Austin Ekeler is an American football running back for the Los Angeles Chargers of the National Football League (NFL). He played college football at Western Colorado and signed with the Chargers as an undrafted free agent in 2017.
He was born May 17, 1995. Ekeler attended Eaton High School in Eaton, Colorado, where he played high school football for The Fightin’ Reds. Ekeler signed a three-year, $1.66 million contract with a $5,000 signing bonus with the Los Angeles Chargers as an undrafted free agent following the 2017 NFL Draft.
In March 2020, Ekeler, as a restricted free agent running back, agreed to a 4-year, $24.5 million deal. The contract includes $15 million guaranteed. Ekeler can become a free agent after the 2023 season. In 2021, Austin Ekeler started the Austin Ekeler Foundation with the mission “to help create opportunities for people to fulfil their passions and ultimately their lives.”
Austin Ekeler Net Worth
As of 2022, Ekeler’s net worth is estimated at 24.5 million dollars, according to Celebs Revealed. As reported by Osdbsports, he has signed sponsorship deals with brands such as ACT OF BEING, Adidas, Pizza Hut, Shock Doctor and Sleep Number.