeler Bio, career timeline and draft history
- Age
- 31
- Height / weight
- 5'10", 200 lb
- Experience
- 10th season
2025 Season
- PPR PPG
- 6.5
- Pos rank
- RB98
- Rostered
- 3%
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Austin Ekeler Bio
Austin Ekeler is a running back for the Washington Commanders, where he wears No. 30. Born May 17, 1995, in Eaton, CO, he attended Eaton and played college football at Western State.
He entered the NFL as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers in 2017. Since then, Ekeler joined the Washington Commanders in 2024.
In 114 regular-season games since 2017, he has run for 4,765 yards and 43 touchdowns and caught 480 passes.
Career Timeline
2 stops with 2 teams in 10 seasons. Each block's width is the time he spent there.
What happened at each stop
Most recent first.
Washington Commanders Current team2024–present
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 8 of 14 games.
Los Angeles Chargers2017–2023
He was a starter, playing at least half the offensive snaps in 63 of 103 games.
College: Western State
Transactions
- Re-signedRe-signed with the Commanders on a one-year contract.
- SignedSigned with the Washington Commanders.
- ActivatedActivated by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- Placed on IRPlaced on injured reserve by the Los Angeles Chargers.
- ContractAgreed to a four-year, $24.5 million contract with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers.
- SignedSigned as an undrafted free agent with the Los Angeles Chargers.
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How old is Austin Ekeler?
Austin Ekeler is 31 years old. He was born on May 17, 1995. 2026 is his 10th NFL season.
How tall is Austin Ekeler?
Austin Ekeler is 5 feet 10 inches tall (5'10"), listed at 200 pounds, and plays running back for the Washington Commanders.
How much does Austin Ekeler weigh?
Austin Ekeler weighs 200 pounds, his listed weight on the Washington Commanders roster. He is listed at 5'10".
What number does Austin Ekeler wear?
Austin Ekeler wears number 30 for the Washington Commanders. He plays running back.
What position does Austin Ekeler play?
Austin Ekeler plays running back for the Washington Commanders, wearing number 30. 2026 is his 10th season in the NFL.
What team does Austin Ekeler play for?
Austin Ekeler plays for the Washington Commanders as a running back. He has been with the Commanders since 2024.
Where did Austin Ekeler go to college?
Austin Ekeler played college football at Western Colorado, after attending Eaton (CO).
Where is Austin Ekeler from?
Austin Ekeler went to high school in Colorado, at Eaton, before playing college football at Western Colorado.
When is Austin Ekeler's birthday?
Austin Ekeler's birthday is May 17. He was born on May 17, 1995 and is 31 years old.
How long has Austin Ekeler been in the NFL?
2026 is Austin Ekeler's 10th NFL season; he entered the league in 2017. View his career statistics.
What teams has Austin Ekeler played for?
Austin Ekeler has played for the Los Angeles Chargers and Washington Commanders. View his career statistics.
What year did Austin Ekeler enter the NFL?
Austin Ekeler entered the NFL in 2017. 2026 is his 10th season.