Salvon Ahmed

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]

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]

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]

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]

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

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]